Housetraining is the BEHAVIOR that's learned by your dog. I.E. where to go to relieve himself. Crate training is the METHOD used to communicate and teach the behavior.


But first, you need to recognize the three essential housetraining points below and you will be off to a good start.

Point 1. Understanding dog nature means to understand their pack nature. These animals are by nature social and prefer to live as a group. The group is your family or other dogs with a pack leader at the top of the chain. The point to remember is that you cannot leave a dog alone without companionship and YOU need to be that pack leader. Through years of socialization, these animals have grown to need us for companionship as much as we need them.

Point 2. Canines prefer to rest in a den-like place that's both safe and secure. Using a crate for training uses this basic desire for a safe and clean resting place. It also is one of the key reasons why crate training is so effective when done right.

The fact that doggies of all types have a preference for den areas makes it much easier to house train your pet. The reason is that while he likes his own resting area, he also doesn't like it soiled. This means that your best friend will not usually defecate or urinate in their own den area.

Point 3. Dogs comprehend your communication more through body language and voice inflection than the actual words themselves. So if you want your pet to understand words, it's important to use the same word to mean the same thing every time. Backyard, go potty, Bathroom, Bathroom break, Poop, Go outside, it's time to go outside to go to the bathroom but for your dog to understand, it's important to use ONE and ONLY ONE word of phrase to mean it.

It takes daily effort on your part to be successful in crate training your puppy. We go into the specifics of being consistent and all the other points in the free online toilet training a dog course here. If you want to learn more about the tricks and tips of successfully house training your puppy, be sure to sign up.

There's no secret to successful crate training other than being patient and consistent in your efforts. The rewards are well worth the time it takes to achieve success. So even though toilet training a dog isn't tricky, it does take some time and should be viewed as an act of love toward your dog. Living with you dog wherever you are without the worry of potty accidents adds so much to both yours and your pets life.

And for this magic to happen, all you need is a basic training crate and a few pointers to communicate effectively. Don't forget to sign up for the free tips, tricks and strategies of successful house training.