Potty Training

Regardless if you have a puppy that you want to keep indoors or outdoors, you are going to have to deal with the issue of potty training them. This can be both frustrating and time consuming, but it is an essential part of being a responsible pet owner. Every puppy is somewhat different but there are some basic concepts that seem to work well regardless of the breed of puppy you are working with.

You will need to come up with a plan of action before you expect your puppy to participate. Where do you want them to use the bathroom at? How are you going to ensure they do it? You have to be consistent with executing your plan of action so think about it before hand. Too many changes can definitely be confusing for the puppy. As a result, it is going to delay how fast they are completely potty trained.

If your puppy will be indoors, you need to crate train it. Your puppy should initially be inside of it whenever you are out of the house. This will prevent accidents and it will prevent the puppy from damaging everything in sight. Your puppy may whine about the crate at first but they will soon get used to it.

If your puppy is to be outdoors, give it a very limited area. Should you be taking it from the house to the yard for bathroom breaks, always take them to the right spot each time. This takes dedication and commitment on your part though. When it is cold outside or late at night you may be tempted to just open up the door and let them do their business. This is going to send them a mixed message about the entire potty training process.

It is important that you work with potty training your puppy from a very early time. You will be surprised at how many older dogs aren’t completely trained yet. This is due to a lack of commitment to the issue with their owner. No one wants a dog that goes potty all over their back yard or one that continues to stain the carpets in the house. Give your puppy the encouragement they need to become potty trained at an early age. It will be beneficial to both of you.