If you have just picked out a new dog or puppy and plan to keep him or her inside, getting your new pet house trained should be your first priority. There are many dog potty training methods that will help you out and the method you choose to use will depend on your own personal preference and your family’s lifestyle.
One dog potty training technique is called paper training. Basically what you do is train your dog to go to the bathroom on paper in your house. You need to praise them when they do it right and getting after them (in a loving yet stern manner) when they make a mess in the house. Some people use this method as a backup for emergencies and plan to use the next method for normal situations.
Training your dog to go to the bathroom outside is one of the most common methods of house training. The best way to do this is to take them out very often and praise them when they go to the bathroom. Scolding them when they make a mess in the house is important too. If you want to combine techniques, you can praise them a lot when they go outside and a little when they go on the paper. This will help them know you want them to go outside, but it is ok if they have to use the paper.
Another possible technique to use is called crate training and works well for people who can’t let their dog out frequently. To learn more, go to KDMGermanShepherds.com for more information on obedience training for dogs including the Ultimate House Training guide and the Secrets to Dog Training program which will train your dog to be nearly perfect.
For those of you who own a German Shepherd, be sure to check out the training German Shepherd puppies page we wrote at KDMGermanShepherds.com. It has some helpful advice for German Shepherd puppies as well as more information about some of the best dog training courses available on the internet.
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