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Dog Toilet Training

Unlike in the wild where dogs can discharge anytime and anywhere they want, toilet training is required to every dog especially if he lives with people. Since dogs do not have the ability to speak out what they want, it is necessary for dog owners to train their dogs the basic toilet training. They need to be taught how to hold it and the right place and time to discharge it.

Toilet training in dogs can be a difficult task depending on the consistency of your presence and attention. To make the toilet training a lot easier it is important that the daily routine should be as much as possible the same. Being out of the house more often will make the training process more difficult since the dog has to wait for you always before he can discharge.

When you decided to begin the toilet training to your dog, give him first a place where you can start the training. A small room with easy to clean floor or a crate will do. This place will serve as his eating, sleeping and playing area, in short, his home. If you are to leave your dog for short period of time, make sure that the door is lock and there is no possibility that your dog will go out.

When you are out and your dog is just on time to discharge, he will probably do it in the area where he is presently standing. But eventually, he will find a certain area in his "home" to do his business. Before you leave your dog alone in his "home", it is recommended to cover the entire floor with newspaper. When the time comes that he is able to discharge in one place, then gradually remove the newspaper. However, if your dog fails to do it properly, you should take it slow and take one-step at a time. As your dog grows older, he will likely to control his bladder movements with ease.

As much as possible, take your dog out more often. This will make toilet training a lot easier. If you are around, take your dog out every hour and let him do his business. If he was able to discharge, praise and reward him. This will give your dog the idea that when you take him out that is the right time for him to do his business. Moreover, this will tell him to control his bladder and wait for the next time until you take him out again. Though this may not happen very soon, patience will make it possible.

Proper dog toilet training starts when he is about six moths old. Therefore, it is not right to yell at your dog when he messes around the house. Instead, provide an area for him were he could do his business, like a room or crate, and cover the entire floor area with newspaper for easy cleaning. We cannot do anything about this natural behavior of our dog, but in due time he will be able to control his bladder and it requires a lot of time and patience.