How Do You Housebreak A Dog With Positive Reinforcement?

Housebreaking is usually the first behavior we need to teach when a dog comes into the home. Housebreaking your dog should be done with positive reinforcement, which is defined as: Adding something the dog will work for to strengthen (increase the frequency of) the behavior. Teaching a dog any behavior is all about consequences.

There are two types of consequences: positive and negative. We have to be careful when we use any type of negative reinforcement or punishment. There are side effects associated with punishment.

There are no side effects associated with positive reinforcement. Housetraining really boils down to managing your dog's behavior, catching him when he does have an accident and positively reinforcing your dog for going in the right areas. Here are steps for housetraining your pooch in a positive way.

Introduce your dog or puppy to a crate. The crate will confine your pet when you aren't around to keep a close eye on her. Your dog has to learn that the only acceptable ... more.

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