Home

Getting the dog housebroken: How to avoid mishaps

Getting the dog housebroken: How to avoid mishaps

Getting the dog housebroken: How to avoid mishaps

Getting a dog housebroken is a real challenge for any owner. But with a good portion of understanding, patience, and the essential tips, this can also be managed.

The practical education of your dog begins with the puppy age. Your little darling should learn where to do his daily business from the beginning. It is best to use the imprinting phase of your four-legged friend up to the 20th week of life to get your dog housetrained. Then he is particularly capable of learning, and any training errors are easier to undo.

This is how your dog becomes housebroken: Tips and tricks.

Kittens usually learn from their moms how to use the litter box. On the other hand, dog puppies have to learn from their humans that they are not allowed to do their business indoors but outside. Be patient with your puppy at first – it takes a while for him to understand what you want him to do. It’s a good idea to praise and reward your puppy for doing something right rather than punishing him for accidental mishaps. The principle is called positive reinforcement, and it does take some time, a lot of consistency, and attention towards your dog. In return, you don’t run the risk of upsetting or frightening your four-legged friend, which in turn could lead to behavioral problems – uncleanliness, for example.

If possible, take him outside immediately after every wake-up, every feeding, and during playtime. You will quickly recognize that your little one needs to go out by his behavior. Your four-legged friend will turn conspicuously in circles and sniff the ground with his nose. You can also use the following rules of thumb to guide you as to when your canine child needs to disengage:

● Under three months: Your dog puppy needs to go to the bathroom about every two hours
● Three to four months old: your puppy needs to go outside approximately every three hours
● Five to six months old: about every four hours is the time

Tip: In the beginning, it is still advisable to carry your little guy outside when his bladder is full. Later, you can let your animal partner walk behind you. This way, he can memorize the way himself, just in case. Once outside, praise him effusively and reward him with a treat if necessary. Over time, he will learn what you want from him by taking him out regularly and that it is worthwhile for him to do his business outside.

If it does not work out with the house training

If your puppy still has a little mishap in the house, tell him with a sharp “fie” or “no” that it is undesirable and take him out immediately. However, this only makes sense if it is done directly after the mishap, as a four-legged friend understands a reprimand only in the temporal context of his misbehavior.

Never poke your animal companion with his nose into the puddle he left behind. He would not understand the context and react insecure, frightened, or distraught. Eliminate the business and spray the spot with a room spray or a water-vinegar mixture. Dogs detest such smells and avoid this place in the future. Mainly because they also no longer find “scents” there, which could generally attract and tempt them again.

In addition, it is an excellent idea to let your puppy sleep in a playpen or a large cardboard box in the early days until your dog is housebroken. Line the floor around his sleeping area with so-called puppy pads – these are absorbent pads that prevent your foot from being damaged if your puppy doesn’t make it outside in time. After all, he’s already learning that he’s not allowed to relieve himself anywhere in the home. If he gradually understands that he should only relieve himself outside the home’s four walls, you can gradually reduce the pads.

You can find more tips on the subject in our guidebook “Dog is not housetrained: What to do?”

HZOES.COM

HZOES.COM

Cute and funny, info and tips about dogs, cats and other animals. Great pictures and funny videos from the animal world. Your animals on hzoes.com

More articles from dog

Dog accessories: basic equipment checklist
Dog Buying

Dog accessories: basic equipment checklist

Dog accessories: basic equipment checklist If you are thinking about buying a dog, you will of course need the necessary dog accessories for the pelt-nose. …

Read More →
Boxer: 6 exciting facts about the dog breed
Dog Buying

Boxer: 6 exciting facts about the dog breed

Boxer: 6 exciting facts about the dog breed The Boxer is one of the most versatile and lovable dog breeds. The muscular all-rounder is on …

Read More →
When the dog has diarrhea: What you can feed
Dog Health

When the dog has diarrhea: What you can feed

When the dog has diarrhea: What you can feed When the dog has diarrhea, the first important thing is that he drinks enough. Here, you …

Read More →
Maltipoo: What is his character like?
Dog Buying

Maltipoo: What is his character like?

Maltipoo: What is his character like? An important reason why the Maltipoo is becoming an increasingly popular family dog in Germany is its great character. …

Read More →
Treat grass mites in dogs: What helps?
Dog Health

Treat grass mites in dogs: What helps?

Treat grass mites in dogs: What helps? With the onset of summer, grass mites are in high season again. Whether you need to treat your …

Read More →
Do dogs need carbohydrates in their diet?
Dog Food

Do dogs need carbohydrates in their diet?

Do dogs need carbohydrates in their diet? Are carbohydrates healthy for dogs, or do grains and the like actually harm them? Should the four-legged friend …

Read More →
This site uses cookies

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our T & Cs and the use of our Cookies & amp;trackers as well as those of our partners in order to offer you content, services, personalized advertising and to generate statistics & amp; audience analysis.