Housebreaking
of the new Toy Spaniel puppy should begin the moment the puppy
enters your house. And your foremost concern is to train your
Toy Spaniel puppy not to urinate all over your place. But first,
you must understand that a puppy’s muscles are not yet developed
to the point that it can postpone releasing his urine. If he
has to go, he will go. The puppy will most probably have the
ability to control his pee when he reaches three months. In
the meantime, expect the Toy Spaniel puppy to urinate about
six times a day. This means that housebreaking your new Toy
Spaniel puppy will take patience, time, and a lot of work.
A Toy Spaniel puppy usually urinates after
eating. This is because the full stomach pushes the colon and
the bladder. Your Toy Spaniel puppy knows that he will pee really
soon and this is why he may turn in circles or sniff around.
When a puppy does these things, especially after a meal, do
not assume that he wants to play with you. He is sniffing and
looking for the right place to urinate. What you need to do
quickly is to take the Toy Spaniel puppy to the place you have
designated as the area to relieve himself. Once you bring the
puppy to this area, do not attempt to play with him. This is
a business trip, not a leisure excursion. The puppy senses that
it is what you want – to pee in this place only. But be patient
with your pet. Rushing him will not make him understand your
purpose in the first place. Dog trainers advise that you give
your young Toy Spaniel pet about ten minutes to complete his
business.
It will also be to your advantage if you associate
words with the actions of your Toy Spaniel puppy. If you notice
the puppy wanting to urinate or defecate, you may clearly enunciate
the word “outside”. If you do this often enough, the puppy will
come to associate the word “outside” as the ideal place for
him to relieve himself. At the first sign or proof that the
puppy understands this, you must immediately praise the Toy
Spaniel puppy. He will know that you were pleased. And since
dogs naturally want to please their master, he will remember
what he has done that earned your approval. And soon, you need
not keep escorting your puppy. He knows what “outside” means.
If your puppy happens to pee on a place where
he should not, immediately show your displeasure by sharply
saying “No!” You need not use physical force on the defenseless
puppy. But do not wait for him to finish his business before
you get upset. If you do, he will think that the mess made you
upset, and not the act of peeing on the wrong place.
Up until the age of five months, you need to
keep a watchful eye on your Toy Spaniel puppy. This will be
his training period. Afterwards, you will enjoy the easy life
of a housebroken Toy Spaniel.
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