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TRAINING
Crate training is important with this and any breed of
dog. Using the crate only for sleeping or potty training. Never use
for discipline.
Your new
puppy comes with its own crate for training.
We
suggest also using newspapers or wee wee pads for training inside your
house. This is a small breed dog and can be litter box trained such as
a cat. Most big pet stores sell litter boxes and litter for small
dogs, such as Pet Co.
Once your
puppy is paper or litter box trained it also can learn to go outside.
Steps for Training:
- After feeding
your puppy you have 0-20 minutes until they have to go potty. You
should be aware of the signs, running in circles, sniffing etc….
this is the time to pick your puppy up and put him or her on the
papers or outside (using the same spot outside).
- Give your puppy
a name for going potty. Of course we use “go potty” you may want to
use something different for each situation. Go pee pee, or poo pee.
This comes in handy when traveling in the car for long rides.
- Keep puppy in
the crate at night and first thing in the morning before feeding
take to designated spot for potty. If your puppy does not go
immediately them place back in the crate for a few more minutes then
take him or her back out to potty spot. Puppies should not stay in a
crate more than a few hours unless overnight. Make sure your puppy
has gone potty before going to bed.
- If your puppy
has an accident in the house, only reprimand if you have witnessed
it. Puppies have very little memory after the fact, so you have to
correct the mistake when it is fresh in their minds. Clean accidents
up with a paper towel then put in the designated potty spot, potty
papers, litter box or outside. Then place puppy their also. The
scent should make him or her learn where the correct spot is to be.
- Never give your
new puppy free roam of your house until it is somewhat house broken.
Do expect accidents. This is a very small breed with very small
bladders.
- If you train
your puppy with commands you should reward with treats. Consistency
is the key in the learning process, I go potty in the potty spot and
I get treats!!! We suggest spending as much time as possible with
your new puppy to get them trained within a month if not weeks.
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