Training a dog takes time and patience, but in the case of a Boston Terrier, it is a well-known fact that they are particularly difficult to housebreak. While there is no magic wand to make the process easier, the only tried and true method is consistency.
Trying to housebreak your Boston Terrier can be a tough job, but follow these 5 simple steps consistently and you’ll be sure to see results much faster:
Step 1. Train your Boston Terrier from the moment you receive it. This can be really crucial as dogs, even puppies, don’t like to have accidents where they sleep. Even if an occasional cage accident occurs, you can be sure it will only happen in a localized, easy-to-clean space. they are gone, and they will have accidents wherever they feel the need. Since puppies need to relieve themselves about six times a day, this can and will include that expensive Persian rug.
Step 2. Take your Boston Terrier outside (or to the designated bathroom) immediately after eating. This can be a really important step that will need your full attention and focus. You will have to be there to control the feeding at first. The reason you’ll need to do this is that your pup will usually need to relieve himself right away, and if he’s not there to make sure he’s in the right place, he may be back a second too late.
Step 3. Clean up all accidents immediately and thoroughly. The main reason why is simply because we want to remove evidence that the accident ever happened, particularly the smell. If there is a lingering odor, this can make the pup think this is the right place to go and lead to repeated offense in the same spot. Another essential reason could be to maintain your home.
Step 4. Take frequent and random trips outside or to the bathroom and use words of encouragement. To dig into that a bit, my 4 year old Boston Terrier urinates on command, simply because I trained her to pee when she said “pee.” This is not only beneficial during training, but also later on when you’re in a hurry and need them to go fast.
Step 5. Don’t punish “accidents.” Especially when they’re puppies, they won’t understand why you’re upset anyway. This is somewhat difficult for some dog owners, but the fact is that dogs respond better to positive stimuli than negative ones. Also, while you want your puppy to respect you, you don’t want him to fear you. Boston Terriers, more than other breeds, are particularly sensitive to the tone of your voice, so even yelling and harsh tones can cause them to flinch and cower in a corner. And in the worst case, it can cause them to urinate in fear, further aggravating the problem.
In the end, if you have followed the above tips to the end, you will have been successful and can now sit back and enjoy the benefits of that success. Training a Boston Terrier is not an easy task, so you can be a little pleased with yourself and satisfied! You set out to “Climb This Mountain”, and today you did it! Reveal a little in your achievement. Now have fun with your newly trained best friend!
If you don’t follow the tips above, your Boston will eventually figure it out, but you may end up with a very dirty house in the process! Good luck!