Easily Potty Training Puppies

By Harold Peterson

We all know that you do not actually use a potty when you are potty training puppies. Once you understand that you dog will not make use of a potty or a toilet, you can learn about how and where to train them to do their business.

One thing you have to understand is that there are many different breeds and types of dogs. Understanding that some dogs learn how to potty train quicker than other dogs will make the whole process run smoother. This is why it is recommended that you do your research before you go out to buy a pup. Make sure that you are able to handle a certain breed of dog, and that you have the patience to train the dog.

There is one very important thing you want to keep in mind before you get started with the training process. You should not get upset with your dog. They are a bit like children, in that they always want to play, eat and get a lot of attention. So, if he does not get it right the first time around, be calm and try again later.

The First Step - You want to make sure that the dog is on a good schedule. So make up a good daily routine that you will follow. This includes your routine, the time you wake up, the time you go to be bed, the time you eat and so forth. The last thing you want is your doggy getting too confused. If you keep a good routine, the dog will soon catch on and will start running to your routine. Most of the time a dog will get so used to your routine, that you will not even need an alarm clock any more. You will however wake up with a wet face!

Secondly - Accidents happen, so it is better if you keep your dog in a place where he cannot do too much damage to carpets or rugs. The best place for a dog in the training process is always in a tiled room.

Step three - Decide whether you want your puppy to do its business inside or outside. Many people opt for outside, as that just seems like a natural thing to do. However, if you feel that you do not want your puppy getting too cold, a specified place inside a bathroom is a good start. Also, you want to make sure that whenever the puppy does its business, it is in that one area only. You will have to be with it initially to make sure this happens.

The Fourth Step - Remember to keep one area designated for the dog's business. It is like humans, you do not play where you do your business. This means you will need to be with the dog in the initial stages of the training. Keep the dog on a leash and make sure that you take the dog to that spot all of the time.

Always Remember - If the dog does nothing for the first few times of taking him or her to the "toilet spot", do not play with him. You want to make it known that going to the toilet is important. So, if it does not happen, take him back inside and confine him to his sleeping area. - 32167

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