If you would like to know how to house train a puppy, then this guide will show you how. Specifically, we are going to talk about how long it takes to see results from the training, how to use the paper training method, and how to use the crate training method to make sure your dog becomes house trained quickly. When you have finished reading this post, you should know what you need to do to house train your puppy, and which method will be easiest for you to use.
The first thing to keep in mind when house training a puppy, is that you won’t see results over night. So make sure you don’t let yourself feel discouraged if it isn’t working instantly – be positive. It usually takes anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks to see consistent results from your dog training efforts. However, most professional dog trainers recommend you stick with your preferred house training method for at least two months, to ensure your dog fully understands the routine. Creating this routine is the key to making sure the training sticks for life.
The first dog house training method we’re going to discuss is the paper training method. This method simply means covering your floor with paper, in the room where your puppy stays over night. During the night your puppy will relieve himself, and hopefully have nowhere to go but the paper. Over time, you reduce the amount of paper used to cover the floor, but your puppy should still relieve himself over the paper.
A more effective and easier method to employ for most dog owners, is the crate training method. This involves making sure your dog is comfortable being left in a crate over night. Remember that crates aren’t cruel to your dog. In fact, your dog sees the crate as a fun, safe place to be – full of his own toys and blankets.
The main reason why this works so well, is because your dog will simply refuse to relieve himself within what he considers to be his own space. While your puppy is in the crate overnight, he will not relieve himself – and when he is let out in the morning and taking outside, hopefully he will be ready to relieve himself. Over time, and with persistence, your dog will soon learn to go outside and not in your home.
In conclusion, I have shown you exactly how to go about house training a dog. In particular, we have covered how long it takes to successfully house train your puppy, how to use the paper training method, and how to use the crate training method. Now that you have finished reading this post, you have the tools you need to choose the best house training method for you, and you should be able to see some good results in as little as one week from now.
