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We all know that puppies are adorable, but they can cause chaos when they break your possessions. If left unchecked, they can grow up into rowdy and uncontrollable pets that you would resent having. Training and housebreaking a puppy is important for your pet and your sanity alike.

Owning a puppy means that some small accidents will happen, but it is important to limit more serious damage. It is not easy to train a puppy, but it can be done. Simplify the training program with these tips.

Always approach the training process with as much patience and love as possible. Understand that these are baby dogs and would need a lot of time learning things. Your puppy is more than a pet - he is like your baby.

A puppy can hold their bladder for about one hour per month of age - a two month old pup will need to wee-wee every two hours. As a guideline, a two-month old pup can hold it for approximately two hours. Never make your puppy hold his urine longer than he can.

Try to establish a routine early on - when to use the bathroom, when to eat, and so forth. Dogs are smart, you should know that. And they learn best when following a routine, which also serves as a reward system for them since they would know exactly when chowtime is.

The third tip is to take your puppy out every two or three hours so that he can learn about the outside world. Where possible, walk the dog after eating and drinking. And while outside, pick a bathroom spot for him to make sure he doesn't pick one himself inside your house.

It is also helpful to take your dog to his potty spot on a leash. Make the message clear by saying "time to potty" or something similar every time he goes. After he does his thing on the right spot, reward him by taking longer walks.

Never let your puppy go inside your house otherwise he will assume that your floor is his potty spot. You can avoid this problem by supervising your puppy at all times. Pet, reward or praise your puppy every time that he goes to the bathroom in the correct manner.

Some younger puppies need to be fed as much as four times a day. Keep to the feeding schedule as strictly as you can. You need to link the feeding and potty schedules.

Don't feel bad if you have to put your dog on a leash until they are properly housebroken. Remember that housebreaking a puppy can take quite some time. Your puppy will not be trained overnight, so be ready to start the whole process over and over again until he understands.