Puppy potty training may very well be one of the most difficult aspects of bringing home a new puppy. It requires vigilance and a dedication to constant supervision. It also requires a great deal of patience. No one enjoys the idea of a puppy going potty in the all the wrong places. We work hard to keep our homes clean and we do not enjoy those surprise methods.
Most of us develop a pretty good attitude about puppy potty training in the first week. Over time we can lose out patience and expect more than our puppy can deliver for us. It's not a personal affront when your pup makes an error. We can't expect him to get it perfect right away. He is learning, and your consistency will have a lot to do with how successful he may or may not be at his new task.
If you have a relatively large home, or many rooms that are not well occupied, it's best to keep your little one generally confined. This helps to prevent sneaking off to go in a lesser used portion of the house. He isn't going to want to go in those rooms that are part of his general living space. A simple puppy gate can help keep him in the same room with you.
When you keep him quite close to you the reward is also yours. He can't sneak away and you don't have to continuously stop what you're doing to locate him. You are on top of the situation because you can see him. It's much nicer to know he is not toileting or chewing on anything dangerous just because you lost your focus for a moment. A set schedule of trips to the outside potty can be very helpful. Whether you choose to take him out once every hour or you choose to set him on a natural schedule, it's imperative that he knows the drill.
When your puppy is successful you will encourage new success by having an all out treat laden party ever single time. Make sure you fuss and give him treats when he does well so that he understands without a doubt that he has done the right thing. Avoid disciplinary behaviors like hitting or nose rubbing as this doesn't really do much other than make him afraid and confused. Snatch him up while he is the middle of an accident with a strong vocal correction and march him out to where it's appropriate to go.
Throw happy parties for success regularly, give him a concrete schedule, and make sure you know where he is and what kind of behavior he is exhibiting in order to develop a strong understanding of where it is acceptable to toilet. Just because he has had a successful week doesn't mean he is ready for the run of the house.
Health issues can play a huge role in his potential for success. Those months when sexual maturity is sneaking up on him can also cause backsliding. Once he is fixed he will likely return to his outdoor toileting behaviors.
If you can learn the value of crate training you and your puppy will have an easier go of the potty training business. Don't confine him to the crate for extensive periods of time, but crating him can help him learn to hold it while you're gone.
Most of us develop a pretty good attitude about puppy potty training in the first week. Over time we can lose out patience and expect more than our puppy can deliver for us. It's not a personal affront when your pup makes an error. We can't expect him to get it perfect right away. He is learning, and your consistency will have a lot to do with how successful he may or may not be at his new task.
If you have a relatively large home, or many rooms that are not well occupied, it's best to keep your little one generally confined. This helps to prevent sneaking off to go in a lesser used portion of the house. He isn't going to want to go in those rooms that are part of his general living space. A simple puppy gate can help keep him in the same room with you.
When you keep him quite close to you the reward is also yours. He can't sneak away and you don't have to continuously stop what you're doing to locate him. You are on top of the situation because you can see him. It's much nicer to know he is not toileting or chewing on anything dangerous just because you lost your focus for a moment. A set schedule of trips to the outside potty can be very helpful. Whether you choose to take him out once every hour or you choose to set him on a natural schedule, it's imperative that he knows the drill.
When your puppy is successful you will encourage new success by having an all out treat laden party ever single time. Make sure you fuss and give him treats when he does well so that he understands without a doubt that he has done the right thing. Avoid disciplinary behaviors like hitting or nose rubbing as this doesn't really do much other than make him afraid and confused. Snatch him up while he is the middle of an accident with a strong vocal correction and march him out to where it's appropriate to go.
Throw happy parties for success regularly, give him a concrete schedule, and make sure you know where he is and what kind of behavior he is exhibiting in order to develop a strong understanding of where it is acceptable to toilet. Just because he has had a successful week doesn't mean he is ready for the run of the house.
Health issues can play a huge role in his potential for success. Those months when sexual maturity is sneaking up on him can also cause backsliding. Once he is fixed he will likely return to his outdoor toileting behaviors.
If you can learn the value of crate training you and your puppy will have an easier go of the potty training business. Don't confine him to the crate for extensive periods of time, but crating him can help him learn to hold it while you're gone.
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