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21.02.06

Choosing the right dog leash for your Pit Bull puppy

Puppy Guide

All puppies love to chew; it is part of their inherent instinct. In fact, chewing is a physical need for them while they are teething. But if you’ve ever owned a pit bull puppy, then you would know by first hand experience that pit bull puppies are aggressive chewers. Everything looks appetizing to them. They have very strong teeth and jaws and only the strongest and hardest of toys and equipment should be used with them, especially a strong dog leash.

A strong, good fitting dog leash is a necessity for your pit bull puppy as well as other types of breeds. The right dog leash for your pit bull puppy should be sturdy, provide security, and comfort both for you to hold and your puppy to wear.

When buying a dog leash for your pit bull, you should consider getting him a nylon leash among other types of dog leash material. A nylon dog leash is very resistant to your puppy’s teeth just in case he starts chewing on it, and you can bet that he will chomp on it, especially during his teething stage if you leave the dog leash lying around for him to find.

Excessive chewing is obviously a habit that should be nipped in the bud. But if your pit bull puppy loves to chew on his dog leash, he has a less chance of being able to chew through strong nylon. A nylon dog leash is also lightweight which is perfect for your pit bull puppy that is just starting to get used to the idea of walking on a leash.

A nylon dog leash is also ideal for everyday walking and safety purposes of your pit bull puppy as well as other types of puppies. But because of the pit bulls’ natural strength, you should get a stronger dog leash once your pit bull reaches his adulthood especially if he tends to pull on the leash while walking.

Leather or heavy cloths are also good materials as dog leash material. Using a chain leash is not at all recommended because many dog owners and handlers find that the chain cuts into their hands. Also, switching a chain leash back and forth frequently between hands can be painful and could also hit your dog.

20.02.06

Knowing when your new puppy needs “to go”

Puppy Guide, Dog Training

“I just bought a new puppy and I am clueless as to how to learn the best way to approach dog house training and how to know when my dog needs to use the bathroom”. Does this sound like you?

As a dog trainer for both my friends and hundreds of clients, this is the number one question that many people call me to ask about when they bring home their first puppy. They are typically stressed out and are unsure how to read their dog’s signals to know when to take the pup to that special potty training place instead of having a big mess on the carpet floor.

Of course it is totally understandable to want to properly teach your new companion the rules of dog house training. But there is no need to stress because the process of dog house training because it can be taught fast, efficient, and taught within a positive manner.

Successful dog house training depends on your ability to predict the call of nature within your puppy. Yes this will take a little time but soon enough you will be cued into the signs your puppy will make as it approaches the need to use the bathroom.

One of the most common times that a new dog will need to go are right after a lot of activity. For example, such times of activity may be after you take your dog for a walk outside, after gently playing with him in the living room, or perhaps after he plays with other pups. Learning this will aid you in easy dog house training methods.

Another very common time of the day when you new puppy will need to go is right after waking up. Of course you probably already know that, based on how people feel the need to use the bathroom upon waking too. But when it comes to dog house training, we sometimes forget that puppies have this urge after sleeping just as bad as humans do.

And lastly, your new puppy will have the urge to go to the bathroom after eating a good meal. When your young dog eats a meal, or even a snack, the body then feels the need to empty out. This is an important dog house training tip to remember as it is easy to forget.

20.02.06

Paper training your puppy

Puppy Guide, Dog Training

Are you looking for free advice about dog house training? Do you need to know what your choices are when it comes to effectively teaching your new dog how to use the bathroom without messing up your carpet? Look no further because today’s article will discuss the two most efficient ways to learn dog house training for your puppy.

By this point you should already know that you must start dog house training the instant that you obtain your new dog. Once home and ready to start your puppy with his dog house training, you must first decide whether to paper train or house train him. Although both methods lead to the same result, they both are made up into separate areas of potty destination for the dog.

The first of these two types of dog house training methods that we will talk about today is called paper training. What would make you decide to go for the paper training method? This type of dog house training is perfect if you live in a very small area like an apartment that has limited outside training areas.

Another great reason for using the paper method of dog house training is if you are away from the home often. You may have a full time job plus other outside activities that will keep you away at night from your dog. If any of these situations pertain to you then dog house training using the paper method is perfect.

The goal with the paper method of dog house training is to teach the puppy to relieve itself indoors on any type of paper, like a newspaper for example. You can eventually place the newspaper outside which will lead to the puppy going potty outside.

Paper training your dog is a very simple way to wean your dog into going outside, if that is what you wish. Of course you can always keep the paper area inside if you are away often and live in a small apartment that has no outside free area, as discussed earlier.

Dog house training using the paper method is as simple as two easy steps. All you need is a little patience and plenty of newspaper to go around. Below is a simple 2-step method of dog training using the paper method:

1. Place your puppy in an easy-to-clean room and cover the floor with newspaper. Your dog may develop a preference to go potty in one particular area. When this happens, remove the paper from the rest of the floor area. You can then gradually move this paper closer and closer to the door.

2. Eventually, you can then place the paper area right outside your door for a few days. One day, remove the paper totally when outside and praise your dog when it starts to go to the bathroom outside where the paper was once located.