How to Housebreak a Husky Puppy
Housebreaking a husky puppy is basically the same as it is for any breed. Husky pups are eager to learn and please their new owners. This makes training a bit easier for both pup and owner. Housebreaking takes work and consistency on your part. The pup needs to feel loved no matter how many times you have to repeat the cycle of training. Never correct your puppy in anger. That will lead to a puppy that is afraid, and you will find yourself frustrated with your efforts
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Instructions
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Start training when your husky puppy is about 6 months old. Take the puppy outside every hour to a designated potty area. When the pup finishes its "job" reward with praise, a treat and play time.
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Feed your husky pup at the same time every day, but keep water available at all times. This creates a more consistent training atmosphere for the pup and you. After feeding, take the pup outside to the same area for potty time. Stick to this routine as much as possible. The pup will soon understand that this is what you expect. Remember to reward and praise after the pup is done.
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When you can't be with your puppy, keep him confined in an area that has different flooring than the rest of the house or in a fenced in play area outside. The different flooring will help the pup understand that going potty on the carpet is a no-no. Suggested flooring would be concrete or vinyl with an area of newspapers. Pups will shred the papers as well, so be prepared to clean up the area as soon as you get home. Take the pup outside even if they have gone potty in this area. They will soon understand that going outside to potty is what will make you happy.
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Tips & Warnings
Puppies are unable to control body functions before it is 6 months old, thereby making efforts to housebreak them ineffective.
Always praise and reward good behavior. This helps the pup learn what is expected of them.
Be prepared for setbacks no matter how consistent you are with training; just keep moving forward with the training.
References
- Photo Credit Malamute Husky image by Martin Sproul from Fotolia.com
