When a furry, chubby puppy jumps into our lives, our hearts are melted by it at that moment, and we are filled with endless reverie about the warm days of companionship in the future. But not long after, the puppy's random defecation indoors is like a sudden storm, disrupting the original beautiful rhythm and making people feel a little helpless. But don't be discouraged, as long as you master clever and scientific methods, and add a lot of love and patience, it is not an unattainable goal to let the puppy quickly learn to defecate at a fixed point indoors.
To start this training journey, you must first have a thorough understanding of the physiological characteristics of puppies. The gastrointestinal system of puppies is like a small machine that runs at high speed but is not yet perfect. The digestion and absorption efficiency of puppies is extremely high, and the food stays in their bodies for a short time, which leads to abnormally frequent defecation. Usually, the 15 to 30 minutes after puppies finish eating is the peak period of defecation. When a puppy just wakes up from a sweet sleep, its little body often needs to defecate. So, when you see the puppy suddenly change its lively normal state, start to pace back and forth in the room, keep its nose close to the ground, sniffing constantly, or anxiously turn around in place, these are important signals that it is about to defecate, and you must pay full attention at this time.
Carefully selecting a dedicated defecation corner for the puppy is a key step in training. This location is like a private "bathroom" for the puppy, which requires careful consideration. It should be in a relatively quiet area, away from daily noise, to avoid external interference that disrupts the puppy's defecation rhythm. At the same time, good ventilation conditions are essential, so that the odor of excrement can be dispelled in time and the indoor air can be kept fresh. The corner of the balcony at home and the corner of the bathroom that is not often used are good choices. After determining the location, it is necessary to arrange the "equipment". There are a variety of pet urine pads available on the market, and it is recommended to give priority to those products with added inducers. The special smell of the inducer is as attractive to puppies as a magnet, as if calling softly: "Come here, this is your toilet." In addition to urine pads, newspapers can also be used, but in comparison, urine pads with inducers are more effective and can help puppies find the right place to defecate more quickly.
Regular and orderly daily routines are invisible "boosters" to help puppies develop the habit of fixed-point defecation. Feed puppies at a fixed time every day and strictly control the amount of food they eat. Over time, the puppies' stomachs will gradually adapt to this rhythm, forming a stable digestion cycle, and the defecation time will naturally become regular. Just like we humans eat at regular times every day, our bodies will adapt to the corresponding biological clock. In the daily schedule of puppies, after each feeding and when they wake up, it is the golden time to take them to the designated defecation location. Be gentle, pick up the puppy gently, slowly put it in the selected place, and then stay there quietly with it for a while. This process is like starting a cognitive journey about "toilet" for the puppy, allowing it to slowly get familiar with this special space. If the puppy successfully defecates in the designated place, at that moment, you must be generous with your praise and rewards. You can take out its favorite snacks to let it taste the sweetness of success; you can also extend your warm hands, gently stroke its head and back, and praise it with a joyful and encouraging tone: "Baby, you are great!" Dogs are extremely sensitive to the emotions and voices of their owners. This positive and enthusiastic feedback will be deeply imprinted in their minds, making them clearly understand that defecating in this place will gain endless joy and recognition, so that they will be more proactive and willing to repeat this correct behavior.
However, the road to training will not be smooth sailing, and patience is the "pass-through secret" throughout. Puppies are lively and active by nature, and their attention is easily distracted. They may forget the defecation rules they have just learned in an instant because of their playfulness, and defecate at will in the wrong place. In this case, you must restrain your anger and never beat or scold the puppy. Because in the cognition of puppies, beating and scolding are equivalent to unwarranted punishment, which will make them fall into deep fear and confusion. This will not only seriously hinder the training process, but may also be like a sharp blade, quietly severing the trust bond that has just been established between you and your puppy. The correct approach is to stop it in a gentle but firm tone, such as whispering "no", and then quickly carry it to the designated defecation site. If the puppy has defecated in the wrong place, the cleanup must be done in a hurry. First, use a paper towel or rag to absorb the excrement as much as possible, and then use a deodorizer specially designed for pets and carefully spray it on the contaminated area. Pet deodorizer can effectively decompose odor molecules and completely eliminate residual odors, preventing puppies from defecating in the same wrong place again next time because of the attraction of odors.
From an emotional perspective, puppies are like a pure white paper, ignorant and full of curiosity about the world, and we also need to give them all-round tolerance and careful guidance. Every training process is a precious opportunity to get close to the puppy's heart. When the puppy successfully defecates in the designated place, looks up at you, and the light of expectation for praise flashes in his eyes, at that moment, you can really feel its desire for recognition. When it gets rewarded, wags its tail happily, and jumps around the house, you will understand that all the time, energy, and patience spent on training are worth it. Through persistent and patient training day after day, the puppy will gradually develop the good habit of defecating at a fixed spot indoors, just like a thriving seedling. By then, it will be transformed into a clean, well-behaved and lovely little family member, adding warmth and beauty to your long years of companionship in the future, making every ordinary day filled with happiness.
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