How to Ween a Puppy

By svicinanza

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Cage or carrying case.

Step 1:
The best weening method is to place the puppy in a carrying case or a cage appropriate for the dog's size.
Step 2:
Place the puppy in the cage or carrying case in the evening when you are going to bed. Don't go down and get the puppy when it begins to cry; this will only make matters worse. After a little while the puppy will stop crying and go to sleep.
Step 3:
In the morning open the door closest to the carry case and take the puppy right outside so that it can do its business outside.
Step 4:
Try to remember to say "out, out," when helping the puppy to get out the door. This will reinforce the command in the puppy's mind.
Step 5:
Performs steps 2 through 4 every day and you will find the puppy reacting very well to the routine.

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