Potty Training Puppies With Methods That Work Now

Potty Training Puppies With Methods That Work Now By: Sarah Brogdon

To feel like it is hopeless is normal when potty training puppies. The two P's - patience and persistence is what it takes for it to work. You have to show you puppy that you are the boss for the start. By instinct, dogs travel in packs and have a pack leader. You need to be stern when housebreaking a puppy to make him understand that he has a certain spot to do his business. You definitely don't want this to happen.
When your puppy is inside your house, what you want him to learn is how to "hold it", and when taken outside, to potty on the spot you have designated. Show your puppy that you are well pleased when she potty's in the right place, to help her understand that is where she is to go everytime.
Deciding who is going to help with housebreaking a puppy is the next thing that needs to happen. Everyone will have to be prepped as to how the method of potty training puppies work and will have to do it the same way. Remember that the key to your success will be repetition and to be consistent. 8 to 12 weeks old is when you can begin potty training puppies.
It is very important that you come up with a schedule when housebreaking a puppy. A puppy will need to go potty every hour or two and after meals, after naps, after playtime, before going to bed, and in the mornings after he first wakes up. You will want to write down a schedule of your puppy's trips made outside, playtime, and his feedings. Make sure you have how you are going to carry out your routine in place. Decide where your puppy will potty in your yard and which door you will be taking him out of.
You will need to put a leash and collar on your puppy. Letting your puppy run freely through the house is the biggest mistake most puppy owners make when potty training puppies. Never let your puppy out of your sight. Have your puppy on a leash and hook it to your belt or belt loop so you will not loose sight of him. You will want your puppy in his crate if you can't keep an eye on him. Taking your puppy outside to go potty on a leash is the key to housebreaking a puppy. Your puppy will soon learn that you are taking her outside to potty and not to play.
It is very important that everyone involved must do the same thing or it will be confusing for your puppy. When you take your puppy to the spot you have picked out in your yard for her to eliminate, give a short verbal command like "go potty". When your puppy starts to eliminate, give her a whole lot of praise and keep praising her until she has finished. When housebreaking a puppy always use the same verbal command and pretty soon your puppy will understand what you want her to do. You can also reward your puppy with a treat after she has eliminated on the right spot.
It is critical when housebreaking a puppy that you have a schedule of feeding time. A puppy will eat three to four times a day. Do not make the mistake that most puppy owners make by leaving food out all day. Leave fresh water out for you puppy all day....just take it up two hours before bed time. Take your puppy's food bowl up after she has finished eating and about 15 minutes later take her out the designated door to her potty spot on a leash.
When it comes to potty training puppies make sure everyone always keep the same schedule and routine. Consistency will be the key to your success. This will be less confusing for your puppy. You will find that it is not that difficult when housebreaking a puppy if you follow these methods.