House-breaking your Pit Bull puppy requires a lot of time,
effort, and patience on the part of the owner. There is no set
time-frame on when your puppy will be able to do this, or how
long it will take, you just have to start a routine and stick
with it until it is finished. Many owners lose patience with
their dogs due to problems that often arise during the house
breaking process. It is important to just work through them as
they come, and to remember not to punish your puppy, but work
through this process together.
Many things can be done along the way that will help make
housebreaking faster and easier for you and your puppy. As with
any type of training, you have to be consistent with the
routine. Take your dog out at the same time everyday, or if you
aren't able to, make sure that someone else can. The puppy will
soon learn when it is time to go, and eventually will know what
is expected of him. You should have everyone else in the
household alerted to the routine, and willing to help when
needed. Sometimes it is helpful to keep a journal of your dog's
habits, so that if they turn into a problem later, it will be
easier to correct them.
You should also try to go outside with your puppy so that you
can be sure he is going to the bathroom while he is outside,
which will help avoid accidents while inside. If you are unable
to go out with your puppy, he should be confined to one area
such as a crate, or fenced in backyard, so that he can learn
this is his space to go.
One thing that can interrupt the housebreaking process is
irregular feedings. It is important that you feed your puppy the
same amount at the same time everyday, and try to avoid giving
him extra snacks and treats until he is successfully housebroken.
The most important thing when housebreaking your puppy is to be
patient and understanding. He is going to learn overnight, and
there will be messes along the way. You have to understand that
this takes time, and try to maintain reasonable expectations of
your puppy. It is important not to punish your puppy when that
happens, rather just clean it up and accept it for what it is,
part of the process. You will have a much better relationship
with your puppy if you are patient with him as he grows.
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