Monday, September 29, 2008

Housebreaking Your Rottweiler

By Sharon Davies

A Rottweiler puppy can make a fun addition to many families. However, before you bring that adorable pup home from the breeder, you will want to prepare yourself for the training that lies ahead. Rottweiler potty training will be one of the first tasks you will want to accomplish with your new pet. This process may take a week or two or a month or two, depending on your dog and your diligence in the task.

It is important to arm yourself with plenty of patience before housebreaking your pup, because he will need this as he tries to master the skills that you expect him to learn. Consistency is another important element in successful Rottweiler potty training, which means that you will need to take the time to teach your dog right.

Before you bring your puppy home from the breeder, purchase a crate that will house your dog when you are not able to watch him. This will make the entire housebreaking process much quicker and easier once you learn how to use the crate properly.

Use an enzymatic cleaner that will effectively eliminate the odor, so that you dog cannot sniff out the spot later on. Most dogs will go in the same spot they have gone before, and your goal is to teach him that his "spot" is your backyard, not your bedroom!

To prevent accidents from occurring, you must watch your puppy constantly and take him outside regularly. Young puppies cannot hold their urine or feces much longer than an hour or two, and this time will lengthen, as your pup gets older. Take your puppy to the spot that you want him to eliminate after meals, naps and playtime. This will teach your puppy where you want him to go, which is an important step in Rottweiler potty training.

If prevention during Rottweiler potty training is all about keeping a close eye on your pup, then what do you do when that vigilance cannot happen, such as overnight or when you are gone? The answer lies in the crate that your puppy can sleep in when you are not available to keep watch over him. This can be his den when you are sleeping or out, or even for short times at home when you are not able to keep close track of him.

This method can be used at night and when you leave the house, but it can also be effective when you are home but unable to watch your puppy closely. Young puppies cannot remain in a crate for more than a couple of hours however, so get your pup out frequently to take him outside. Numerous dog trainers and owners have touted this method of training as the quickest and easiest way to Rottweiler potty training.

Housebreaking your Rottweiler puppy will take patience and effort on your part, but in time, your little pup will get the idea. Make sure that your training sessions are light on punishment but heavy on praise to give your dog the right environment to learn and improve. Happy housebreaking!

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