| Housebreaking
of the new Beagle puppy should begin the moment the puppy enters
your house. And your foremost concern is to train your Beagle
puppy not to urinate all over your place. But first, you must
understand that a puppy’s muscles are not yet developed to the
point that it can postpone releasing his urine. If he has to go,
he will go. The puppy will most probably have the ability to control
his pee when he reaches three months. In the meantime, expect
the Beagle puppy to urinate about six times a day. This means
that housebreaking your new Beagle puppy will take patience, time,
and a lot of work. A Beagle puppy
usually urinates after eating. This is because the full stomach
pushes the colon and the bladder. Your Beagle puppy knows that
he will pee really soon and this is why he may turn in circles
or sniff around. When a puppy does these things, especially
after a meal, do not assume that he wants to play with you.
He is sniffing and looking for the right place to urinate. What
you need to do quickly is to take the Beagle puppy to the place
you have designated as the area to relieve himself. Once you
bring the puppy to this area, do not attempt to play with him.
This is a business trip, not a leisure excursion. The puppy
senses that it is what you want – to pee in this place only.
But be patient with your pet. Rushing him will not make him
understand your purpose in the first place. Dog trainers advise
that you give your young Beagle pet about ten minutes to complete
his business.
It will also be to your advantage if you associate
words with the actions of your Beagle puppy. If you notice the
puppy wanting to urinate or defecate, you may clearly enunciate
the word “outside”. If you do this often enough, the puppy will
come to associate the word “outside” as the ideal place for
him to relieve himself. At the first sign or proof that the
puppy understands this, you must immediately praise the Beagle
puppy. He will know that you were pleased. And since dogs naturally
want to please their master, he will remember what he has done
that earned your approval. And soon, you need not keep escorting
your puppy. He knows what “outside” means.
If your puppy happens to pee on a place where
he should not, immediately show your displeasure by sharply
saying “No!” You need not use physical force on the defenseless
puppy. But do not wait for him to finish his business before
you get upset. If you do, he will think that the mess made you
upset, and not the act of peeing on the wrong place.
Up until the age of five months, you need to
keep a watchful eye on your Beagle puppy. This will be his training
period. Afterwards, you will enjoy the easy life of a housebroken
Beagle. |
