Puppy Litter Training: An Option In Training Your Puppy
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The puppy has been selected, and is ready to come and live with you. It is time to decide on what type of potty training method that you will use. There are many options for people when it comes to potty training their puppies. There are classic training methods that include paper training and crate training. But many people are now using puppy litter training.
How It Works
We have all heard of cats and even rabbits being trained to use a litter box. Puppy litter training is becoming a practical form of potty training. For many people who live in small spaces with no yards, puppy litter training makes sense. The practice of puppy litter training would usually be used for smaller dogs, as a larger breed would have a difficult time using a litter box.
To begin puppy litter training, a place in the home should be found that will be convenient for the dog and out of the way. It can be helpful when training your dog, to create a schedule for the puppy. Make sure to feed the puppy at about the same time everyday. Don’t leave food out all day long. This can create a problem with over eating and a weight problem for your dog. By feeding the puppy at the same time everyday, the puppy will be on a set schedule for needing to go to the bathroom. This can help when puppy litter training.
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Selecting the right size litter box is important too. It should be big enough for your dog as an adult to be able to stand in. Puppy litter training involves purchasing dog litter for the box. This is sold in pet stores, and is a similar material to kitty litter. When you suspect your puppy needs to go to the bathroom, place them in the litter box. Tell your puppy how well they are doing, and make sure they stay in the litter box until they are done. Reward them with praise and by petting them. While puppy litter training, encouragement is an essential piece to getting the puppy to return to the litter box. Praise and encouragement are the best ways to reinforce any training. Rewarding desired behavior will encourage the same behavior in the future.
Puppy litter training is no different than introducing a cat or rabbit to the litter box, and it is generally not too difficult to train your small puppy with this method.
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