| Housebreaking
of the new Springer Spaniel puppy should begin the moment the
puppy enters your house. And your foremost concern is to train
your Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel puppy to urinate
about six times a day. This means that housebreaking your new
Springer Spaniel puppy will take patience, time, and a lot of
work. A Springer Spaniel puppy
usually urinates after eating. This is because the full stomach
pushes the colon and the bladder. Your Springer Spaniel 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 Springer
Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel
pet about ten minutes to complete his business.
It will also be to your advantage if you associate
words with the actions of your Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel 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 Springer Spaniel puppy. This will
be his training period. Afterwards, you will enjoy the easy
life of a housebroken Springer Spaniel. |
