House-training your puppy is an important and sensitive task for both dog and owner. We have helpful tips and tricks on how to house-train your puppy.
A little mishap is almost inevitable - every new puppy owner has to learn this after a very short time. When a puppy needs to be house-trained, there is very little time to react. It is not malicious intent for a puppy to pee in the home, because it is innate to avoid soiling "its nest" as much as possible. That's why the mother dog would never scold him. She is patient and understanding, just as you should be.
Most puppies move into their new home between eight and 12 weeks of age - and are often not yet house-trained. When a puppy will be house-trained varies from person to person. The physical requirements are met from around 14 weeks of age. Most puppies are house-trained at the age of three to four months. By five months at the latest, there should be no more mishaps.
A puppy should be walked at least five times a day. As a rough guide, it is said that a puppy under 12 weeks of age should be taken out approximately every 1.5 to 2 hours, puppies up to 16 weeks of age every 2.5 hours and puppies aged four to six months approximately every three to four hours. The first and last walk is best done immediately after getting up or before going to bed . In between, it should always take place after every meal, after sleeping or after a play session. Also look out for signs in your puppy: a whimper, restlessness, sniffing the ground or turning in circles can indicate that he needs to go out quickly.
If your puppy needs to go out at night, he will look for a corner and do his business there. To avoid this, you should have the puppy close to you so that you can hear when he becomes restless. Either let him sleep in a cozy transport box or place his dog bed in a large cardboard box. In both cases, he won't be able to sneak away inconspicuously, but will start whimpering when he needs to. Then you need to react quickly. Grab your puppy and carry him as quickly as possible to the place where he can relieve himself.
If the puddle is already on the floor, it is best not to react to it at all. The puppy will not be able to associate it with scolding you now. Clean the area very thoroughly, as any lingering odor could encourage the puppy to urinate here again. It is best to use a special cleaning agent, as normal household cleaners may not be sufficient.
Show patience and understanding towards your puppy if he does his business inside. He is not yet physically able to hold back excrement for long.
A puppy can be physically house-trained from around 14 weeks of age, on average a puppy is house-trained at the age of three to four months.
Up to the age of 16 weeks, a puppy needs to go outside approximately every two hours. Watch out for signs such as a quiet whining or howling, turning in circles or sniffing the floor. Then you need to hurry.