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Tips on Crate Training Your New Dachshund Puppy or Adult
As
a Reputable Dachshund Breeder, one of our most important jobs is to
insure a wonderful relationship between you and your new Dachshund
Puppy. One of the best ways to do this is to teach you both a
little about Housebreaking! These are some of our thoughts, favorite
resources and articles on Crate Training. I can't tell you enough
about the importance of crate training your new Dachshund Puppy or
Adult. I recommend that you take the time to click on these links
and learn everything you need to know about Crate training before you
bring your new Dachshund puppy or adult home. We have used Crate
Training here at Ponderosa Pups for years and are great fans of the
teaching method! Remember, don't use it as a punishment.
This is their new "home" at home. Dachshunds in particular are
very responsive to Crate Training. They really are pack animals
and they relish in the safety and security of their new Crate. Above all, be patient!
You can't expect them to magically become house broken on their own!
A few small pointers that I have always told my customers about that are not mentioned in these articles...
*This
is going to take some time. Do not expect your new Dachshund
Puppy or adult to be completely housebroken in the first few days or
weeks! That's simply impossible.
*Have everyone
in the house use the same key phrase when training the puppy.
"Let's go pee-pee" "Let's go potty" whatever you are most
comfortable with!
*Dachshunds are emotional animals and you should
use that to your advantage! When he makes you happy, let him know
it! PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE
*DO NOT make the mistake of coming into the
room, finding a "mess" and going to find your new puppy to punish him.
If you don't see them do it..it doesn't count!
*If you do
catch your new baby pottying in the house, just pick him up and carry
him outside using the key phrase so he learns to associate the two
together. Don't overreact. He doesn't need punishment, he needs
guidance! Going to the potty has been allowed his whole little
life, you just need to teach him that you would prefer that he use the
potty outside. There really is a lot to be said for going out the
same door and taking the puppy to the same spot in the yard while you
are housebreaking! It's VERY helpful!
*All puppies are not
created equally! What worked for the last puppy you owned may not
work for this puppy at all. Take your time and find out what he
responds to.
*One of the major mistakes we find that people make
with their new puppy is hurrying them while they are outside, waiting
for them to potty, grabbing them up..taking them back in the house for
a nice treat. Now, I know you meant well..and you need to be at
work in 30 minutes! However, all you did was teach the puppy that
he has to hold it while you're outside next time so he can spend more
time with you...and that if you go back in the house you get a treat!
Be prepared. You are going to need some extra time in the
morning to spend with your puppy. Set your clock a little earlier
than usual. And, when he goes potty.. praise and treats need to
be handed out immediately! They are babies afterall, their
attention span is pretty short.
* No offense, folks..but if you
call me to tell me that your new puppy ate your favorite shoe.. it's
your own fault! LOL Don't leave that baby unattended!
*Keep
in mind that the techniques on these pages are not to be applied to a
very young puppy. A very young puppy will need to eat every few
hours and have fresh water at hand at all times. If you can't
come home in the middle of the day to feed, water and take your puppy
outside to potty, we recommend that you block off a small part of your
bathroom, kitchen or laundry room at first. Place the crate
there, newspaper or potty pads and food and water. These little
Dachshunds are going to be with you for a very long time, so be patient
in the beginning. A small puppy will need to potty every couple
of hours. As they mature, they will be able to "hold it" longer
and then you can begin your crate training like a pro!
While we find these links useful, we are not responsible for the material on their websites.
After
you click on one of the links you can click on the "BACK" or "previous"
Button on your tool bar to come back to Ponderosa Dachshunds!
http://www.dogmanners.com/crate.html"would I rather return home to find a mess and scold my dog, or would I rather
return home and let my dog out of his crate, greet and play with him? The
benefits to crate training are many, but the most important one is that it can
prevent unwanted behaviors from developing like destructive chewing for example.
Your cute, cuddly companion can't shred your clothes and furniture to bits when
it is in a crate.
http://www.showdog-magazine.com/Articles/crate.htm
"Dogs need proper training and direction. Most problems with dogs can be
prevented if proper direction is taken from the beginning. Invest a little of
your time now and and it will result in a lifetime of enjoyment for you and your
canine companion.
TOOLS for Crate Training
We use Revival Animal Health for a wide variety of things. They are very friendly, helpful and they're fast shippers, too!
We
really like the wire dog crates because it allows your Dachshund a full
view of his surroundings. Although, you would want to cover the crate
at night to encourage sleeping habits.
Check with friends and family, they may have one you could borrow or have.
However, if you are looking for a place to buy a wire dog crate.
Try Here
http://www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/3126-Midwest-iCrate-Single-Door-Pet-Home.aspx
Plastic Crates or Pet Taxi's work great, too! They really are a great little "den"
Check with friends and family, they may have one you can borrow or have!
Or try these.. I really like them.
http://www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/1669-Kennel-Cab-for-Pampered-Pets.aspx
Need an Excersize Pen to make your new puppy a play area in your house?
(Remember that child gates work great, too!)
Try these
http://www.revivalanimal.com/dog-supplies/cages-crates-kennels/pens-and-exercise-pens.htm
Potty
Pads are GREAT for housbreaking your new puppy, especially in the
winter when it's a little harder to spend a lot of time outside.
We've found that you can train a puppy to use the pad in the
house then move it closer and closer to the door until you finally
remove it. The pet will go to the door (where the pad used to be)
every time he needs to potty. However, keep in mind that timing,
schedule and real work are always best in housetraining your new puppy.
This is a great deal on them
http://www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/292-Wee-Wee-Pads.aspx
The
material on this page is only our opinions on the matter. Housebreaking
is hard and takes time, but the rewards are worth every second of it!
If you have any questions please send your e-mails to maggardpup@aol.com
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