House training is one of those issues that every dog owner must grapple with. In most cases house training is the first



major milestone in the relationship between owner and dog, and it can sometimes be difficult and confusing for owner and dog

alike.

The best house training procedures are those that use the dog's own instincts to the owner's advantage. These strategies

take into account the dog's reluctance to soil the spots where he eats and sleeps. This is the concept behind den training

and crate training. Dogs are very clean animals, and in nature they always avoid using their dens as toilet areas.

These kinds of natural training methods generally work very well, for both puppies and older dogs. Naturally, older, larger

dogs will need a larger area for their den, and crate training is generally best used for puppies and small dogs.

When house training a dog or a puppy, however, it is important to pay close attention to the signals the dog is sending. It

is also important to be consistent when it comes to feeding times, and to provide the dog with ready access to the toilet

area you establish on a regular basis.

It is important as well to never try to rush the process of house training. While some dogs are naturally easier to train,

most puppies and adult dogs will experience at least one or two slip ups during the house training process. When these

accidents occur, it is important to not get mad and punish the dog. Accidents during house training usually mean that the

owner is trying to move too fast, or that the dog has been left alone for too long. In this case, it is best to just take a

step back and start the process again.

Is everything making sense so far? If not, I'm sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.

It is also important for the owner to reward the dog enthusiastically when it does its business in the appointed area. The

dog should learn to associate doing its business in its toilet area with good things like treats, rewards and praise.

During the house training process, the den area starts out very small, often as small as half of a small room in the

beginning. As the dog learns to control his bladder and bowels better, and the owner learns to anticipate the dog's toilet

needs, the den area can be slowly expanded. It is important not to make the den area too large too soon. The den area must

be expanded slowly in order for the house training process to move along smoothly.

It is important for the dog to be properly introduced to its den. Many dogs, particularly those who have never been confined

before, such as those who have spent their lives as outdoor dogs, may react to the den area as if it is a prison, and

constantly whine, cry and try to escape the den. It is important that the dog learn to accept its den as a home and not a

cage.

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One problem many dog owners overlook when house training a dog is that of boredom. Boredom is actually the root

cause of many behavior problems in dogs, including chewing and other destructive behaviors. Boredom can also be the root

cause of problems with house training. Dogs that are bored often consume large amounts of water during the day, and this

excess water consumption can lead to the need to urinate often, even in its den area. Since soiling the den area goes

against the dog's nature, he can quickly become confused and frightened, thereby setting the house training program back even

further.

To prevent the dog from becoming bored when you are away from home, be sure to provide him with lots of different kinds of

toys, as well as a safe and secure place to sleep. In addition, a vigorous period of play time can help the dog sleep while

you are away. In addition, playing with the dog in its den area will help him bond with this area and recognize it as a

safe, secure home.

The day will come when you can use something you read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then you'll be glad you took

the time to learn more about dog training.