Creating a Housebreaking Program
Now that you know the basics of housebreaking training, try to mix and match to find your own pace and build a training program around it. For example, take your puppy out every morning when you get up. That is almost always a guaranteed time for your pup to eliminate. Define an area outside and bring a leash to limit your puppy's movement. As he relieves himself, come up with some phrase like "hurry" or "come on" and repeat it during the process. This will teach the puppy to react to this phrase.
Don't forget to clean up the designated pottying area, as dogs are very particular about the mess and avoid eliminating in a dirty place. So if you don't want to turn your backyard into a toilet, limit the area and keep it clean. Also, bring some treats and reward your dog, further solidifying the desired outcome in its mind.
After your morning session, it is mealtime. As we stated earlier, waking up or finishing a meal can both trigger the elimination. It is important to watch your puppy closely after breakfast and maybe play for a bit to ensure that he wants to go again. Be sure to avoid playing in the potty area and don't wait for your dog to relieve itself for too long. 3 to 4 minutes would be enough and then cage it for 15-20 minutes before trying again.
Repeat the same pattern during the day and give your puppy a couple of opportunities to go outside before bed in the evening. In order to structurize your housebreak training, consider using
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