Housebreaking also known as house-training is the process of training a domesticated animal that lives with its owners in the house to excrete in a designated indoors area or outside. Training your dog requires patience, consistency, and commitment. In some occasions, this process can be stressful and strenuous for you. The process is usually done to puppies as they are easy to teach and eager to learn. It typically takes about 4 – 6 months for a poodle to be fully trainable. When should you begin?

It is recommended to begin the training when the puppy is between twelve to sixteen weeks. At that point, its expected that he can hold is bladder and control it. Come up with a routine for your puppy. It will teach them that there are times to play and eat. Take your poodle outside frequently immediately after they wake up or finished drinking and eating. Always ensure that you take him to the same spot each time this will prompt them to go each time they smell their scent. While your puppy is relieving themselves, it is vital to use a specific phrase before they go to remind them what to do. Take them out for some playtime only after they have eliminated. Give your puppy treats after they are finished excreting because it will remind them of what is coming after they go outside. Make sure they have finished before rewarding them to allow them not to forget easily.

Do remember that a lot of energy is used during this exercise, therefore, making it a key factor before embarking on it. If you are impatient or are trying to rush the process, that can also stress the puppy. It is advisable to avoid using loud tones rather than offering a treat for a job well done. Also, put your poodle on a regular feeding routine. Feeding your pup at the same times each day will make it more likely that they will relieve consistently making housetraining easier for both of you.

Supervise your pet at all times to make sure they do not soil your house. Lock your pet to a nearby piece of furniture with a holder if you are not actively training. Look for signs if your puppy needs to go out such as: -

• Barking

• Scratching the door

• Squatting

• Restlessness

• Sniffing around or circling

One should immediately grab and take them outside to their release spot after observing the above signs. Praise them and reward with a treat after releasing their waste.

It is imperative not to discipline your puppy for an accident. Stay calm and self-confident while directing the pup to the place where you want them to go. If all here is done correctly then evidently your goal will be achieved.

Lastly, if you have to be away from five to eight hours a day, then its recommended not to sleeper your dog. In this case, you may train them to specifically urinate or soil at a particular area indoors be it a corner where you have laid down a newspaper or arrange with someone such as your friend to take them for breaks wherever you are away.