Using a crate to housebreak your dog is fastest way to prevent accidents in your home. Dogs like the feeling of being protected and a crate can be very comforting. Crates help with housebreaking dogs do not like to eliminate where they sleep. They will wait to eliminate until they get out of their crate. This natural behavior will help you have a dog who is completely housebroken by nine months of age or sooner.
The following steps should be followed to housebreak your dog:
When your dog wakes up in the morning take him outside and have a treat available. As soon as he eliminates give him the treat and praise and pet him.
After eliminating, go back into your house and give the first meal of the day.
After the meal go outside again and be ready to reward your pet when he eliminates
When you go back into your house, give your pet some freedom to explore. Since he just eliminated, he most likely will not soil your house.
After a meal, eliminating, and some exercise it’s time for a nap back in the crate.
When your dog wakes up, start the process over again by taking him outside
During the day, watch for cues that your dog might have to eliminate. Watch for sudden activity where he might be restless and sniff around your house. Dog’s might go to a door leading to the outside and bark. This is the signal to take him outside.
Sometimes dogs cry at night when left alone in a crate. The best solution is to bring the crate into your bedroom so that your dog can be close to you.
The fastest way to success is with positive reinforcement. Punishment will only make your dog afraid of you, and it won’t hasten the housebreaking process. If you see your pet get into position to eliminate in your house, just say no in a firm voice and take him outside to complete his business. If you find a puddle in your kitchen and you didn’t witness the act, just clean it up. If you punish your dog he will not understand why he is being reprimanded.
With consistency and praise your dog will be housebroken in no time.
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