When you bring your baby home, the first thing to remember is
that their mom has already started them on house breaking. While in the "nest" when the pup eliminated , Mom would "clean
it up". When the pup was old enough to walk, she would push the pup out of the "nest" , wait for them to eliminae, then lick
and nuzzle them giving praise.
So... now is your turn! There are 2 main points to remember....
first: Your pup is in a new home, things smell different and their surroundings are very scary. Second: They are looking to
YOU for help and training.
When house breaking and/or pad training you MUST follow a rigid
routine. Dogs in general are very ridgid ( eat, potty, sleep & play) at the same time every day.
If your pup has an accident, and YOU DO NOT CATCH THEM in the
act.... it is very important to NOT say anything, put the pup out of sight (so as not to be able to see you clean the mess
up). When the pup SEES you cleaning the mess, their brain reverts back to being with MOM and will think it is ok.
IF YOU CATCH THEM.... stomp your foot, clap your hands ( DO
NOT YELL) , to startle them... WALK the pup to their "area" and allow them to GO there. If nothing happends, place them in
crate or small room for 3 minutes.... then try again. When they "GO" praise like they just saved the world!!!
Remember if you are PAD breaking... you will need 2 pads about
1-2 feet apart. ( Pups will urinate on one and Defecate on the other). Watch a dog who is outside... they will not do both
in the same area!
Below is a schedule that you can use when your home all day...
if you work outside the home, then follow the times ( fit them to your oun schedule) , when you leave for work place the pup
in a small room or better yet a crate( Make sure crate has enough room for pup to turn around and lay down). If you will be
gone for more than 4-6 hrs ( with a pup under 6 months of age) make sure you place water and toys to keep them entertained.
It would be best to have a friend or family member go and "let the pup out" after 4 hrs if possible. A pup under 6 months
will not beable to "hold it" for over 4-6 hrs.
Time of Day Activity/Action
07:00am Get up. Potty break.
07:30am Breakfast. Potty break/walk.
08:00am Playtime. Potty break. Nap
10:30am Potty break. Playtime/Training.
Potty break. Nap
12:30pm Lunch. Potty break. Playtime. Potty
break. Nap
03:00pm Potty break. Playtime. Potty break.
Nap
05:30pm Potty break. Dinner. Playtime.
Potty Break/walk. Nap
07:30pm Potty Break. Playtime. Potty Break.
Nap
09:00pm Potty break. Playtime. Potty break.
Nap
10:30pm Potty break/walk. Bedtime.
