subject: Basic Tips for Puppy Home Training [print this page] Basic Tips for Puppy Home Training Basic Tips for Puppy Home Training
Having a puppy in the household can bring you lots of excitement and joy. But first, your puppy has to get used to his new surroundings. To help him adjust, you can do puppy home training. It is a way of preparing your puppy to settle in and live in the household. If you're wondering where to start, you can consult some books and pet care magazines, or search the internet for some useful information. The useful tips described below might also help you out.If you're a busy person or if you're out most of the time during the day, you can train your puppy using the paper method. Here, paper is used to mark the locations where the puppy can stay and do their peeing and releasing of bowels. Initially, the room where your puppy stays should be packed with paper. As time goes by, the paper is decreased, limiting the area where the puppy can release its bowels and urine.The paper method is actually time consuming and requires plenty of patience from you. Consistency and firmness is needed in order for it to work. If your puppy performs well, don't forget to reward him with a treat.Another method of home training is to watch your puppy's cycle of releasing urine or bowels. For normal puppies, you can expect them to release once every forty five minutes. So if it's time for him to release, immediately bring your puppy to his potty tray. Doing this habitually will teach the puppy the correct place to release his poop.Always remember that it is important to spend some time with your puppy. The learning process will speed up if you give your puppy time and attention. For example, if you are away most of the time during the week, make sure that you make some time during the weekends. This helps the puppy to identify you as his master.Another thing to remember is to foster a bond of mutual respect with your puppy. You can use positive reinforcements like a reward system to help you achieve this. Never resort to punishments because it does not only hinder your puppy's progress, but it also makes him aggressive and violent.Also, be consistent with his feeding time. Never feed him before sleeping and always take out his feeding bowl and drinking bowl when it's time for bed. This way, you could monitor your puppies' digestion and predict the time when he is able to release.And a final reminder: nourish your bond with your pet. Training might require a lot patience and time but it will eventually pay off if you put some effort to it. Give your puppy the proper care he deserves, feed him regularly, spend enough time with him, and give him due respect, and he will grow to be a good pet -- one who respects and loves you as his master and friend.
