| Housebreaking
of the new Pit Bull puppy should begin the moment the puppy enters
your house. And your foremost concern is to train your Pit Bull
puppy not to urinate all over your place. But first, you must
understand that a puppy’s muscles are not yet developed to the
point that it can postpone releasing his urine. If he has to go,
he will go. The puppy will most probably have the ability to control
his pee when he reaches three months. In the meantime, expect
the Pit Bull puppy to urinate about six times a day. This means
that housebreaking your new Pit Bull puppy will take patience,
time, and a lot of work. A
Pit Bull puppy usually urinates after eating. This is because
the full stomach pushes the colon and the bladder. Your Pit
Bull puppy knows that he will pee really soon and this is why
he may turn in circles or sniff around. When a puppy does these
things, especially after a meal, do not assume that he wants
to play with you. He is sniffing and looking for the right place
to urinate. What you need to do quickly is to take the Pit Bull
puppy to the place you have designated as the area to relieve
himself. Once you bring the puppy to this area, do not attempt
to play with him. This is a business trip, not a leisure excursion.
The puppy senses that it is what you want – to pee in this place
only. But be patient with your pet. Rushing him will not make
him understand your purpose in the first place. Dog trainers
advise that you give your young Pit Bull pet about ten minutes
to complete his business.
It will also be to
your advantage if you associate words with the actions of your
Pit Bull puppy. If you notice the puppy wanting to urinate or
defecate, you may clearly enunciate the word “outside”. If you
do this often enough, the puppy will come to associate the word
“outside” as the ideal place for him to relieve himself. At
the first sign or proof that the puppy understands this, you
must immediately praise the Pit Bull puppy. He will know that
you were pleased. And since dogs naturally want to please their
master, he will remember what he has done that earned your approval.
And soon, you need not keep escorting your puppy. He knows what
“outside” means.
If your puppy happens
to pee on a place where he should not, immediately show your
displeasure by sharply saying “No!” You need not use physical
force on the defenseless puppy. But do not wait for him to finish
his business before you get upset. If you do, he will think
that the mess made you upset, and not the act of peeing on the
wrong place.
Up until the age
of five months, you need to keep a watchful eye on your Pit
Bull puppy. This will be his training period. Afterwards, you
will enjoy the easy life of a housebroken Pit Bull. |
