House training puppies does not happen overnight. However, with patience, consistency and time, your Corgi puppies will ultimately get there sooner than later. As challenging as it may be, it is of vital importance that you use the correct approaches so to grant success. This article will provide steps, tips and warnings to ensure victory.
Things You'll Need
- Adorable Corgi Puppies
- Crates
- Treats
- Patience
- Consistency
- Time
Instructions
Invest in purchasing a crate, it will make house training much easier. Crates imitate a dog's den where dogs in the wild resort to in order to sleep and feel comforted. Make sure you purchase the right size or it may be ineffective. You want it large enough for your puppy to lay down, comfortably stand up and turn around, but at the same time snug enough to discourage soiling in it. Ask the pet store clerk for help.
Make the crate interesting and positive. Place it on the floor and let your pup inspect it. Always give a treat when you put the puppy inside the crate. Never use the crate as a form of punishment, otherwise your puppy will not want to get in it any longer.
Keep the puppy in the crate and watch for signs of needing to go potty. Whining and sniffing around is often a good sign. Take your puppy out of the crate and take him outside. Tell the puppy: ''go potty''. This will help the puppy in the future, as he will associate those words with going potty. If the puppy finally goes, praise lavishly and hand out immediately a treat.
Accidents may eventually happen. Your Corgi puppy may soil the crate every now and then and this is part of the learning process. However, with time, your puppy will learn to show you signs he must go out because he dislikes soiling the area where he must sleep. Keep on training and give the puppy some time.
As weeks go by, puppies gain more bladder control. In order to calculate how often you must take your puppy out, use the ''Month plus 1 rule''. Basically, calculate how many months your dog is old and add 1. This will give you an approximate time of how long your dog can stay without being sent out. For instance, if you have a 3 month old Corgie, you calculate 3 months +1= 4. Your Corgi therefore, should be able to keep his potty times for 4 hours apart.
Keep up the crate training but gradually allow your puppy to stay more around the home as he gets better. Should you catch your dog or puppy soiling your carpet say a sharp "No" and immediately pick him up and let him finish outside. If he finishes outside, praise lavishly and give a treat. Sooner than later, your Corgi puppy will learn and you will be amazed of how fast he has grown!