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Here are some simple steps to learn how to house train a puppy helping your puppy to go outside and not in the house

1. You need to find a spot or area where you will toilet train your puppy, before you really start. In case your puppy needs to go in a hurry, choose a place outside that is close to the door if possible. On the other hand, you don't want it to be too close to the front door or guests will be tracking things in that you would rather have left in the yard. Also, keep in your mind some places as where children play and where your family spends much time..

2. Determining when your puppy wants to go outside is going to be a need at first since they still need to learn how to tell you. Eventually, he will make it through this stage and notify you, but don't be surprised if he has to go 5 minutes after coming in, because puppies have small bladders and urinary tracts.

Determining when is easier with these tips:

* When your puppy wakes up .
* As soon as the puppy is removed from his crate or den.
* During his waking hours every 30 to 60 minutes depending on his age and short history.
* Watch when he eats or drinks because he will need to go shortly thereafter
* If the puppy gets up and starts looking around after napping or chewing on a toy.
* Puppies sniffing the floor is a definate signal.
* If your puppy has peed or pooped in a certain spot and returned there again.
*Running around even in circles and getting excited could mean your puppy wants to go outside.
* Everytime you see your puppy wander to the door or even looking at it.
* The obvious signs-pacing, whining, or starting to squat. Keep in mind that male puppies squat like female puppies until they are 4-9 months old.

3. Keeping an eye on your puppy inside anytime not confined an stop an unexpected sit and pee. Confining young dogs to their crates while indoors until house broken works for many. If you limit his movements, either by keeping him on a leash or by restricting him to one or two rooms, it is easier to watch the puppy for signs.

Be sure you don't get distracted or preoccupied with household tasks, because housebreaking your puppy will become a longer, more difficult task, if you don't keep a watchful eye and realize it's your responsibility to take him outside when he needs to go.

4. The dog should be taken to the same spot you have chosen for his toilet, whenever he needs to go (see Step 2), or at least every hour, whichever is less, and teach him by using some kind of command, but use the same one each time, like saying "go pee".
• Every hour, you should quickly take him outside to the designated toilet area, but be sure you take some treats to reward the puppy each time he goes on command. Encourage him to go quickly by hurrying him along and this will also tend to jiggle his bowels and bladder, if you can get him to run to the spot you have designated. The puppy should immediately start sniffing and go quickly, once you reach the designated area.

If you take your puppy out every hour running to the correct location, you will train your dog quickly.

• Take your puppy to the designated spot using a leash, even if you have a fenced in yard as it will also teach him to go while on a leash.

• You do not want to stare at your puppy , just stand quietly and wait. Ignore him if he acts more interested in the treat instead of going. When he does start to go, quietly (so you don't startle him) say "go potty" or whatever cue you have decided on, just make sure it is something you can say in public and use each time, in case you are in the park or your children are around. Remember if you travel on vacation or even just walking the dog, you may use it elsewhere..

* After your puppy is done going outside, lavish her with praise spplying a treat , it may mean faster results!

Don't just open the door and let your dog run out by himself to go potty or you might not have success in housebreaking and the whole process will take longer. You want to be sure that he relates getting a treat to going on command, so this is important to monitor and practice for the best success.

5.The more time you spend playing with your puppy when training, the quicker the results. Be careful after your puppy does go outside not to simply put him back into a crate or confined area as it may be associated with getting punished when gettting back inside. You might want to take him for a walk after the puppy goes, or find other things to do with the puppy inside so that it will look forward to going outside and going pee in the designated area. Extra rewards of praise and play will encourage him to go potty more quickly and you don't want him to be trained to the treat, alone. For housebreaking your puppy, it is important that you add additional things tto make it rewarding for puppies. Check out the tutorial online how to crate train a puppy .

Master these steps how to house train a puppy and your best friend will be your buddy fast.

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