Whippet Pup Housebreaking

House training a whippet pup can take days or much longer, just be confident it can be done, don’t give up faith if some set back occur. Follow these simple guidelines and rest assured that success is attainable.

Regarding dog home training, whippet dogs are just like any other breed, some are easier and some will test your patience, keep your cool and carry on with this program, it is the most reliable and gentle method and eventually you’ll succeed.

Timing

Anticipate when your whippet pup needs to eliminate. After a nap, eating, playing or when he suddenly sniffs intently, take your pet to the designated spot, if he eliminates, praise him enthusiastically, if he doesn’t, place him back in his crate , wait and repeat the procedure until he complies.

If you use a special word when the dog relives himself, he will soon learn to eliminate when you give that command.





Avoid accidents

Restrict the puppy in his crate when you can’t supervise him.

As a rule of thumb a puppy shouldn’t be left in his crate for more than two consecutive hours and only after exercising.

Should an accident happen in the house, clean up immediately and thoroughly. Avoid ammonia based cleaners, they tend to attract further accidents.

If necessary use attractive and repelling sprays especially made for house training a dog, they can be bought in pet shops and supermarkets and really work!

Create routines

Create a sensible routine that is compatible with your lifestyle and the necessity of your whippet pup.

If your dog knows what to expect from you, he will be more relaxed, reliable and your task of house training a dog will be easier.

Punishment

It is perfectly useless to punish your dog after an accident, he won’t understand.

That guilty look only means he is afraid you are once again about to go mad for no apparent reason.

If you are so lucky to catch him in the act of eliminating indoors, say “No” sternly and move him to the designated place.

Clean up

Keep the eliminating spot clean, who wants to use a dirty bathroom?




Be consistent

If you are firm and consistent your puppy will learn to respect you as his leader and master and you’ll lay the basis for a smooth and enjoyable partnership.


Crate training a dog for traveling

Traveling with your pet will be easy and pleasurable if he is crate trained.

All airlines companies require that dogs travel in a kennel.

If your dog is already used to it, even long trips won’t be stressful.

Once arrived, it will be easy for your dog to stay in an unfamiliar environment if he has access to his cozy little den.

If you are guest in a friend’s home, you won’t break a long time friendship because your dog destroys the heirloom carpet.

When you can’t supervise your puppy, he will be in his private quarters, sheltered from dangers and temptations.

Crate training a dog is an effective answer to behavioral problems

A thunderstorm, fireworks, the owner absence can be stressful moments for your dog.

The result can be typical anxiety behavior: door scratching, obsessive barking, furniture chewing, eliminating in inappropriate areas.

The judicious use of the crate can help you curb your pet anxiety, providing to your dog a place where he will feel safe and to you, peace of mind.

What is the correct size crate for a whippet?

A medium-large size crate will do for most adult whippets.

When choosing a crate don't refer only to maker instructions about to the weight of the dog, keep in mind that whippets are taller then most dogs of the same weight and might therefore require larger crate to stand and turn around.

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