Dog House Training Made Easy!

In order to have a healthy relationship with your dog, it is essential he be taught basic manners and what is expected of him. One of the biggest hurdles many dog owners face is house training. Breaking your dog from relieving himself in the house is often the only strife in an human companion/dog relationship. No matter if you have an older dog that wasn't trained or a puppy in need of training, it's easy to do if you're patient and persistent.

First of all, give your dog many opportunities to do his necessary business outside of the home. This will mean taking your dog outside several times a day. A good beginning schedule is to take your dog out early in the morning then roughly every hour thereafter. In short order, your dog will realize that you're asking him to take care of relieving himself outside. If you find your dog's urine is creating "burn spots" on the grass, there are treats you can give him that will neutralize the PH of his urine.

As you take your dog outside, pick a one word command such as "outside" or "yard" and use that word every single time you take your dog outside. He will soon associate that word with going outside. Your dog won't understand all the words you use, but your tone of voice will speak volumes to him. Use your training word in a praising tone when your dog house training is successful and in a scolding tone if your pet has had a dog house training accident indoors.

Never spank your pet or rub his nose in an accident. Spanking will teach your dog that you can't be fully trusted not to hurt him and rubbing his nose in it will lead some dogs to learn to hide their accidents through eating it. Using positive training techniques for house breaking your dog are essential. Scolding tones of voice, praise and treats will go a long way to helping your dog become housebroken a lot faster.
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