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PET CLI Dr. Jeff Grognet Me
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Housetraining Techniques for Puppy Owners

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ginate or defecate. A young pup will oftan want to
urinate once an hour, Pups urinate when they wake up, ’
almost linmediately, so be prapated to acl quickly. Get

Housetraining - new puppy owners claim it is the
most difficult task thay face — but it doesn't have to be!
As long as you are prepared to put in the time, it can bo

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Housatraining is easiest when pups are 6 ta 16 weeks
of age Gecause they urinate and defecate frequently but

your pup out to the dasignated spot with lightning speci
as soon as he stirs from a long nap. wt

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if you can't reliably be there when your pup awakens;

then wake him every 45 to 60 minutes and take him out
to the totlet area,

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The firs! rule of housetraining is to teach your pup
which spot you want him to use as a toilet. The dog won't
know he has made a mistake if you haven't indicated the.
location of the “right place” for elimination.

Pups also defecate predictably - after avery meal -
(within 20 minutes), after intense chewing, and after:
vigorous exercise. noe! .

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Watch your. pup like a hawk! (especially at thasa ~
times), tecognize his signals for “it's time to go", and get”
him to the correct spot 2s 500” as possible. Don't cary
your pup, walk quickly or run, encouraging him to faliow.
{the eliminates in the toilet area, praise him endlessly!

PRAISE iS THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL HOUSE”
TRAINING. ; Ct

Next column — if you can't be there all tha tima how ;
can you possibly housetrain your pup?

The second rule is to make housetraining a positive
experience for your pup. tlis imperative that you reward
(verbal praise, toud rewards, or a good pat) your dog
EVERY TIME it eliminates in the correct atea, Do not
punish your pup if he eliminates inappropriately.

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