Read About New Puppy Housetraining

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The thought of housetraining your new puppy may seem overwhelming, but it is a fact of life for every new puppy owner. Keep in mind that this will be a daunting experience for your new puppy as well. You will both need a lot of patience over the coming weeks, but in the end, your result will be a trained puppy and a clean carpet. Here are a few tips to help you through this process:

1. To be successful in housetraining your new puppy, you should start the process as soon as you bring him home. Before you walk in the door, set your puppy down outside and try to wait until he relieves himself. Make sure you follow his good deed with praise and a treat. Take your puppy outside often and implement a regular feeding schedule. If your puppy knows what to expect it will be easier for him to control himself. You should also try a puppy training spray. This spray will encourage your dog to piddle wherever you have sprayed the product.
2. When you first bring your new puppy home, he will want to explore his new environment from dusk until dawn. While it is good for him to learn about his new surroundings you will want to limit his travels around your home until housetraining is complete. Don't keep him confined all day, just when you are unable to observe his actions (look for your puppy to start sniffing the floor, circling, or running out of sight suddenly when the urge occurs). Investing in a comfortable crate will be much less expensive than replacing your dining room carpet. Line the crate with training pads. Should your pup have an accident this will make the clean up much easier. It is important never to use your puppy's crate as a means of punishment. You don't want Rover to think he is being punished every time you leave the house.
3. Despite your best efforts, your new puppy will likely have an accident or two before housetraining is complete. You will need to remove the smell so that your furry friend does not think the corner of the living room is his toilet. Use an odor neutralizer to eliminate the scent permanently. If your puppy has not recently been to the vet, you will want to have him checked if these accidents continue. Certain conditions like a bladder infection or intestinal parasites could cause unavoidable accidents for your puppy.

Housetraining your new puppy will be a lot of work and will likely be frustrating. Have patience and take it day by day. Soon your new puppy will be housetrained and you will all be a lot happier.

Remember that there will be accidents, and though they are a nuisance, they are perfectly normal. Be consistent and you should have a fully housetrained puppy in no time. Have the products you need on hand before bringing your new puppy home to make this process as easy as possible.