How to Train Pomapoo Puppies

By L. Marie

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Newspapers or plastic sheeting
Collar and leash
Large crate
Water bowl
Dog toys
Dog treats
Litter box
Scoopable litter

Litter Training

Step 1:
Lay newspaper or plastic sheeting out to protect the floor where you're going to be doing the litter training.
Step 2:
Place a large crate, large enough for your puppy's litter box, a couple of toys, a water bowl and his bed, on the papers. Place all of these items in the crate, and put about an inch of scoopable litter in the litter box.
Step 3:
Tie or clip your dog's leash to your belt or waist so that he's always with you. Every couple of hours, place him in the litter box for 10 to 15 minutes so that he has a chance to go potty. When he does go potty, wait until he's done and then praise him lavishly. Give him dog treats, rub him, and talk to him in a positive, cheerful tone of voice.
Step 4:
Keep your Pomapoo puppy in his crate at night as you train him. This will help prevent accidents.
Step 5:
Continue with consistent, positive reinforcement until your pup potties consistently in his litter box without having to be put there.

Crate Training

Step 1:
Allow your puppy to move freely back and forth from inside and outside the crate.
Step 2:
Put items the pup has pleasant associations with--food and water, treats he likes, toys, and his bed are examples--inside the crate.
Step 3:
Feed, water and give treats in the crate as much as possible. This will help the pup build more positive associations with the crate.
Step 4:
Close the door of the crate when the puppy is inside, once it's clear that he is occupied with food, treats or a toy and very happy. Stay close by and watch him carefully; you need to open the door of the crate before he shows any signs of distress or wanting to get out.
Step 5:
Increase the amount of time your pup is closed in the crate slowly, always making sure to open the door and let him get out before he shows any signs of distress or unease.
Step 6:
Begin stepping out of the room while your puppy is in the crate. Step back in before he shows signs of distress. Slowly increase the time you're away while he is in the crate, always returning well within his window of comfort.

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