| Training your pooch may be challenging, but should be | | | | need for your dog to adjust to a new crate, or for |
| rewarding over time. Getting your puppy trained is | | | | you to buy a new one. |
| surely one of the must-do's of having a pet inside | | | | For potty training, ensure that your dog's crate is |
| your house. This does not only keep good hygiene | | | | near the relief area but far enough so the smell, |
| within the house apart from housebreaking and potty | | | | bacteria and virus is isolated from your dog's place. In |
| training, but also reaffirms the responsibilities of your | | | | helping your dog get to the potty spot, use the |
| pooch and what its duties are upon acceptance in | | | | same route to avoid confusion. This will exercise |
| your abode. | | | | muscle memory and familiarity. Unlike bigger dogs, |
| One of the basic trainings that you should teach your | | | | puppies may have to visit the john even at night |
| puppy is crate training. This will be your puppy's little | | | | time. |
| corner, so make sure that it is as comfortable and | | | | Rewards are always helpful. Although this is not |
| likable as possible. It is advisable to have a big crate | | | | limited to food treats, puppies would appreciate |
| upon having your pooch. Have a divider to limit its | | | | playtime after a good deed, instead of having just |
| space that would make it comfortable enough. This | | | | kind words and praises. Discipline for your puppy may |
| will ensure that the crate is only made for resting, | | | | take some time but should give you visible results |
| and not for eliminating waste. As your dog grows up, | | | | after exuding patience and hard work. Consistency is |
| you can move the divider depending on its gained | | | | another key to training your puppy like a pro while |
| size. By the time your dog is big enough, there is no | | | | keeping in-touch with your puppy's needs and wants. |