You need all the time you could get, as well as a good deal of effort and patience when trying to housebreak a Pit Bull puppy. Remember always that you should not set a time frame, lest you set yourself up for disappointment - different puppies have different learning curves, so the main thing for you would be to stick to a routine. Many an owner has waved the white flag in desperate frustration, not knowing what to do or when to fully instill those housebreaking techniques in their dogs. Easy come, easy go, little high, little low - you cannot expect your puppy to be perfect so it's important never to mete out punishment if he fails to do his business where he should the first, second or even fifth time around.
There are many things that can be implemented or done that could make you and your puppy go through housebreaking with the least possible hassle. Consistency is the first thing you have to pay heed to - as we said earlier, once you've got a routine, you have to stand by it. Take your dog out at the same time everyday, or if you aren't able to, make sure that someone else can. The puppy will soon learn when it is time to go, and eventually will know what is expected of him. Announce the routine to everyone else in your family, and ask them to help if need be. Keeping a doggy diary of sorts may sound like cornball stuff, but this is where you want to place your dog's habits so you can keep track of his progress and make necessary corrections.
So as to avoid any accidents that happen on the inside, it is recommended that you join your puppy outside to make sure he is indeed going to the "bathroom". If you think going out as your puppy goes is "too much information" for you, then confine him to a backyard or crate so that he is aware that this is his "area of business."
Infrequent or inconsistent feeding can be the downfall of many a housebreaking process. Until your dog is fully housebroken, you want to hold the extra treats, and you want to make sure your dog is fed at the same time everyday, and given the same portions per mealtime.
The most important thing when housebreaking your puppy is to be patient and understanding. "It" is bound to happen where it shouldn't, and you cannot expect your dog to master housebreaking techniques ASAP. Give your dog all the time he needs, and don't expe
So as to avoid any accidents that happen on the inside, it is recommended that you join your puppy outside to make sure he is indeed going to the "bathroom". If you think going out as your puppy goes is "too much information" for you, then confine him to a backyard or crate so that he is aware that this is his "area of business."
Infrequent or inconsistent feeding can be the downfall of many a housebreaking process. Until your dog is fully housebroken, you want to hold the extra treats, and you want to make sure your dog is fed at the same time everyday, and given the same portions per mealtime.
The most important thing when housebreaking your puppy is to be patient and understanding. "It" is bound to happen where it shouldn't, and you cannot expect your dog to master housebreaking techniques ASAP. Give your dog all the time he needs, and don't expe
So as to avoid any accidents that happen on the inside, it is recommended that you join your puppy outside to make sure he is indeed going to the "bathroom". If you think going out as your puppy goes is "too much information" for you, then confine him to a backyard or crate so that he is aware that this is his "area of business."
Infrequent or inconsistent feeding can be the downfall of many a housebreaking process. Until your dog is fully housebroken, you want to hold the extra treats, and you want to make sure your dog is fed at the same time everyday, and given the same portions per mealtime.
The most important thing when housebreaking your puppy is to be patient and understanding. "It" is bound to happen where it shouldn't, and you cannot expect your dog to master housebreaking techniques ASAP. Give your dog all the time he needs, and don't expect Beethoven the Umpteenth when your dog is most likely an average Rover - set your expectations reasonably. It all comes with the territory - cleaning up, dealing with the stench and squirming as you clean up, and not punishing your dog for making you work extra hard. You will have a much better relationship with your puppy if you are patient with him as he grows.
Infrequent or inconsistent feeding can be the downfall of many a housebreaking process. Until your dog is fully housebroken, you want to hold the extra treats, and you want to make sure your dog is fed at the same time everyday, and given the same portions per mealtime.
The most important thing when housebreaking your puppy is to be patient and understanding. "It" is bound to happen where it shouldn't, and you cannot expect your dog to master housebreaking techniques ASAP. Give your dog all the time he needs, and don't expect Beethoven the Umpteenth when your dog is most likely an average Rover - set your expectations reasonably. It all comes with the territory - cleaning up, dealing with the stench and squirming as you clean up, and not punishing your dog for making you work extra hard. You will have a much better relationship with your puppy if you are patient with him as he grows.