It is by no means an easy task to housebreak your Pit Bull puppy, as this act takes a lot of sacrifice and free time. This is a process that has no hard, fast rules when it comes to time frames, so it is important to stick with your routine until you are able to properly train your puppy. Nobody said housebreaking would be easy, but there are still countless owners who throw in the towel due to the problems their dogs eventually give them. It is important to just work through them as they come, and to remember not to punish your puppy, but work through this process together.
When minimizing the time and effort involved in housebreaking your puppy, there are several things you can do to lessen the load. As with any type of training, you have to be consistent with the routine. If you can't take your dog out at his designated time, have somebody else in the family, or a friend do it for you. Some may take longer than others, but by following this technique, your puppy will eventually learn when and where he is expected to do his dirty deeds. You should have everyone else in the household alerted to the routine, and willing to help when needed. Sometimes it is helpful to keep a journal of your dog's habits, so that if they turn into a problem later, it will be easier to correct them.
You should also try to go outside with your puppy so that you can be sure he is going to the bathroom while he is outside, which will help avoid accidents while inside. A crate would be helpful, or you can have your dog fenced in the backyard if you can't always go out with him, so that he has awareness of where he should be going when he has to go.
One thing that can interrupt the housebreaking process is irregular feedings. It is important that you feed your puppy the same amount at the same time everyday, and try to avoid giving him extra snacks and treats until he is successfully housebroken.
However, the thing you definitely have to follow above others when housebreaking your puppy is to exercise patience and a caring attitude. After all, he won't learn the whole thing in a snap, and there will always be "unfinished business" where there shouldn't be. You have to understand that this takes time, and try to maintain reasonable expectations of your puppy. Accept these unpleasant situations as something you have to deal with - clean up his mess and do not ever punish your puppy for such misdeed. You and your puppy can have a better, smoother relationship if you are patient with his foibles as he grows.
When minimizing the time and effort involved in housebreaking your puppy, there are several things you can do to lessen the load. As with any type of training, you have to be consistent with the routine. If you can't take your dog out at his designated time, have somebody else in the family, or a friend do it for you. Some may take longer than others, but by following this technique, your puppy will eventually learn when and where he is expected to do his dirty deeds. You should have everyone else in the household alerted to the routine, and willing to help when needed. Sometimes it is helpful to keep a journal of your dog's habits, so that if they turn into a problem later, it will be easier to correct them.
You should also try to go outside with your puppy so that you can be sure he is going to the bathroom while he is outside, which will help avoid accidents while inside. A crate would be helpful, or you can have your dog fenced in the backyard if you can't always go out with him, so that he has awareness of where he should be going when he has to go.
One thing that can interrupt the housebreaking process is irregular feedings. It is important that you feed your puppy the same amount at the same time everyday, and try to avoid giving him extra snacks and treats until he is successfully housebroken.
However, the thing you definitely have to follow above others when housebreaking your puppy is to exercise patience and a caring attitude. After all, he won't learn the whole thing in a snap, and there will always be "unfinished business" where there shouldn't be. You have to understand that this takes time, and try to maintain reasonable expectations of your puppy. Accept these unpleasant situations as something you have to deal with - clean up his mess and do not ever punish your puppy for such misdeed. You and your puppy can have a better, smoother relationship if you are patient with his foibles as he grows.
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