How to Housebreak a Dog
The first question every new pet owner asks is, "How can I housebreak my dog?" Getting your dog trained to go to the bathroom outside instead of in your home can be one of the most frustrating things to teach him. If you stay calm and collected, however, you will be able to train him within a much shorter time than you could imagine.
To begin with, do not expect your new puppy to be able to hold his bladder for any long amount of time. Take him out every forty-five minutes or so. Eventually this time will go longer and longer, but a puppy has a very small bladder and needs to be allowed out more frequently than an older dog. Dogs also have to go to the bathroom about fifteen minutes after they eat or drink, so make sure you accommodate their needs by taking them outside at that time. Every time you take your dog outside and he goes to the bathroom, give him praises. You want to make going to the bathroom outside a positive experience.
Next, learn to look for the cues that your dog has to go to the bathroom. Most dogs will walk around sniffing the ground when they have to go to the bathroom. Some will circle right before they have to defecate. The second you see him start to perform his cues, bring him outside. Once he goes, remember to praise him.
If you should catch your dog going to the bathroom inside the house, try to startle him with a loud noise or a loud "no" in order to get his attention and then quickly bring him outside. Training a dog to go to the bathroom outside can be a bit of a process, but if you do it properly you will never have to worry about him making a mess inside of the house.
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