Crate Training
I just got
a puppy and want to keep him indoors. Can you give me some pointers in
housetraining?
Keeping
your pup in a confined space, such as a large box, letting him out to
urinate and defecate every few hours is the essence of crate training.
This simulates a wild wolf den where the pups never soil the space they
live in. It is important to time the frequency of trips outside with
the needs of the pup. The object is to give praise and reward for good
behavior (not soiling the box) rather than punishment for mistakes. You
want the pup to learn outside is OK, inside is not. If you are away for
long periods, you cannot blame your pup for accidents if he is left
inside. Doggy doors, leaving him outside, or establishing newspaper on
the floor is a legitimate target may help is these situations
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