How to House Train a Pinny Poo Puppy

A pinny poo puppy, like many other smaller breeds, brings with it a distinct set of challenges. Among the most important of these is house training. Fortunately, you can house train a small dog just as you would a larger breed with only a few variations. The most effective method is known as crate training. When properly utilized, this technique will have your pinny poo knowing the proper place to relieve itself in no time.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog crate
  • Dog pen
  • Treats
  • Toys
  • Blankets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Obtain a proper-sized dog crate. Pinny poo puppies don't typically grow beyond 10 lbs., so more than likely the smallest size crate will do. Determine where you want it to be and set it up. You will want to have the crate in the same location during the house training process. This crate will be where your pup spends the majority of its time.

    • 2

      Section off the crate so that the dog only has enough room to stand up and turn around. This is because a dog does not like to relieve itself where it sleeps. If it does not have room to move away from the mess, it won't make one.

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      Introduce your puppy to the crate slowly. Ensure that the bottom is lined with comfortable blankets or towels, and that several toys are left inside as well. Place a treat in the back of the cage to encourage your pinny poo to go inside. Once it is safely inside, close the crate and go about your business. Resist the urge to let it out, even if it cries.

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      Take the puppy outside immediately after letting it out of the crate. Because of its diminutive size, you should have a small pen set up so it cannot go too far from you. Remain outside with the pinny poo until it does something, be it two minutes or 20. If you go back inside before it goes to the bathroom, it will hinder the dog's learning process.

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      Praise the puppy once it has done its business. This should be done to the point of over-exaggeration. Really make it feel like it did something good. Give it a treat and let it play for about 20 to 30 minutes before putting it back in the crate. As time passes, the amount of time you are able to keep it out of its crate will increase until it knows that the bathroom is outside. If done properly, you will find that the process will not take long at all.