Housetraining Schedule: How To Housetrain Your Puppy In 7 Days Or Less

It is quite alright if you are a new puppy owner and feel clueless about how to initiate housetraining for your dog. Many new dog owners make the mistake of scolding and punishing their dogs when they make a mess.

I made this same mistake with my first Chihuahua. Every time she would go potty inside the house I would take her over to the messy area and scold the dog with a loud voice with the occasional tap to her rear.

Soon enough, I noticed something strange happening. My puppy was still refusing to use the bathroom where she was supposed to go, but she started pooping and urinating underneath the bed and in closet areas. I caused my puppy to be afraid of going to the bathroom!

She did not understand why I was angry all of the times before and all her little brain knew was that every time she used the bathroom, I would yell at her. I realized that she started to be fearful of going potty and was basically trying to hide it by going in places that I could not see in plain view.

Let’s face it—dogs are a great pet choice. Dogs are great with people and are great companions. Dogs have been referred to as man’s best friend for years. They are one of the most loyal and loving of pets. It is hard to beat their companionship. If your need of a pet includes the attributes of a dog, you will not find it disappointing. But, you also need to consider what type of dog would best fit in with your family.

Consider the Size

Although this was somewhat covered before, you need to decide on what size of dog would suit your home best. You may love Great Danes, but if you live in a small apartment that may not be the best choice for you. Alternately, even though you may live on a ranch with several hundred acres, you may not want to rule out owning a Chihuahua.

Take into consideration the space you have available for your pet – the size of your backyard, or how much exercise a large dog vs. a small dog may require. Some small dogs may even be able to be litter box trained if you live in an apartment.