How to House Train a Puppy Fast.

There are three main methods for house training a puppy that I recommend.

1. Pee pad training

2. Crate training

3. Doggie door training

Each method has its pros and cons which i will outline later in this post.

Pee Pad Training can be a useful training method for people who live in apartments or have no yard to let the dog into to go potty. This method can also be useful for those who wish to gradually train there dog to go potty outside without having to confine them to a crate at any time.

Pros:

• Useful for people with no yard
• No need to confine puppy
• Inexpensive setup

Cons:

• Most difficult method
• Potentially unsightly and odorous

Method Detail

In order for this method to work best it must be implemented immediately. The longer your puppy goes potty on your floor the more difficult it will be to break them of this habit. Allowing them go potty on your floor will also leave a scent that encourages the puppy to go potty on your floor rather than the pee pad. The pad must also be changed regularly or the puppy may not want to go potty on it if it becomes too soiled. The use of a pee pad spray can aid in training the puppy. This spay encourages the puppy to go potty where it is sprayed. If you have ever seen a dog sniffing around for a spot to go potty you will understand the concept behind this spray. A pee pad tray will ensure the pad does not get torn or bundled up by the puppy. A urine scent removal spray can be helpful to remove the scent from spots on your floor where your puppy has gone potty previously. This method can be used to gradually train the puppy to go potty outside by continuously moving the pee pad towards the door and then eventually having the pee pad outside. Once the puppy is used to going potty on the pee pad outside you can then remove the pee pad completely. Your puppy is then house trained.

Supply list

• Pee pad spray
• Pee pad tray
• Urine scent removal spray
• High quality pee pads

Setup expense

$30-$50

Crate Training Is one of the most fast and reliable methods for potty training a puppy. This method is useful for nearly everyone, it is especially useful for people in apartments who have an outside area where they want there puppy to go potty.

Pros:

• Very high chance of successful potty training
• No unsightly and smelly pee pads

Cons:

• Moderate setup cost
• Must not be absent from home for longer than 6 hours

This method Is typically the most likely to succeed of the three methods outline here. It simply involves confining the puppy to a wire crate during the night and at any time you are absent from the house. Dogs do not want to go potty in a confined space. Once you let the puppy out in the morning you must immediately let the puppy outside to go potty. Remember, punishing your dog after accidents is not an effective way to train a dog. Reward the puppy when they go potty outside. Treats and praise are usually the most effective way to do this. Approximately 15-20 minutes after the puppy eats or drinks you should let the puppy outside to go potty. Eventually the puppy will want to go outside to go potty and the crate will not be necessary; however, many dogs learn to enjoy there crate as there private spot and will stay inside it even when the crate door is open.

Supply list

• Wire crate
• Crate bed

Setup Expence

$75-$250

Doggie Door Training is the least labor intensive house training method available and is only useful for people with a fenced in yard. This method allows the puppy to get plenty of exercise and outside fun.

Pros:

• Virtually no work for owner once puppy is trained
• Puppy gets plenty of exercise and freedom
• No need to confine puppy
• No unsightly and smelly pee pads

Cons:

• Must have fenced in yard
• High setup costs

This method allows puppies to go inside or outside at will, which animals typically greatly enjoy. Dogs naturally prefer to go potty outside so this method can work well for many people. This method may need to be used in conjunction with pee pad training or crate training until the puppy knows to only go potty outside. You may need a professional to install your doggie door in your wall our door. Depending on your technical ability you may be able to install your own doggie door. Keep in mind to check on your dog outside regularly with this method to ensure they are safe. This is particularly important with toy breeds, which can be attacked by birds of prey.

Supply list

• Doggie door
• Possible Professional installation

Setup cost

$100- $500