April 21, 2011
What kind of correction should I use when my 13 week old puppy has a housetraining accident?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy,We are house training our G.S. pup (13 weeks old) and he is doing quite well. Now, while in the house, he is either on a leash with me or in his crate. He has not had an accident since we began this practice but I'm not sure how to correct him if/when he does. In the past when I have caught him in the act, I would sternly say 'No - Outside' and take him out to his potty spot. Should my correction be more firm than this or this appropriate?
Thank you,
Adam
Cindy's Answer:
At 13 weeks I wouldn’t give a correction at all because a correction is only suitable is the dog is knowingly doing something wrong. No 13 week old puppy is housebroken, so in my experience they don’t warrant a correction for mistakes.
With puppies and housetraining, I’m more likely to make a sharp sound and clap my hands if they start to have an accident to interrupt them and then take them right outside to finish what they started. Since my pups are always on a leash attached to me, they can’t sneak off to go, so this works very well.
It sounds like you are doing fine.
Cindy
With puppies and housetraining, I’m more likely to make a sharp sound and clap my hands if they start to have an accident to interrupt them and then take them right outside to finish what they started. Since my pups are always on a leash attached to me, they can’t sneak off to go, so this works very well.
It sounds like you are doing fine.
Cindy
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