What is the best way to housebreak my puppy or dog?
The first step is to by your dog a crate. No, this is not cruel! Dogs like to have a den in which to feel safe. Make sure it is large enough for your pet to lie down in when he is full grown. Introduce your pet to the crate by making it a pleasurable experience. Feed your dog in the crate, and praise him when he enters the crate. Dogs are creatures of habit and do best when following the same routine daily. 1.) First thing each morning, take your pet outside to the spot you have chosen as your pet’s bathroom. Be patient and give him time. 2.) Next, feed your dog (in his crate). For puppies, we recommend you feed them 2-3 times per day. Give your pet 20 minutes to eat and then take up the dish (even if he didn’t eat it all). Within approximately 35 minutes, your pet will need to use the bathroom again, so take him to the same spot as before. 3.) If everyone in your home is gone more than 6 hours at a time, be sure someone gets home to let the pet outside to go to the bathroom. We can’t
