Sample House Training Schedule for Young Puppy

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6:30 a.m. Rise Walk pup briefly outside.

7:00 a.m. Feed Pup and offer drink of water. Walk pup outside Return indoors, play briefly. Pup back in crate

Mid Morning Walk pup outside. After walk, pup stays with owner for 15 min. Pup returns to crate

Noon-1 Feed pup second meal and water. Walk pup Return and play with pup. Return pup to crate

Mid Afternoon Offer pup water. Walk pup. Return to crate

5 p.m. Feed pup 3rd meal and water. Walk Pup Allow pup to play indoors with you

7 p.m. Walk pup briefly. Return home and play with pup. Pup returns to crate

Before Bed  Walk Pup. Pup sleeps in crate.  Do not go to pup during night if he is whining.  This is the time when either you will teach the puppy or he will teach you that every time he cries, you give him attention.  The first 3 nights are difficult but it gets easier after this.

The intention of the walks is for the puppy to eliminate outside.   You may however let her meet other dogs that you know are fully vaccinated and healthy dogs.  Taking pup to heavy dog traffic areas is not advised until he is fully vaccinated.

For details on amount to feed pup, see reverse of dog food bag

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HOUSETRAINING

 

 Dogs thrive on routine, so orient your new companion to your schedule. As long as you are consistent and provide leadership, the dog will adjust. By the way, your dog will explore everything, so puppy-proof your house. Place shoes inside closets, put electrical cords out of reach, keep ipod and computer cords up Getting acclimated/housetraining helpers: When you bring your new dog home, leash-walk him/her so that they can take in the smells of the turf and relieve themselves. Pick a special place and encourage him to potty there. Be patient; it may take 10 or 15 minutes. Always praise warmly when he relieves himself in an approved spot. Next, enter the house and show him around. Keep him on leash. If he lifts his leg, give him a quick leash correction (yank on the leash and release) and tell him "No" to disrupt the action, then take him outside immediately. Offer him a treat for going in the right place. Remember, your dog will be excited and anxious about his new home. Don't be surprised at panting and pacing, housetraining accidents, excessive drinking or chewing, or gastric upset. In addition, any dog, especially a male who was not neutered early, is likely to mark new territory - especially if other pets have lived there. Tell every member of your family to resist the temptation to overwhelm a new dog. Give him some time and space to get settled. Next, take him to his crate. Encourage him to sniff around; reward him with small treats for entering and staying in the crate. Keep soft bedding and safe toys in the crate; rotate the toys for variety. After the house tour, take him outside to potty again. Be sure to take him to the same spot. Important: If your dog is not housebroken, begin house training now. Stay tuned in and responsive to your dog's signals of when he needs to go. The more vigilant you are now, the more reliably housetrained he'll be later. However, having a few accidents the first week does not mean a dog is not housebroken. Excitement can lead to accidents. In addition, males tend to mark in the house the first day or two. Once he begins to settle in, and you begin educating him in acceptable behaviour, he will relax and behave