Effective Puppy Potty Training

When you finally make that difficult decision to buy a pet, you know that one of the first things on your mind is to get that pet housebroken. We all have seen the consequences of owning a puppy or kitten who hasn't been properly potty trained- stains on the carpet, puddles on the floor, surprises found in shoes, corners, and the most unusual places. So if you're about to embark on the exciting journey we call pet ownership, get ready. You're going to need all the information you can find. Here are six effective puppy potty training techniques to make your experience with potty training a bit more pleasant.

The first thing you should do before even starting the potty training process is to realize that this is not going to be a piece of cake. That is not to say that you won't be able to handle it- you will, and your puppy will do wonderfully. But you must have patience. You must be kind and encouraging towards your puppy. Your puppy is just a baby and as such doesn't know when s/he is making a mistake. S/he does not yet realize that it's not good to relieve him/herself in the house. So keep a good attitude and keep at it!

Now, before you can get started with housebreaking your puppy, you must take him/her to the vet. You need to know that your puppy is a healthy, growing puppy and that s/he has no medical complications that will make potty training difficult or impossible.

Third, you must choose a particular "spot" outside of your house where you will always take the puppy to relieve him/herself. This area can be a specific corner of the yard, or simply somewhere behind the house. The important thing is that you've chosen one particular location for your puppy to go.

Fourth, get your puppy on a schedule. Determine particular times that are easy for you to maintain. Schedule your puppy's feeding times, bed and wake-up times. Try your best to stick to these times. Your puppy will probably need to go outside to his/her "spot" shortly after waking up, a few hours after each meal, and just before bed time. You and your puppy may have to get used to the schedule for the first few days.

Fifth, make sure you're supervising your puppy. S/he is much less likely to make a mess when you can see what s/he is doing at all times. If you notice that your puppy seems to be looking inside for a "spot," you can rush him/her outside. If your puppy is on the verge of making a mess, firmly tell him/her "no" and take him/her outside. Yes, you obviously can't be with your puppy at all hours of the day. So if you're going out for a few hours during the day, be sure to put your puppy in his/her kennel. Don't leave food and water with your puppy while you're gone, as this might encourage him/her to mess.

Finally, when taking your puppy out, be sure to let him/her find the right spot. You don't want to rush your puppy into doing his/her business, but at the same time, you don't want him/her taking too long. Simply stand to the side and wait until your puppy is finished. Then, offer your puppy praise. This can be physical affection, kind words, a few minutes of play, a doggy treat, or whatever you decide your puppy will respond to. If your puppy is taking too long, s/he may not really have to go. In this case, take him/her back inside but pay close attention to his/her behavior in the meantime.

See- it's not really that hard! It just takes a little work on your part and pretty soon you'll have a happy, healthy, housebroken puppy!

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When you finally make that difficult decision to buy a pet, you know that one of the first things on your mind is to get that pet housebroken. We all have seen the consequences of owning a puppy or kitten who hasn’t been properly potty trained- stains on the carpet, puddles on the floor, surprises found in shoes, corners, and the most unusual places. So if you’re about to embark on the exciting journey we call pet ownership, get ready. You’re going to need all the information you can find. Here are six effective puppy potty training techniques to make your experience with potty training a bit more pleasant.

The first thing you should do before even starting the potty training process is to realize that this is not going to be a piece of cake. That is not to say that you won’t be able to handle it- you will, and your puppy will do wonderfully. But you must have patience. You must be kind and encouraging towards your puppy. Your puppy is just a baby and as such doesn’t know when s/he is making a mistake. S/he does not yet realize that it’s not good to relieve him/herself in the house. So keep a good attitude and keep at it!

Now, before you can get started with housebreaking your puppy, you must take him/her to the vet. You need to know that your puppy is a healthy, growing puppy and that s/he has no medical complications that will make potty training difficult or impossible.

Third, you must choose a particular “spot” outside of your house where you will always take the puppy to relieve him/herself. This area can be a specific corner of the yard, or simply somewhere behind the house. The important thing is that you’ve chosen one particular location for your puppy to go.

Fourth, get your puppy on a schedule. Determine particular times that are easy for you to maintain. Schedule your puppy’s feeding times, bed and wake-up times. Try your best to stick to these times. Your puppy will probably need to go outside to his/her “spot” shortly after waking up, a few hours after each meal, and just before bed time. You and your puppy may have to get used to the schedule for the first few days.

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