If you have just picked out a new dog or puppy and plan to keep him or her inside, getting your new pet house trained should be your first priority. There are several puppy house training methods that can help you out and the method you choose to use will depend on your own personal preference and your family’s lifestyle.

One dog potty training technique is called paper training. The basic idea here is to teach your new dog or puppy to do their business on a paper somewhere in your house. You need to praise them when they do it right and getting after them (in a loving yet stern manner) when they make a mess in the house. You can combine this with the next technique to encourage them to go outside when possible, but use the paper if they have to go inside.

Training your dog to go to the bathroom outside is one of the most common methods of house training. The best way to do this is to take them out very often and praise them when they go to the bathroom. Scolding them when they make a mess in the house is important too. If you want to combine techniques, you can praise them a little bit when they go on the paper and praise them excessively when they go outside. This will help them know you want them to go outside, but it is ok if they have to use the paper.

There are other techniques like crate training you may want to explore. To learn more, go to KDMGermanShepherds.com for more information on obedience training for dogs including the Secrets to Dog Training program and The Ultimate House Training guide which can help you teach your dog to be a little angel.

For those of you who own a German Shepherd, be sure to check out the training German Shepherd puppies page we made at KDMGermanShepherds.com. It has some useful tips for German Shepherd puppies and more information about some of the top dog training courses you can get over the internet.