Puppies are the inherent definition of cuteness. Whether they are
snoozing or playing, it is hard to look at a puppy and not want one.
However, sometimes cuteness is in limited supply. Puppies grow up, after
all, but there is a more pressing issue. Once you get the dog home, it
has to be domesticated.
Also, nothing can kill cuteness more than finding excrement all over your home.
Still, it is not the puppy's fault. He or she does not know any better. Scooping poop is just a routine part of dog ownership. Effective puppy potty training is also part of responsible pet ownership. How to train a puppy correctly may sometimes depend on the dog's breed. There are, however, a few things that will work most of the time.
Traditionally, puppy potty training consisted of layers of newspaper and a rolled up magazine. If the puppy defecated in an undesirable place, the owner would use the rolled up magazine and smack the dog on the nose, all while shouting.
That may or may not work, but it hardly seems ethical. Plus, young animals are easily impressionable, and borderline abuse is something a dog can and will remember for a lifetime. Still, in some cases, a system of rewards and punishment may be needed. Still, there are other ways to more effectively train a puppy.
Many retailers sell puppy pads. These are items that were meant to take the place of newspaper on the floor. Essentially, these pads resemble large, flat diapers. They have a plastic covering, and the pad itself is made of an absorbent material. These make for easy clean up, as urine and liquid wastes are absorbed into the pad itself. Sometimes, waste can actively soak through a layer of newspaper.
Using pads remains relatively simple, but there are a few general guidelines to follow. You should set up the pads in a seldom trafficked part of your home.
There are practical reasons for this. You will likely not want to see them as you frequently mill about your house. Even more, the pads need to be in a place that gives the puppy a sense of comfort, safety and security. Make sure you feed the dog only on a set schedule.
In essence, you are trying to instill a routine into the animal. Save the treats for later in life, because spoiling the puppy early will remove the value of treats as a motivational teaching tool. While you are housebreaking a puppy, keep him or her to a select part of the house.
There will be mishaps, and if you have an expensive rug or other furniture, you're likely asking for it to become ruined.
That said, puppy potty training is a small price to pay. Puppies will usually grow into loyal, loving pets. Once you train a dog and get them on an internal schedule, you will not have to go back and reteach those habits.
Also, nothing can kill cuteness more than finding excrement all over your home.
Still, it is not the puppy's fault. He or she does not know any better. Scooping poop is just a routine part of dog ownership. Effective puppy potty training is also part of responsible pet ownership. How to train a puppy correctly may sometimes depend on the dog's breed. There are, however, a few things that will work most of the time.
Traditionally, puppy potty training consisted of layers of newspaper and a rolled up magazine. If the puppy defecated in an undesirable place, the owner would use the rolled up magazine and smack the dog on the nose, all while shouting.
That may or may not work, but it hardly seems ethical. Plus, young animals are easily impressionable, and borderline abuse is something a dog can and will remember for a lifetime. Still, in some cases, a system of rewards and punishment may be needed. Still, there are other ways to more effectively train a puppy.
Many retailers sell puppy pads. These are items that were meant to take the place of newspaper on the floor. Essentially, these pads resemble large, flat diapers. They have a plastic covering, and the pad itself is made of an absorbent material. These make for easy clean up, as urine and liquid wastes are absorbed into the pad itself. Sometimes, waste can actively soak through a layer of newspaper.
Using pads remains relatively simple, but there are a few general guidelines to follow. You should set up the pads in a seldom trafficked part of your home.
There are practical reasons for this. You will likely not want to see them as you frequently mill about your house. Even more, the pads need to be in a place that gives the puppy a sense of comfort, safety and security. Make sure you feed the dog only on a set schedule.
In essence, you are trying to instill a routine into the animal. Save the treats for later in life, because spoiling the puppy early will remove the value of treats as a motivational teaching tool. While you are housebreaking a puppy, keep him or her to a select part of the house.
There will be mishaps, and if you have an expensive rug or other furniture, you're likely asking for it to become ruined.
That said, puppy potty training is a small price to pay. Puppies will usually grow into loyal, loving pets. Once you train a dog and get them on an internal schedule, you will not have to go back and reteach those habits.
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