Article Title: Dog Training: How To Perfectly Potty Train Your
New Puppy
Author: Lisa Failla
If you have ever been the proud owner of a new puppy, chances
are that you know what it feels like to step in a warm puddle in
the middle of the night…on your new carpet…in your best socks.
It can be a very frustrating thing when your new puppy just
refuses to use the bathroom outside, and it is easy to feel like
there is no end in sight. Luckily, there are some ways to
perfectly potty train your new puppy, and although it won't
happen overnight persistence and some good carpet cleaner should
get you through the rough spots in your potty training
experience.
To help in your endeavors to get your floor back and put the
carpet cleaner away for good, here are a few tips on training
your puppy to use the bathroom in the right spot, all the time.
Remember: Puppies are Like People Too
First off, it is important to remember that your puppy is like
a miniature four-legged person, and a young one at that. The
younger your puppy is, the more trouble they are bound to have
with this potty training experience and for this reason it is
important to practice as much patience as you can. Getting
frustrated does not help matters at all, but remembering that
your pet has a personality, a will, and a learning curve all
their own may help you along the way.
Punish the Deed, Not the Dog
One of the mistakes that many frustrated pet owners make when
potty training their pet is to discipline their pet's accidents
by way of physical punishment. Spanking your pet is not going to
be the solution to your dog's bathroom problems and antagonizing
them may only make matters worse. Remember that dogs have a
tendency to be very willful actions, and while some type of
negative reinforcement is in order when accidents do occur,
rolling up a newspaper and swatting them with it may not always
be the best idea. Also, keep in mind that someday your dog may
be as big as you are; what will you do at that point?
Be Sure to Fulfill Your End of the Bargain
You cannot expect your pet to grab a newspaper and a match and
head to the bathroom every time Mother Nature calls; potty
training is a 50/50 responsibility between a pet who should be
picking up on a bit of training, and a puppy parent whose
responsibility it is to facilitate and enforce the potty
training ideas and principles. No matter how well trained your
dog is bound to be, refusing to let them out as often as
necessary is a surefire way to get your potty training methods
to backfire on you big time.
Be as Consistent as Possible
Being consistent is one of the most necessary aspects of potty
training for your puppy. If you want them to learn that outside
is where they need to get when the urge strikes them, you must
be available to let them out or have some alternative worked
out. Never allow them to get away with using the bathroom in an
undesignated area; while spanking them may not always be the
best idea it is important for them to know that they must always
use the bathroom in the designated spot and that the floor in
your home and other unauthorized areas is never okay.
Consider Crate Training
Crate training is one of the most commonly used tools between
pet owners when it comes to potty training new puppies. Dogs are
a bit cleaner than you think, and chances are that if they only
area they have to defecate in is their living space, they will
do their best to hold it. Looking into a crate is a great way to
enhance your potty training methods, not to mention the fact
that your furniture and houseplants will survive much longer as
well.
Potty training your new puppy doesn't have to be the nightmare
that so many people make it out to be. Make sure that you are
aware of what you are doing, and seek help from your
veterinarian if you think there may be other problems involved.
Also, it might be helpful to get to know your dog a little
better so you can anticipate the best way for them to learn.
Potty training can come easy, and with a little help and a lot
of patience you will have your home back in no time!
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1 comment:
Potty training needs to be a very structured exercise and requires a lot of commitment on your behalf. There are some basic rules that people have already gone over and I don’t mean to be redundant but I am going to be anyway LOL
Some basic rules of thumb
• Puppies usually can hold their potty for 45 minutes to an hour per month the are old
• Any time they wake up from a nap( whether it be 5 minutes or five hours), after they have eaten or drank, and any time the start playing (when their body moves so will their metabolism, they move faster, so will the need to potty)
• Training them to go outside requires you to be very repetitive in your daily training. Start by every time you take him outside have him sit at the door, put the leash on him, exit, (with you always going first) and always go to the same spot. (Find a spot that is protected by the wind rain and snow in the winter and if training in summer out of the sun)
• Once outside you will see that your puppy might lie down, chase a leaf, look at the grass, and basically not be thinking about going potty. These distractions will always be there so it is our responsibility to work around them. Give the dog an allotted time 5-10 minutes, if the potty does not occur in that time bring him back inside and put him in the crate for 5-10 minutes. Repeat the outside steps until potty occurs. Sometimes you will have a dog that will go potty in their crate. There are two things that you can do in this case. One feed your dog in his crate instinctually he will not want to urinate or defecate where is eats. The other is the umbilical method; you will attach his leash to your body so you will be there to bring him outside at time of need. Make sure to watch his body language this will help in knowing when he will have to go out.
• Your eyes always need to be on them, you need to be there to stop them from doing this unwanted behavior (never correct them, never associate potty with a harsh correction). When you catch them just clap your hands in a excited state and say no..no..no… in a calm and gentle voice. (This is to get their attention, puppies have A.D.D ,and their attention can be diverted quit easily) Pick them up and bring them outside to their spot.
• Always give your pet the opportunity to succeed. If your puppy is three months old and we know that typically they can only hold their potty for 3 hours, take them out in 2 ½ hours. By creating the opportunity earlier you’re reinforcing a positive experience for both you and him. Ending in a positive will always help your pup gain confidence and eagerness to please.
I hope these are helpful, I know there are many more techniques to use. Best of luck!!
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