Puppy Potty Training Tips

Puppyhood is the “formative” period for your dog. What you teach him during this time will most likely stick with him the rest of his life. One of the most important things you will be teaching him is where to potty.

Developing a routine early on in your puppy’s life is a sure way to ease the strain that the potty training process can entail. You can start by getting your pup used to a sleep/eat/potty routine. Begin by feeding your puppy around the same time every day, making time for frequent trips outside to relieve himself. He will soon adjust his body to the routine.

A good way to save your sanity is to admit right off the bat that your puppy will have accidents. You can help lessen accidents by keeping some newspaper in a dedicated spot so that your pup can at least familiarize himself with going in one area if he can’t make it outside. This works particularly well if you don’t have a “doggy door” and your dog has to depend upon you to take him outside.

The earlier you get to know your puppy’s “eat/potty” routine, the easier potty-training will become. A good rule to go by is to estimate that your pup will be ready for a trip outside around 15 – 20 minutes after he has been fed/watered. This rule works very well if you can manage to have your puppy outside the proper potty surroundings at the time you expect he needs relief.

Be sure that you separate “potty time” from “play time.” As it is natural for puppies to want to explore, you should only encourage them at the appropriate times. Nothing is more frustrating than to be up at 2 am with your puppy running around the yard for twenty minutes, only to potty as soon as you get back inside.

This period in your puppy’s life is a great one to start administering praise and discipline techniques. Many people prefer the terms “good boy/girl” and “no,” which can be still be said when your dog is an adult. Although puppies need a lot of repetition, routine, and firmness, remember that your pup will soon grow up, so enjoy his young, eager activity while you can!

Get more great tips like this at HelpYourPets.com - Puppy Steps and while you are training your puppy learn how to protect him from injury also. 

Published on May 15, 2009 under Dogs And Family
Tags: Dog Training, housebreak, potty training, Puppy Training

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