Puppy Training

Many of us just love having dogs around. Why shouldn’t we? They’re man’s best friend after all! But there are times when we must leave our furry friends at home to earn a living, to run an errand or to do whatever we humans need to do. During these times, our pups are left at home – missing us, thinking of what to do and to chew, etc. But most importantly, they eventually need to go for number 1 or number 2. So, every pet parent’s dream is to train their babies hot to potty.  One of the weapons to...

Here’re some guidelines and handy tips on how to keep a puppy from pooping and peeing in a crate.  Let’s start with the feeding process. Keep your puppy on a regular feeding schedule – same time, the same amount of meals. Take your dog outside regularly and consistently: first thing in the morning, last thing before bed, after playing, after drinking, after eating, etc.  Look up for early signs that he needs to go potty so that you can prevent the accidents from occurring. Some signs are:  whining, pacing, sniffing, circling or leaving the room. If you’ve noticed any of...

Many dog owners prefer to toilet their pets outside; indoor potty-training is a great option for small dogs and also an alternative for people with a mobility issue, whom won’t find it that easy to walk their dogs outside. Here’s how you can potty train a puppy with pads: the key is to make sure that your puppy supervised all the time and don’t have a chance to sneak away to make his business in the wrong spot. When you can’t watch the pups you can you a crate of an appropriate size for a little while to prevent the...

Crate potty training is the process of teaching a puppy to accept a  crate as a familiar and secure place. Though,  confined areas can be sometimes misused. They’re best as a short-term training tool, not as a lifetime model of housing. The goal should be to control behavior problems and coach your dog so that it’s not necessary to keep it confined for 8-10 hours daily. Some dogs are never comfortable in crates but can bear them if necessary. Others are frightened when closed. However, most dogs readily adapt to their cages, preferring to sleep or hide when life gets too hectic. There are various causes you...

Housetraining your puppy requires commitment, consistency, and patience. Accidents will be happening for sure as those are the part of the process. Most vets and pet trainers agree that the proper age to start potty training is between 2 to 3 months old. And it usually takes around 4-6 months for your pet to be house trained. The size of a dog can be a hint here – smaller breeds with smaller bladders need to go out more often. Another thing to consider is your puppy background – were there any bad potty habits formed before you adopted your furry...

Before trying to identify the reasons why puppy pees in crate described in this article, first of all, make sure that your pet doesn’t have any medical problem that may be causing the issue (e.g. bladder infection or diarrhea). In case your puppy is currently on any medication, consult with the vet to make sure that you are not dealing with the side effects of the therapy. After that check this list of most common reasons why your pet has an accident  in a crate: Stress There are various reasons why dogs have accidents in crates and stress is one of...