Dog breeders often don't know how to train a shaggy pet to go to the toilet properly. They have an animal and hope that everything will work out by itself. But without the help of the owner, it will be difficult for the puppy to cope with the science of keeping cleanliness in the house. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of such a moment and think over the stages of raising a four-legged friend.
1. Make a good place for his toilet
To do this, use large disposable diapers that can be purchased at any pharmacy. Also now there is a huge selection of scented diapers that can be easily found at the pet store. But nevertheless, diapers from a regular pharmacy will cost you ten times cheaper, and will last much longer.
The diaper should be of such a size that the dog has both front and hind legs on it. Otherwise, the entire contents of the bladder will end up on the floor, which will erode the floor covering and cause a pungent odor. If you wash the floor after that, then, of course, you will no longer smell in this place, but not your dog. He will gladly do his business over and over again in the same place.
2. From the very first days, teach
It's great if the puppy has a favorite object next to which he falls asleep calmly. That is, he has developed a habit of sleeping only where the object lies. You can take advantage of this. It is enough to put your favorite attribute on the puppy's rug, and the pet will gradually get used to it, causing less and less hassle.
If your new friend sleeps in bed with you and does not want to fall asleep without you, you will have to adapt, because all success will depend on your reaction. As soon as you notice that the puppy is worried, immediately carry him on the diaper. It is difficult, but also effective.
Regardless of which strategy you choose, you should always praise your dog for settling on the mat. You can not punish for mistakes, poke a dog's nose into the litter. This way, you can introduce unnecessary stress and teach the dog to eat his litter.
What if there was a little trouble?
Just put everything away and check for any odor that might attract the puppy to repeat the same thing in the same place. And in no case swear, but rather praise the dog. This will be the best lesson for her.
3. Learning to go out
First, you must set yourself up for frequent walks. The puppy's bladder is small and fills up relatively quickly. In addition, a puppy cannot hold back for as long as an adult dog. Therefore, you need to walk it a maximum of every 2 hours, and better - every hour. It is necessary to go outside immediately after the puppy wakes up, after drinking, eating and playing.
Even if you've been walking your puppy all day, don't expect him not to use the toilet at night. Be sure to leave him his usual diaper for such things.
At what age should a puppy live all night without a toilet? There is no definite answer here. Some dogs learn this at the age of 5 years, while others at the age of 8 months.
The main thing is not to panic. Every dog will sooner or later learn to be clean. It is enough just to follow simple rules that speed up the process: to reward the dog for doing its business in the right place, not to be lazy to walk, and if there is a problem, immediately remove and remove odors.
