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Potty Training Your Puppy Quick And Easy

April 21, 2009 | Filed Under: Dog Training

by Matt McGrath

Getting a new puppy is always a fun time for a family. Puppies are so fun and adorable that everyone loves them. They quickly become part of the family and everyone enjoys the playing, the curiosity and the sweet cuddliness but nobody likes it when they do their duty in the house. Puppy potty training is probably the most challenging and likely the only real problem that goes with having a new puppy but if you are going to be a happy dog owner you will need to know that your puppy house training is effectively completed.

You will need to spend quality time with and have patience with your new puppy when it comes to housetraining. A puppy is still just a baby and a puppy does not have the capacity yet to know what you want him to do. It will be an easier job to complete your puppy house training if you are patient and loving with your puppy. Even though it is disappointing when your puppy goes potty in the house if you are impatient and express anger your puppy housetraining will take more time.

A young puppy that is less than 15 weeks of age might need to go outside as frequently as 2-3 times per hour. A puppy that is playing hard will also have to go out more often because playing creates urine. Remind yourself that your puppy is still not at the age where he can control himself so any mishaps at this point are not his fault but rather your fault for not getting him out to potty more often.

The most crucial part to puppy house training is to be consistent. Use the same commands, take him to the same potty place and give him consistent praise and treats. Your puppy will learn fast if you consistently do things the same way but change anything up and he may get confused. Puppies respond well to consistency.

After your puppy finishes his elimination chore reward him with lavish praise and treats. Try to make the puppy house training experience as positive as possible for your puppy. If you are impatient or mean to your puppy as he is learning puppy house training your efforts will take longer as he will become fearful of not knowing what is demanded of him.

When you need to be away from your puppy you should put your puppy in a crate. A crate will actually help you with your puppy house training because dogs by nature will keep their own space clean. Generally a puppy will not soil in his crate so a crate will help him learn to control himself. Puppies and dogs are also den animals and they enjoy the safety of a smaller den of their own.

A positive atmosphere and consistency will be the most crucial aspects of your puppy house training. Make sure that you are consistently taking your puppy outside, that you consistently take him to the same spot and that you consistently give him praise and treats for doing his duty. If you make the whole puppy house training experience a positive one for your puppy you will have success more quickly and it will be more effective.

It should take just a few short weeks to complete your puppy house training. Doing it right will serve you for the entire time that you own your dog so be consistent and positive and you will be able to enjoy many happy years with your new puppy.

About the Author:

Matt McGrath is a devoted dog lover who teaches dog obedience training. If you are interested in the best house training methods for your puppy, then check out the articles by this professional dog-trainer.

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