| You have a toddler and would like him to grow up | | | | Allow him some time to walk around and sniff before |
| with a puppy so he can learn to love animals and | | | | going potty. Let him smell where he has marked so |
| take responsibility. This is a great idea, provided you | | | | he will find it the next go around. You want to praise |
| teach both puppy and child proper interaction. | | | | him when he goes and give him a small treat. |
| Toddlers like to be busy and they can help fill the | | | | Whatever way you decide to train him, make it |
| food and water dish as well as go with when you | | | | consistent. They say if you repeat things three |
| take the dog on a walk. Getting a new puppy means | | | | times, it stays in the memory bank, but it takes |
| you will need to housebreak him and train him to | | | | longer to make it a habit. It is crucial that a puppy be |
| sleep through the night. Dog crates are the only way | | | | let out of his dog crate every few hours during the |
| to go! | | | | potty training process. They don't like to eliminate in |
| If your schedule is a very busy one that requires you | | | | their dog crate, but their little bladders can only hold |
| to travel outside the home during the day; you will | | | | so much. If you are unable to let her out frequently, |
| need to invest in a safe and durable dog crate. | | | | please consult a trainer and discuss alternative |
| Puppies need to chew on things for their | | | | methods. |
| development. Furnish their dog crate with some | | | | A puppy's dog crate needs to have something soft |
| chewable toys to keep them from getting bored. Let | | | | and comfortable for him to sleep on. Hard surfaces |
| them know from the beginning that you will not | | | | raise havoc with their joints. Hard surfaces put too |
| tolerate them chewing on the furniture. This can be | | | | much pressure on their joints and because of the |
| done in various ways. You can use a spray designed | | | | discomfort their sleep and daily activities are |
| to discourage chewing or you can correct them | | | | affected. A crate pad is a great choice. A favorite |
| when caught in the act with a firm sound of your | | | | blanket is sufficient if you do not want to spend the |
| choice. Never just put them in their crate for | | | | extra money on a nice pad. At night, you will want to |
| punishment. You want them to go there willingly, | | | | place your puppy's crate in a warm area close to |
| especially at night. | | | | where you sleep. He needs to feel safe and secure |
| Housebreaking your puppy takes patience and | | | | and so both of you can get a good night's sleep. |
| planning on your part. Allow time to take him to the | | | | Enjoy the experience that a puppy can bring you and |
| designated spot to eliminate. First thing in the | | | | your family. |
| morning, after meals and before bedtime are a must. | | | | |