Puppy Potty Training 101

Here are my tips for potty training your pup!!


1. Take your pup outside every 30 minutes to 1 hour. This won't eliminate all accidents, but it will help keep your house clean.

2.Give him a treat and praise every time he goes outside.

3. If you catch him in the act, make a loud noise and tell him no. He will normally stop because of the noise, and then you can take him outside to finish.

4.If you come across a puddle/pile and your dog is nowhere in sight, consider it your fault, not his. Puppies cannot control their bladders like we can. Simply clean it up- do not bring your dog to the scene of the crime and try to punish him. He will not know what it is for!

5.You only have 3-5 second to praise your dog after they go before they forget about it. Reason why returning him to the scene of the crime will have no benefit to you.

6. Look for signs that he needs to go. Pacing, sitting by the door, these are all indicators.

7. Put him on a feeding and watering schedule. He shold have to go between 15-45 minutes after eating/drinking. Plan accordingly.

8. Don't let him go on puppy pads unless you are planning on paper training your dog. They will only create confusion.

9.Be patient. These things take time. Pups will probably have accidents for the first 6 months of their life. Sometimes they just cannot help it.

10. Enjoy your pup. He needs support and love just like we do. He will look to you for encouragement when he goes potty outside. Give him all the praise he deserves.


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