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House training your puppyPuppies instinctively do not want to go the bathroom where they live. As a result, once the puppy understands where it’s territory is, house training should come naturally and quickly. The key is to be consistent and patient. Vets often recommend that training may begin any time after five weeks. Establish the pack pecking orderDogs are pack animals and it is important to establish their place in the pack early on. You need to be the alpha male or female. Reward good behavior with praise and/or petting. Puppies demand a lot of attention, and you should reward good behavior. However, it is important to establish you are the teacher and the puppy is the student. Some, particularly certain breeds which value independent thinking, will challenge you and test your place in the pack. You need to be consistent in reinforcing that you are the pack leader.Whenever your puppy wants to be scratched, respond by holding your hand above his nose and say, your dog's name, then “sit”. By moving your hand back over his ears as you speak, it makes him look up, which is a component of sitting. Keep repeating "sit" until he or she sits. Then pet and praise your puppy as a reward. It may take a few tries, but keep at it. After your puppy sits for a few seconds, release him by saying "OK" or “up”, then pet and praise him again. Gradually increase the sitting time. Be sure others who handle the puppy also use the same commands, for consistent messages to the puppy. Where to go to the bathroomYou should feed your puppy inside the house. Dogs do not like to relieve themselves where they eat, so this reinforces the house training. If your dog is relieving itself in a certain area, feed him or her on that spot.Immediately after your puppy finishes eating, take it outside to his or her bathroom area. Letting the dog outside or walking him or her regularly lets him or her know that it can wait and there will always be opportunities to go to the bathroom outside. Dogs quickly learn and remember your routine. After your puppy goes to the bathroom, reward him with praise. Look right at it, not at the dog. If your dog sniffs it, praise and pet him enthusiastically. Wets estimate after around 4 days you can expect your puppy to automatically head for his correct place whenever the urge strikes, or wait until your regularly scheduled walk. It may take longer. Just be patient.
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