Simple House Training Techniques for Dogs and Puppies

If you have just picked out a new dog or puppy and plan to keep him or her inside, you need to get your dog house trained. There are several puppy house training techniques that can help you out and which one you choose will depend in large part on where you live and what your lifestyle is.

Paper training is one type of potty training you can use. The basic idea here is to teach your new dog or puppy to do their business on a paper somewhere in your house. Praising them when they do what you want is important and getting after them (in a loving yet stern manner) when they make a mess in the house. You can combine this with the next technique to encourage them to go outside when possible, but use the paper if they have to go inside.

Many dog owners that have house dogs, will want to train their dogs to go outside. One way to go about doing this is to take your new dog or puppy out frequently and praise them when they go to the bathroom to let them know they did what you want. Scolding them when they make a mess in the house is important too. If you want to combine techniques, you can praise them a lot when they go outside and a little when they go on the paper. This will help them know you want them to go outside, but it is ok if they have to use the paper.

Another possible technique to use is called crate training and works well for people who can’t let their dog out frequently. To learn more, go to KDMGermanShepherds.com and get more information on obedience training for dogs including the Ultimate House Training guide and the Secrets to Dog Training program which can help you teach your dog to be a little angel.

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