Every new dog owner looks forward to the time
when they will be able to play with their dogs and bond with their
new companion and be the best of friends. But even best friends
have bad times as well. And especially when you’re dealing with a
dog, it’s never going to be quite the smooth going we would like.
Unfortunately, dogs instinctively like to bark, chew everything in
sight, dig holes, and indulge in many other unacceptable canine
activities. Some dog owners get frustrated when their dogs indulge
in these essentially dog practices. Obviously, an obedient dog is
probably what every dog owner wants.
Certainly it would be a lot more convenient if you have a
well-trained and obedient dog. But the question is how will you do
it? Are you really capable of training your dog? Or are you in the
position of being able to afford the services of a professional
dog trainer?
Of course, apart from money there are other considerations to be
taken into account. Why not train your own dog yourself? Aside
from being inexpensive, you and your dog can develop a bonding and
closeness that you can cherish all your life.
Here are a number of some useful tips for you to consider in house
training your dog:
When house training your pet it is important to always be aware of
his or her needs. The key to this is observation. Keep a close eye
on your dog’s activities. Dogs usually give out warning signals or
signs when they are about to do something, especially when they
need to urinate or move their bowels. Take note of the time of day
and any behavioral signs that he may exhibit when he’s about to
meet the needs of nature.
When you become aware that your dog needs to relieve himself take
him outside the house. Just make sure that he doesn’t destroy your
plants or your yard.in his inquisitive search for a suitable spot
to use as his toilet. Do this everyday, at the same time. Let your
dog choose the place which he finds most to his liking.
Stay with your dog until he finishes, otherwise, you’ll find you
dog doing other things like chasing animals or exploring the
garden, or wrecking havoc in general. For puppy owners, a lot of
patience is required with house training. On the first few nights,
your puppy will cry and will fell strange and uncomfortable at
night. If you want to house train him successfully, you have to be
patient in taking him out every time he indicates his need.
It is important to stay clear of ammonia-based cleaners as a dog
associates the smell with urine. If you use this type of product
to clean your house, your dog will most likely urinate in every
corner of the house; therefore, it is most advisable to never use
ammonia-based cleaners if you own a dog.
It goes without saying that you should never be cruel to a dog.
Every time your dog makes a mess, don’t punish him in any way like
slapping, kicking or sticking his nose on the mess. There is
always the right way of reprimanding your dog. Remember, it is
always your responsibility to see to it that your dog will not
make any mess inside the house.
To become frustrated is human, and if you’re the type of person to
loose their temper easily you must back off as you are likely to
treat your dog in the wrong way. If you really want to house train
your dog, you must persevere and in the end your dog will respond
successfully. But, if you should find the going a little bit slow
or come across difficulties that you can’t solve, there are many
resources you can turn to for help.
There are books and a myriad of magazines available containing
many articles about house training a dog. Or you can check the
Internet where there are many sites offering tips for proper dog
training. If your budget allows it, why not attend a class about
proper dog training. There are many options; all you have to do is
to choose among them.
To properly house-train a dog a large reservoir of patience is
needed. It can’t be done in a matter of minutes. It will certainly
take some time and a lot of hard work, but in the end you will be
rewarded for your patience and hard work with an affectionate and
obedient dog. That in itself is a wonderful achievement, not to
mention that a pet is like a family member that should be loved
and cared for.
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