| Housebreaking any new pet can often be a daunting | | | | especially if you are away. Make sure the area can |
| challenge, and housebreaking your Pit Bull puppy will | | | | be closed off so that the dog cannot get out and |
| be no exception. It is a necessary step that you as a | | | | gain access to other areas of the house when no |
| dog owner must take if you intend your Pit Bull to be | | | | one is home. Baby gates tend to work well, because |
| an indoor pet, but one that many owners dread. The | | | | the dog can still see you and won?t feel as though |
| earlier you start training your dog the better, and | | | | he is shut in.During your time at home, try to give |
| many veterinarians recommend starting | | | | your Pit Bull puppy as much of your attention as |
| housebreaking at around eight weeks old.Pit Bulls tend | | | | possible. Try to go outside with him at least every |
| to learn well by repetition, so it is important to | | | | thirty minutes or so, and make sure you praise or |
| develop a daily routine and stick to it as much as | | | | reward him for relieving himself outside. Praise and |
| possible. They also crave lots and lots of attention, | | | | rewards will help him learn that it is good to potty |
| which will help them to feel more secure in their new | | | | outside, and he will catch on quick.Expect your puppy |
| home and possibly make training easier. It is best if | | | | to have accidents in the house. It is just something |
| someone is at home at all times with the Pit Bull | | | | that is going to happen no matter how diligent you |
| during housebreaking, as it will definitely make the | | | | are in training him. Punishing your puppy for this will |
| process much faster. It is important that you have a | | | | only lead to more setbacks. The best way to handle |
| designated area for your Pit Bull that is to be | | | | housebreaking is to be patient, and remember that it |
| considered his individual space. Ideally, his space | | | | is a long process for both of you that won?t happen |
| should be somewhere easy to clean up, like a tiled | | | | overnight. The more attention you give your new Pit |
| floor for example, because accidents are likely to | | | | Bull puppy, the more he will thrive and do well. During |
| happen, especially in the beginning. The area will need | | | | all of the time you devote to training your puppy, |
| to have his bed, chew toys, and food and water | | | | you are building a good relationship with him as well, |
| since this is the area he will spend a lot of time in, | | | | hopefully one that will last a lifetime. |