How To HouseBreak Your Puppy In As Little As 7 Days Review

One of the most frustrating times in the new relationship being formed between you and your puppy is when it comes to housebreaking, or potty training.  You have this little bundle of sweetness and energy who relieves himself naturally, combined with your nice carpeting that you wish to keep clean.

How do you begin to teach your puppy to hold it until it’s time to go outside?  The answer seems simple, and believe me everyone you ask will have an answer.  Some answers are good ones but incomplete, and others answers are just horrible.

When I went to potty train my newest puppy, I wanted to make sure I did it correctly and completely. I didn’t want a hit or miss approach to potty training puppies.  I knew that leads to more frustration.  So, I looked for expert advice until I found the a complete step-by step approach.  I soon discovered How To HouseBreak Your Puppy In As Little As 7 Days.

Over 1,000 people have purchased and benefited from this expert e-book. I’ll break it down chapter by chapter for you and give you an honest review.

• Chapter 1:  Let’s Talk about Puppies - This chapter establishes the framework the training you’ll be doing with your dog thoughout his or her lifetime. It answers how to bring your puppy home, how the puppy should meet the family, and how to handle that first night of loneliness for your puppy. I appreciate the firm, but loving approach taken to this training system.

• Chapter 2:  Essential Facts You Need To Know Before We Start - How to spot signals and choose where your puppy should go.

• Chapter 3: Time To Choose A Method - Thoroughly breaks down various methods and gives steps to prepare for this method of puppy potty training.

• Chapter 4:  Leash And Collar Training - Tells about the different types of leashes and collars and explains that all are not created equal.

• Chapter 5:  Crate Training - This method involves crate training, and the step by step method explained is in-depth and effective.  My puppy is proof!

• Chapter 6: What’s Food Got To Do With It - Food plays large role in housebreaking a puppy. This is an interesting chapter because I never realized how much food played a role.

• Chapter 7: Housetraining Step By Step

• Chapter 8:  A Schedule For Everyone - Goes beyond the steps and gives a guideline to train your puppy in 7 days.  I highly recommend printing this section.

• Chapter 8:  A Word About Paper Training - For those people who don’t want to do crate training, this method is explained.

• Chapter 9: Keeping Your House Clean Stops Accidents - Dogs return to the scent.  Properly cleaning the “mistakes” helps housebreak your puppy more effectively. it also tells the products to avoid.

How To HouseBreak Your Puppy In As Little As 7 Days also comes with some added bonus material including many recipes for your pup’s diet and care, puppy training schedules, and even an adult dog training schedule.

Like I said, I used this e-book and it worked perfectly for me. I believe you’ll get the same results.  Save yourself some frustration from trying a hit or miss method. Utilize this proven system and get the results you want. If you’d like to get a copy, just click and begin potty training your puppy.  It’s definitely worth  the $19.95 price to have your puppy trained within a week!

Bottom line: Try it out for yourself. There’s a 60 day no-questions-asked refund policy if it doesn’t meet your needs.

I’d love to hear about your results, so feel free to come back to my blog and post your comment.

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Is Your Puppy Ignoring You?

If you’re training your puppy to come to you when called, here are a few tips from Daniel Stevens of SitStayFetch.

Always:

• use a positive, happy, even excited tone of voice.
• try squatting down when calling. Open your arms as if to suggest an embrace or praise when they arrive.
• if you can, try walking the opposite way. This forces your dog to make a decision: Stay and get left, or go home with you and get dinner.
• Praise your dog whenever they come, no matter how long it takes.
• Praise your dog when they come to you without being asked. Create an environment in which they absolutely love coming over to you.

Never:

• chase after a dog that won’t come, unless safety is an issue.
• call your dog to you to reprimand them.
• call your dog over for something they clearly do not enjoy (getting their nails clipped, taking a bath, etc.).

One final word of advice: if you are still struggling with your position as leader of the pack, I highly recommend naming your next dog “Boss”… “Come here Boss!” “Sit down, Boss!” “Go fetch Boss!” It’s a most empowering remedy I assure you!

I highly recommend Daniel’s training.  I don’t think it hype to say it’s the best dog training available on the web.  From housebreaking a puppy to eliminating bad behaviors, Daniel’s program is a healthy and gentle method of getting the best from your pup!  Take a look at SitStayFetch.

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Best Methods for Potty Training Puppies

I was lucky to have parents who believed that families should include dogs.  From the time that I can remember dogs have always been in my life.  As a child, I learned about responsibility and how to care for an animal.  The beautiful thing was that my dogs gave so much back in the way they cared about me.  From Barney, our small active poodle to Romel, our beautiful, award-winning show German Shepherd, I was able to enjoy the experience of having dogs as friends and the responsibility of training them throughout their lives.

Potty training puppies and obedience training are key tools to having a happy home filled with well-adjusted dogs eager to please. From the time they come home, potty training puppies well is a critical activity that all puppy and dog owners should treat seriously.  There are many methods out there for potty training, but I believe from personal experience in one particular method more than others.  I’ll list a few and briefly summarize.  This blog will go into much more detail in the coming days.  I’ll also give my opinion for the best method for potty training puppies.

Method 1 – Scream and Yell A Lot! -  This method involves the dog owner to lose his or her cool in frustration and not knowing what to do.  Yelling, spanking, rubbing the pup’s nose in their mess leads to even more frustration.  It also confuses your little puppy and could create unwanted behavior in the future.   Please don’t use this ineffective method as way to potty train your puppy or dog.  There are better, healthy methods.  You didn’t bring home a puppy so that you could scream and yell, and your puppy wants to please you, not be confused or afraid of you.

Method 2 – Puppy pads or paper training – You can put down papers or pretreated pads, encouraging your pups to use these areas for going to the bathroom. Whenever you see your little friend starting to walk around and sniff the floor, you gently pick them up and carry them over to the papers/pad and then praise them when they do their thing.  This method is an old one, but it has its limitations.  Your puppy may learn that its okay to “go” inside the house, and it may take longer to potty train puppies using this method.

Method 3 – Crate training – This method is very effective and my preferred way of potty training puppies.  Your puppy is placed in a cage that is just large enough to be a bed. Dogs don’t like to soil their beds because they would be forced to lay in the mess.  Most pups will control their bladder and bowels for a longer time than we would expect.  There are important steps and schedules to keep when using this method. Crate training does more than just stop the animal from messing in the house. It also teaches the puppy something very important. The puppy learns that when the urge to “go” occurs, he or she can hold it.

Please NEVER choose method 1 as a way to housebreak your puppy.  If you find yourself frustrated and yelling, just know that there are better ways that are easy to learn. I highly recommend SitStayFetch! as a way to use expert, proven and loving techniques to get fast results when potty training puppies and other dog obedience training methods.

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Orvis Eucalyptus Indoor/Outdoor Dog Crate

- An Orvis exclusive. Our discount outdoor wood dog crate looks just as great indoors as it does outside. Built from solid eucalyptus, a wood that rivals teak in terms of durability, it will remain beautiful and functional for many years to come. All four sides and the door are slatted utilizing super strong mortise and tenon joints. A slatted floor allows for quick water drainage. Discount dog crates in stained, white, green. Some assembly required. 27 1/4″H x 36″L x 24″W, weighs 70lbs., dogs 30 to 50 lbs.

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Crate Training Basics for Potty Training Puppies

Dogs, by nature, like to have a confined space where they feel safe. Don’t think of a crate as a place to trap your dog. The crate will provide a level of security for your puppy. The crate is not a place of punishment. It’s a place of security that dogs appreciate.

Emmy now has access to our entire home, but when it comes time to sleep at night, she’ll go straight to her crate and sleep. The crate makes her feel safe and allows me peace of mind to know that she won’t relieve herself on the carpet while I sleep.

It can’t be said enough that your puppy needs to have a crate in order to feel safe and secure while they are sleeping or resting. It becomes something that they need to have, and it’s an essential tool when potty training puppies.

When you are training your puppy to use a crate, you need to make sure that you stay on track! Here are some things that you should follow:

• Your little pup needs interaction. Don’t keep your puppy in the crate all the time.
• If your puppy is whimpering and crying about being in the crate, and has been outside, don’t back down. Allowing him to sleep in your bed once means he’ll be there always. Don’t back down.
• A dog doesn’t want to use the crate if it’s soiled. Give your puppy the time that he needs to go out.
• Remember to keep the crate clean.
• Don’t make the crate a place for punishment. Your puppy will quickly relate the crate to being a bad place and will not go there any longer.
• Don’t leave a small puppy, under 12 weeks, in the crate for longer than 4 hours at a time.

House-Training Puppies

Denise Flaim

Animal House

September 11, 2008

If ever there is an evergreen topic in pet-dom, it is house-training puppies.

The magic formula. Puppies have about one hour of bladder control for every month of age. So a puppy that goes home at 8 weeks (never younger, no matter what the breeder tells you) can hold it for only two hours. Plan potty breaks accordingly.

Forget the newspaper. The rolled-up version, that is. Like children, puppies learn best through rewards, not punishment. Accompany your puppy outside for potty breaks, and be sure to praise him lavishly when he urinates or defecates. Those who are fans of clicker training can “mark” this behavior by clicking when the dog first begins to squat, then rewarding with a food treat after.

I command thee to pee! As odd as it may sound, you can attach a command to pottying to solicit the response in your dog. Make sure it is a phrase that works in public, as well as in the solitude of your backyard. While some folks can sing, “Go poopies!” in mixed company without batting an eyelash, my personal preference is the more generic “Hurry up” or “Let’s go.”

Timing is everything. The only time you can correct your puppy for a housebreaking lapse is if you catch him in the act. Scoop him up mid-squat, say “no” firmly, and take him outside to resume his relief effort. If he does, praise lavishly.

If you come upon the mess after it has been made, silently clean it up and blame yourself for lousy vigilance.

Gee, whiz. No crystal ball can tell you precisely when your puppy will piddle, but there are some pretty clear signs, including sniffing and whining. Always take a puppy outside after waking, eating or playing, as these activities tend to herald nature’s call.

Consistency counts. The best way to house-train a puppy is to ensure that he never makes a mistake in the house to begin with. This means, essentially, never allowing the puppy out of eyeshot until he is reliably potty-trained. It’s a lot of effort, but you will shorten the process - and spare your rugs - if you make the commitment.

Crate expectations. Dogs naturally do not want to soil their sleeping quarters or “dens,” which is what their crate represents. Crates that are too big, however, encourage puppies to eliminate in a far corner. Instead, you want your crate to be just large enough for the puppy to comfortably stand and turn around in.

Rather than buying a revolving inventory of crates, simply buy one that will best suit your dog when he reaches his adult size and weight. Then, if you have a wire crate, purchase a crate divider that neatly segments the crate. (Caveat: I often reserve using these crates until the puppy is older, as small jaws can get stuck in the wire easily.)

Plastic airline-style crates require a bit more ingenuity: Find an empty cardboard box that is large enough to displace the amount of room needed, and place it at the back of the crate.

Clean sweep. With their power sense of scent, dogs will return to the scene of the crime and repeat the offense if you do not adequately clean up their messes. Never use ammonia, as that mimics the scent of urine. You can invest in commercial pet-stain cleaners, but I find that white vinegar cut with equal parts water works just as well.

As a preventive measure, I buy clear plastic sheeting (the kind used by painters to protect floors and furniture from drips - the thickest I can find), and lay it over carpets during the first few weeks of house-training. It also acts as an early detection system: When I hear the frantic patter of puppy feet on plastic, it means an intervention is required now.

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7 Rules For A Happy, Well-Behaved Dog

Here’s one of the best newspaper articles that I’ve read about raising puppies responsibly into happy dogs. Deborah Wood writes in the

Seattle Times an article called, “Good human: 7 rules for a happy, well-behaved dog“.

Here’s part of the article:

Rule 1: Start early. Every Wednesday night, the
puppies take over Dog Days Dog Training in Vancouver, Wash. There is
equipment to play on, new friends to make during structured playtime,
basic commands to learn and plenty of potty breaks.

Rule 2: If you didn’t start early, train your dog
now. One study showed one of the biggest differences between dogs that
are given to shelters and those that aren’t was obedience classes. Dogs
that know such simple skills as sit, come and walking on a leash are
better companions than those that don’t. And dogs can learn at any age.

Rule 3: Exercise your dog. Barking, jumping and
constantly nagging his owner to play ball are signs that a dog isn’t
getting the exercise it needs. A tired dog is a good dog.

Click here for the rest…

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day

The AKC and many of its affiliated clubs are celebrating AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. These are days that designed to fun for your entire family.

Many of the events will demonstrate ways to work with your pup such as agility and obedience. If you go the AKC web site, you can enter your state and a list of events in your area will appear.

You can even search different countries for international events.

I’m from Kansas City and one of the many events will be held on September 20 at the English Landing Park. It’s hosted by A Better Companion Pet Training. The event is called a Dog’s Day at the Carnival. There’ll be many games to play with my dogs, agility demos and workshops, flyball demos, freestyle dancing, and more! A low-cost microchipping clinic will also be offered.

So, get more info for Responsible Dog Ownership Day in your area, and have a fun day with your family, both human and canine!

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Housebreaking a Puppy: Supervising Your Puppy Outside

I came across this great video on housebreaking a puppy. The video shows how to take the puppy outside, use a leash, and guide your puppy through the process. Good stuff!

Found out how to housebreak a puppy with ease. To learn more about training your puppy check out http://www.arcdogtraining.com/pupdvd1.html

Duration : 0:4:46

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Other Insights Into Potty Training Puppies

I’ve been searching around the internet today, and I’ve come across a couple of excellent articles about potty training puppies.  One talks about making sure medical problems are rules out before beginning potty training, and the other one emphasizes the importance of potty training puppies at an early age.

• Rule Out Medical Problems When Potty Training Puppies - Have you been doing everything right potty training puppies? Do you have a desinated spot where you want your puppy to go? Do you have a regular schedule for going outside? Is your puppy monitored at all times inside? …

• Potty Training Puppies - Why Is Training A Puppy So Important? - … get a puppy it is entertaining to now have fun by them excluding you almost immediately approach to become conscious that you call for to start training a puppy. The earliest thing you call for to start by is potty training puppies. …

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

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