This apparently is the top reason for dogs being taken to dog rescue charities. It is often difficult and often professional dog walkers such as London Dog Walking are often asked to give advice, so a key part of puppy care. Studies have shown that the best way to toilet train is to use a crate. Normally a breeder will {use a cagehave used one}, and will often sell on the cage, as the puppy is used to it. This is based on the principle that dogs do not like to mess their beds and in a cage would be forced to lie in the mess. Whilst in these confines the puppy will try to control their bladder. Young pups from 8 weeks or so should last about 8 hours. During housebreaking, place the puppy inside the crate whenever he cannot be supervised, whilst you are say cooking. Just prior to putting him into the crate or taking him out of the cage, take him outside so he can do his business. There should not be any water or food in the crate, just a blanket and perhaps a toy to keep him occupied. As time goes by and the puppy performs better, you can leave the puppy for longer periods out of the cage. The crate needs to have the right dimensions, enough floor space for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The cage is useful for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing cages as he grows, buy one large enough for his full grown size, with a partition that you can move when needed. The two alternatives to crate toilet training a puppy are constant supervision, not many people have the time for this. To do this, you need to be with pup constantly, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the floor. Then taking him without delay to do his business, then bring him straight back, remembering to give him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The pup needs to appreciate the reason he was taken outside was for the toilet, nothing else, do not confuse him.
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The third alternative to toilet training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging them to use these areas, often positioned in the utility room or bathroom. The pads have chemicals to draw them. When you catch with their pre-toilet behavior, pick them up quietly and carry them to the pad. Praise them if they go to the toilet. The problem with this method, is you have to do a second training to doing this outside, by moving the papers closer to the door. Potty timing, normally, pups should to go out, soon after waking and around 40 mins after having been fed. Sometimes puppies will spontaneously urinate when scared or excited, sometimes known as submissive urination. Do not punish them for this. If they are liable to this, take them for a walk, before any excitement, like family coming. Or if visiting, go for a walk, just before, or on arrival. The puppy will normally grow out it after 4-8 months. To strengthen the toilet training, as in dog training, you should to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everybody in the family or in contact with the dog, such as your dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words. Outside: For going outside, to go to the potty. Use a different word such as “play” if its for more of a fun activity, though he may go to the toilet when he is there. Potty: Go to the toilet. Good Dog: For any praise to give him. No: When the puppy is doing anything wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside. Two rules: 1. Always praise success. 2. Never punish him, if you do not catch him in the act of doing something wrong. The puppy will have no idea why you are punishing him.
If you catch the puppy urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.
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