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How do I teach my dog ​​to defecate outside: Easy training tips

A puppy is like a baby. It takes a lot of patience until it learns some basic functions, and at first it can feel like everything is going wrong. On the other hand, he fills us with joy with his innocence and energy.

The good news is that the puppy soiling phase in the house can last little or no time at all. If you handle the issue with patience and systematicity, then the dog will very quickly learn to relieve himself outside and enjoy his walk with you.

How will you accomplish this? Let's see below everything you need to know about the first days and the possibilities of toilet training the dog.

The education diaper

If a puppy of a few days or weeks has just arrived at your home, it is inevitable that he will go through the diaper training stage . And this is because in puppies the clamps are loose, so it is impossible for them to hold on until the walk. But this will last for a while, at most until they are 2-3 months old.

The important thing is to put the diaper in a visible and easily accessible place, away from the dog's food and water. It can be next to the door, the WC or the balcony. Training diapers are absorbent and prevent leaks, so they ensure very good hygiene.

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A little while after the meal, put the puppy on the diaper and wait a few minutes. In all probability, he will relieve himself there. Now it's time to reward it with a caress, a good word and of course a treat !

The stages of the walk

The older the puppy gets, the easier it will be to train him to walk. Once he has had his shots and the vet allows it, you can start taking him outside every 1-2 hours and most importantly, after every meal.

It is good to take it out in the same place every time, so that it does not have many distractions and does not take long to relieve itself. When he finally does, rewarding him with petting and treats is essential for him to understand that this is the desired behavior.

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Little by little, you can thin out the intervals between walks, until you reach 2-3 during the day, which can be done after the puppy passes the age of six months.

Signs that the dog wants to defecate: It is important to observe the dog's behavior so that you can take him out when he needs to. If he whines in front of the door, moves nervously up and down or sniffs the ground, he is showing you in his manner that he wants to go to the bathroom.

What should I do if my dog ​​soils inside?

At some point an accident can happen, especially if you have a puppy. It is good to remember the following:

  • We don't argue and we don't terrorize the dog , since that way we will simply stress it and have the opposite results in the long run. We always choose the positive reward when he does something right.

  • We clean the spot with a special cleaner that dissolves the odors, so that the dog cannot smell them again.

  • If for some reason the dog keeps defecating in a certain spot, we use a repellant spray that will keep him away.

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Written by: Antonia Garifalos

Antonia Garifalos is a specialist pet care, nutrition and behavior consultant , born in Athens. He grew up in a house that was (and is more or less) a small Ark. Thus, he specialized in the care of pets as well as in their behavior, being the holder of the corresponding Pet Care & Pet Behavior diplomas of the ACS of Australia.

At the same time, her thirst for knowledge led her to deal with the nutritional part as well, receiving the corresponding Advanced Canine & Feline Nutrition diploma from the Animal Care College . He writes articles in many popular online magazines such as HuffingtonPost.gr , jenny.gr , i-efimerida.gr , fe-mail.gr , shape.gr and others, where he shares tips for your favorite pets!

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