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Intro to housetraining

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A little effort now saves a lot of frustration and paper towels later on.

Whether housetraining a new puppy or solving a soiling problem in an older dog, the basic principles are the same:

  • Prevent your dog from making mistakes
  • Make it easy for your dog to do the right thing in the right place
  • Praise and reward your dog for getting it right

The more time you devote to housetraining and the sooner you start, the faster and easier it will be--so if you can, take a few days or even a week off work when you bring your dog or puppy home. If you stick closely to the routine, you can housetrain a puppy within a few weeks, and an adult dog within a few days.

All you need to know to housetrain a puppy or dog

1. Setting up house and home
2. The three-step program
3. Housetraining at night
4. Steps to take when you can't be there
5. When it's time to stop

Frequently asked questions

What's the benefit of using a crate to housetrain my dog?

What if my dog doesn't like his crate?

What if I don't like using a crate?

Can't I just leave my dog in the yard until he's housetrained?

-By Ian Dunbar, veterinarian, behaviorist, and DogTime contributing editor


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