Dogs bring so much joy to our lives—as well as some pretty nasty odors and stains. But the good news is, there are proven methods for training your pup not to relieve themselves on your floors—plus an effective pet urine odor removal treatment for when accidents do occur.
Protect Your Carpet By House Training Your Dog
Prevention is the goal when it comes to training your pet. Dogs tend to relieve themselves over and over in the same spot, so training may actually be easier than you might think. I’ve had many experiences where my puppy has gone to the bathroom all over the house before she was trained to go outside. These tricks below have helped out sooo much!!
You can keep these areas odor-free with Pet Urine Removal Treatment from Temecula Valley Chem-Dry, plus prevent future accidents with these tips from the pros at Wag! With whichever method you choose from below, it’s important to stick with it and stay consistent each day.
The Kennel Method
1 – Find a crate or kennel that’s the right size for your dog—large enough to stand up, turn around, and move comfortably, but small enough that it isn’t easy for your pet to relieve themselves inside.
2 – Add a pillow, treats, and toys to make the kennel comfortable and cozy.
3 – Use phrases like “let’s go”, “in your crate”, or “inside” as verbal cues to help your dog learn to go in and out of the kennel. Toys and treats can also be used as reinforcement to associate their good behavior with a reward.
4 – Establish a specific time each day for your dog to spend in the kennel—like while you’re sleeping at night or away at work during the day. Just be sure not to leave them in their kennel for too long, especially for large or high-energy breeds.
5 – Because dogs typically don’t use the bathroom in the same place where they sleep, after each kennel time is a great opportunity to take your pet outside to relieve themselves. This can also help your dog associate kennel time with a bathroom break afterward.
6 – Every time your dog relieves himself outside, offer a toy or treat as a reward to associate the behavior with a positive reward.
The Schedule Method
1 – Determine how often your dog should need to use the bathroom. Puppies will need to relieve themselves more frequently. This should lessen as they get older.
2 – Also determine the times of day your dog will need to relieve himself. Common times are in the morning, after drinking water or eating meals, before bed, or after kennel time.
3 – Avoid negative reinforcement or punishing your dog when they have accidents. This isn’t always effective. Instead, move your dog outdoors when you see them preparing to go, then clean up the urine stain from your carpet.
4 – Take your dog outdoors about 5 minutes before each anticipated bathroom time.
5 – Every time your dog relieves itself outside, praise and reward him with treats, toys, and verbal praise.
6 – Make adjustments to your dog’s schedule as necessary—especially as they grow.
Pet Urine Odor Removal In Temecula Valley, California
These tips and tricks should help you train your dog in no time! It’s important to remember that even the best-trained dogs can still have accidents, so scheduling routine pet urine and odor removal treatments are essential.
Schedule your Pet Urine Odor Removal Treatment with Temecula Valley Chem-Dry in Menifee, CA today!
