Discover How To Potty Train A Puppy

Posted by Puppy Trainer on September 8th, 2009 filed in Dogs

Puppies are smart and not difficult to housebreak and you can begin to potty train a puppy as early as three weeks of age. Being a new pet owner, it's up to you to decide if you prefer to keep your pup in confined quarters.

Crating is the method that the majority of puppy owners use for accident avoidance or when they are going to be away for an extended period of time. There are some owners who will want to give their puppies access to most areas of the house, with a few llimitations and restrictions, thinking this will make the puppy more responsible.

Although this sounds somewhat more difficult than other methods, you can teach your puppy to go outdoors or indoors on news papers. Paper training for a short time is acceptable while your puppy is learning, but he must be taught step by step until he catches on to the routine.

Be sure you pick a specific spot for your puppy to go to the bathroom, be it indoors or outdoors. Let the puppy smell the spot you've chosen, wait for him to relieve himself, and make sure to take him to the same spot every time. When he goes potty next, the lingering scent will aid in stimulating him/her to repeat at the same place.

If your puppy is young consider using a leash to lead it to the spot where you want it to do its business. Make sure that you to do this after a period at least 20 minutes after play time and every meal, and also after naps! However, no matter which method you decide to use for potty training a puppy, consistency remains the key to success. Be sure to check for signs that your puppy might have the urge to go while maintaining the same schedule every day.

You must be sure to give your puppy the same verbal command every time you take him or here on a potty break." This helps the puppy to associate the command with his potty break. Be sure to do this softly, repeatidly until your puppy becomes familiarized with it. In this manner, it makes it simpler for him to comprehend and stick to the same instructions when you give them again.

You are guaranteed mistakes and accidents when you’re potty training a puppy. Puppies, much like babies, are barely even aware of whether or not they need to relieve themselves. Be alert for the puppy's warning signs like sniffing or squatting so that you can immediately distract them by stamping your foot or clapping your hands while you lead them away from the restricted zone.

Finally, be sure to give your puppy encouragement by saying, 'good puppy' if it goes in the correct location. You can let your puppy roam freely about the house once it has become significantly more responsible and dependable.