{"id":897,"date":"2020-09-05T22:10:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T22:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bowmanvet.com\/?p=897"},"modified":"2021-08-18T12:03:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T19:03:56","slug":"are-you-ready-its-time-to-house-train-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/are-you-ready-its-time-to-house-train-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready? It\u2019s Time to House Train Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The phrase \u201cIt\u2019s a good thing you\u2019re cute!\u201d is a common one among owners of young animals. Indeed, their charm and innocence wins us over every single time they have an accident inside the house. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But just because they are adorable and deserving of our unending love and affection, soiling inside the house is an unsustainable practice to carry beyond their first year. So, what\u2019s the best way to house train your pet? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Consistency Is Key<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Puppies are able to respond to house training between 12-16 weeks of age. Before that, they have no control over elimination. Once they are encouraged to use their dedicated, personal spot they tend to recognize and return to it with greater frequency as time goes by. Positively reinforce the action of proper elimination with lavish praise and affection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s All in the Timing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppies need to go to the bathroom directly following meals, waking up, and playing, but it can take up to a half hour for them to answer the call. Provide them with an opportunity to go to the bathroom every 3-4 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Do It!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may find quicker success if you use the same phrase each and every time you take your pet outside to eliminate. A simple \u201cyou can do it\u201d will suffice, but other phrases like \u201cgo\u201d or \u201ccome on\u201d or \u201cdo your business\u201d can help them associate your words with the action. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accompany your pet to their spot. If they don\u2019t go, give them encouragement or bring them indoors for 10-15 minutes. Repeat the process until they go.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Signs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you begin to house train your pet, you\u2019ll likely observe some of the following tell tale behaviors:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n