How Do You Housebreak A Stubborn Puppy?
Housebreaking puppies can be difficult enough with a dog who aims to please, but if you find yourself with a stubborn puppy it’s easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed. The good news is even stubborn puppies can be housebroken, but it’s going to take a shift in strategy and some extra surveillance from you. Confine your puppy to a small area, preferably with hard floors. If you’ve already encountered problems with housebreaking you need to keep the puppy where you can always have an eye on him, and if that area has floors that are easy to clean it will make your life that much easier. The kitchen is usually a good choice; put up baby gates, and make sure you move puppy’s food and water where he can get at them. Keep an eye on the puppy at all times. For dogs that struggle with housebreaking it’s vital that you catch them in the actual act of having an accident, and that requires near-constant supervision. When you see her squatting, immediately say, “No!” and take her outside. Find the
