Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Housebreaking new dogs and puppies/ Feeding time

Here are some helpful tips about 

Potty Training your Puppy 

I received from my vet when we brought Drake home. 
Good luck and I hope this helps!

*Take your puppy out frequently
-immediately upon waking up
-immediately after playing (especially if your puppy voluntarily slows)
-15-30 minutes after and food
-minimum of 6-8 times per day (every 1-2 hours is optimal)

*Do not allow play until after your puppy has done its business

*Utilize the same location each time

*Allow your puppy to sniff around

*Crate your puppy when not supervised

*Put bells on your puppy so you know where it is at all times; this way you can interrupt and correct

*Be consistent

*Be patient

*Maintain regular feeding times and no free access and take up food after 30 minutes

*Walk you puppy on a leash

*Use vocal commands (potty, go pee....)

*Use odor eliminators and appropriate cleaning

You will notice that no mention of punishment for house-breaking has been made because punishment has virtually no role in housebreaking a dog. Animals and people make associations between acts and consequences; this is how we learn.  Startling is the most appropriate correction.


Feeding Guidelines for your Puppy

*Feed your puppy individually two to three times a day until 6 months of age, then 2 times a day for the rest of its life

*At each meal, offer a large bowl of food for 15 minutes. After this time, remove all food and do not offer any other foods until the next meal time.

*Always have clean water available to your pets



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