Housebreaking of the new Miniature Pinscher puppy should begin
the moment the puppy enters your house. And your foremost concern
is to train your Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature
Pinscher puppy to urinate about six times a day. This means
that housebreaking your new Miniature Pinscher puppy will take
patience, time, and a lot of work.
A Miniature
Pinscher puppy usually urinates after eating. This is because
the full stomach pushes the colon and the bladder. Your Miniature
Pinscher 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
Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature
Pinscher pet about ten minutes to complete his business.
It will
also be to your advantage if you associate words with the actions
of your Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher 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
Miniature Pinscher puppy. This will be his training period.
Afterwards, you will enjoy the easy life of a housebroken Miniature
Pinscher. |
