POMERANIAN HOUSETRAINING TIPS
One of the most useful devices for raising a puppy is a crate, either in the form of a fold-up wire crate or the conventional carrier. This device can aid in housebreaking puppies. It can also save hundreds of dollars in damage to household items. Since the crate is portable it can easily be taken along on trips. This makes overnight visits or vacations with the family pet more enjoyable and safer for your pet. People who raise, train, and show dogs have been aware of the benefits of crates for years. Unfortunately, the new pet owner may not be as well informed.
A recommended procedure to prevent problems is based on several canine tendencies. These are the pup’s preference to bed down with, or in the presence of others, to bed down in a sheltered den-like atmosphere, and to learn through association. Therefore the following conditions are recommended strongly.
1.) The crate should be large enough for an adult dog to stand up and turn around in unimpeded.
2.) Assemble the crate and place it in the bedroom. The bedroom is recommended because the pup wants association with others.
3.) Introduce the pup to the crate by placing several treats in and around it. Also feed the pup several meals inside the crate.
Remove collar and tags to prevent possible entanglement.
4.) Well before bedtime place the pup in the crate and offer a treat. Close and lock the crate.
5.) Leave the room, but remain just outside in order to audit the pup’s behavior.
6.) At the first sign of any separation responses (such as barking or growling) intervene with a sharply raised voice. Some pups
will not respond to a raised voice, but most will respond to the sound of a shaker can (a coffee can with a few coins or small
stones in it) or a newspaper slapped sharply against the door.
7.) Usually the pup settles quietly in the crate after three to eight attempts at emotional responses. After the puppy is quiet, keep
itinside for about ten minutes. Do not pet or praise the pup immediately after releasing it. This can reinforce the desirability of
leaving the crate.
8.) After an interval of 30-45 minutes, repeat the procedure. Extend the pup’s quiet time to about 30 minutes.
9.) While the pup is inside the crate also provide one chewable toy.
BUT REMEMBER ANY COLLAR OR LEAD MUST BE REMOVED WHILE IN THE CRATE!
By the time bedtime arrives, the pup has associated being quiet with being inside the crate. Also the effects of separation are lessened because of the crate being on the bedroom where a family member sleeps. Only when all methods have failed is it a good idea to separate or isolate a puppy as isolation is the worst punishment you can inflict on the gregarious natured little Pomeranian.
Be advised that usually immediately after waking the pup will eliminate. It will probably whine or bark, since dogs tend to avoid eliminating in their bedding areas. The pup can then be taken outside to eliminate.
This procedure has several adavantages:
1.) The pup does not form the habit of eliminating inside the house.
2.) The pup can be placed in it’s “den” when it cannot be watched during the day-a 4 feet by 4 feet pen centrally located is best.
3.) The separation reflex is reduced curtailing possible side effects related to stress.
4.) A pup who has been successfully house-trained will prefer it’s den when it cannot be watched during the day. As the pup matures, it will voluntarily seek out the safe area and enter it at appropriate times to rest, etc.
Your relationship with your pet will be enhanced if you keep it’s life structured. A secure dog is a happier dog with a happier owner!
NOTE:
Our breeders recommend a 4’ X 4’ pen –(can be plastic babies play yard available at Target or Walmart) inside the house in a centrally located area to begin the day-training. Bed, food & toys in one corner-and pee pad, newspaper or litter-box in an opposite corner. Be sure to cover the floor with a scrubbable cover like heavy plastic or tarpaulin. When you are not actively engaged with your Pom-place them in the “safe area” and you will avoid the accidents while encouraging pee pad training and alone time contentment.
A recommended procedure to prevent problems is based on several canine tendencies. These are the pup’s preference to bed down with, or in the presence of others, to bed down in a sheltered den-like atmosphere, and to learn through association. Therefore the following conditions are recommended strongly.
1.) The crate should be large enough for an adult dog to stand up and turn around in unimpeded.
2.) Assemble the crate and place it in the bedroom. The bedroom is recommended because the pup wants association with others.
3.) Introduce the pup to the crate by placing several treats in and around it. Also feed the pup several meals inside the crate.
Remove collar and tags to prevent possible entanglement.
4.) Well before bedtime place the pup in the crate and offer a treat. Close and lock the crate.
5.) Leave the room, but remain just outside in order to audit the pup’s behavior.
6.) At the first sign of any separation responses (such as barking or growling) intervene with a sharply raised voice. Some pups
will not respond to a raised voice, but most will respond to the sound of a shaker can (a coffee can with a few coins or small
stones in it) or a newspaper slapped sharply against the door.
7.) Usually the pup settles quietly in the crate after three to eight attempts at emotional responses. After the puppy is quiet, keep
itinside for about ten minutes. Do not pet or praise the pup immediately after releasing it. This can reinforce the desirability of
leaving the crate.
8.) After an interval of 30-45 minutes, repeat the procedure. Extend the pup’s quiet time to about 30 minutes.
9.) While the pup is inside the crate also provide one chewable toy.
BUT REMEMBER ANY COLLAR OR LEAD MUST BE REMOVED WHILE IN THE CRATE!
By the time bedtime arrives, the pup has associated being quiet with being inside the crate. Also the effects of separation are lessened because of the crate being on the bedroom where a family member sleeps. Only when all methods have failed is it a good idea to separate or isolate a puppy as isolation is the worst punishment you can inflict on the gregarious natured little Pomeranian.
Be advised that usually immediately after waking the pup will eliminate. It will probably whine or bark, since dogs tend to avoid eliminating in their bedding areas. The pup can then be taken outside to eliminate.
This procedure has several adavantages:
1.) The pup does not form the habit of eliminating inside the house.
2.) The pup can be placed in it’s “den” when it cannot be watched during the day-a 4 feet by 4 feet pen centrally located is best.
3.) The separation reflex is reduced curtailing possible side effects related to stress.
4.) A pup who has been successfully house-trained will prefer it’s den when it cannot be watched during the day. As the pup matures, it will voluntarily seek out the safe area and enter it at appropriate times to rest, etc.
Your relationship with your pet will be enhanced if you keep it’s life structured. A secure dog is a happier dog with a happier owner!
NOTE:
Our breeders recommend a 4’ X 4’ pen –(can be plastic babies play yard available at Target or Walmart) inside the house in a centrally located area to begin the day-training. Bed, food & toys in one corner-and pee pad, newspaper or litter-box in an opposite corner. Be sure to cover the floor with a scrubbable cover like heavy plastic or tarpaulin. When you are not actively engaged with your Pom-place them in the “safe area” and you will avoid the accidents while encouraging pee pad training and alone time contentment.
