Final Puppy Housebreaking Tips | Housebreaking Your Puppy | www.ThriftyPetSupply.com

Feb. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- ThriftyPetSupply is pleased to close out the week with one last housebreaking tip, along with a little bit about feeding while housetraining and submissive urination for your puppies.

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The last method ThriftyPetSupply has to offer is the constant supervision method. It involves no papers, pads, or crates. Rather, you chose to spend all the time necessary with the puppy, much like potty training a small child. This works very well for people who live and work in their homes, retired people, or in situations where the owners are always with the puppy. Whenever you see the puppy doing his "pre-potty pattern", hustle him outside. This method has less room for error, as there is nothing like a crate to restrict the puppy's urges, nor is there a place for him to relieve himself such as on the papers or pad. When he is taken outside, watch the puppy closely and as soon as all goes as planned, he should be praised and then brought back inside immediately. You want the dog to understand that the purpose for going outside was to go to the bathroom not for play time.

ThriftyPetSupply has found that specific verbal communications will also help the two of you understand what is desired. It is an excellent idea to always use a word when it is time to head to the bathroom. We like "Outside?" Remember that whenever you use a verbal command or signal, it is important that everybody in the family always uses the same word in the same way; otherwise your puppy could become confused easily. Many ThriftyPetSupply followers have found that it is better to use verbal commands to initiate this sort of activity rather than waiting for the puppy to learn to go to the door on their own. It seems like your consistent use of a word or phrase like "Outside" will cause the puppy to come to you, rather than the door when he needs to go outside. The puppy quickly sees you as part of the overall activity of getting to where he needs to go. ThriftyPetSupply believes this to be more effective.

Feeding and housetraining

The feeding schedule you use will in the end help or hinder housebreaking. We at ThriftyPetSupply have found, and heard from many customers that feeding the final meal of the day early as possible is best. If you feed your puppy to late or allow water to late an accident is bound to happen.  You will soon notice that puppies will need to go outside soon after they wake and also within a short time after eating. Being consistent as possible when you feed the puppy can predict when she needs to relieve herself. Plan your trips outside around these patterns.

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All of this may seem simple, and it really is. The keys in the end are time and consistently. And, of course, you must never lose your temper or even get excited when your puppy has an accident.

Spontaneous or submissive urination

We at ThriftyPetSupply knows that too much excitement may cause puppies to spontaneously urinate. This may be when they first see you, at meeting a new dog, or when they are scared. It is often referred to as submissive or excitement urination. Do not discipline the puppy for this, as it is something they cannot always control. Simply ignore it and clean up the mess. If you do not overreact, they will usually outgrow this between 4 and 7 months of age.

Now your new puppy is home and you have started the housetraining process. This is just as much a part of training as the "Come" and "Stay" commands.

From our family at ThriftyPetSupply to yours and your new furry edition to your house, we wish you all the luck with your new family member and their training. Also,  ThriftyPetSupply offers a great DVD by renowned trainer Robin MacFarlane “Just Right Dog Training.” This DVD is sure to fill your needs as a dog lover and pet owner.

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As always please share any successes or even the rough times that you may have had while training your new puppy.

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