| Puppies are cute and cuddly, but when it | | | | eating.Most dogs do not want to mess where |
| comes to bathroom breaks they can be more | | | | they sleep or eat. Make the area only big |
| than a small challenge at times.*A few things | | | | enough for them to turn around and stand up |
| to note about smaller dogs before we delve | | | | comfortably. If you give them too much room |
| deeper into this topic - small dogs are | | | | they will just do their business in the room |
| almost always harder to train than a bigger | | | | they don't need for sleeping. Realize this is |
| dog due to their bladder and bowel sizes. As | | | | not cruel, and you will be letting them out |
| well, owners of smaller dogs tend to let them | | | | when you get home. This will teach them to |
| get away with behaviour they would never | | | | respect their den and your home. Perhaps give |
| tolerate in a bigger dog. When training your | | | | them a few of their toys to play with and |
| small dog in the colder months of the year, | | | | keep themselves occupied.Remember, it is very |
| it's recommended to get them a coat to | | | | important to let your puppy out as much as |
| provide warmth. Owners have been known to | | | | possible. When an accident happens, only |
| have success with litter training or using | | | | scold by saying no if you catch them in the |
| pee pads during these times as well.*Most | | | | act and take him/her directly outside. Make |
| puppies have to go out about every half hour | | | | sure you always clean accidents up right away |
| to an hour. It is very important in the first | | | | and not in front of the puppy. For cleaning, |
| week or two of bringing your puppy home that | | | | use an enzyme cleaner which can be found at |
| you have the time to do this.Consistency is | | | | any pet store(vinegar and water on the area |
| the most important part of potty training. | | | | works as well). You want to remove the scent |
| You must take him or her out to the same spot | | | | completely from that area so your puppy will |
| every time and praise your dog when he/she | | | | not re-visit it and smell the accident.Puppy |
| does his business. A few good times to | | | | may not go every time you take him/her out. |
| remember to take your dog out are: | | | | This is not a problem, just remember to try |
| | | | again in a short period of |
| | | | time(20-45mins).Always make sure you praise |
| | | | your dog for good behaviour, they love to be |
| 15 to 45 minutes after your dog eats | | | | praised and will be more inclined to want to |
| | | | go outside to do their business.When |
| After a nap | | | | returning home, make sure you remember to |
| | | | take your pup out as soon as you possibly |
| After play time | | | | can.Things To Never Do When Potty Training |
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| It is also not recommended to free feed your | | | | |
| puppy. The best way to help your puppy train | | | | Never hit your dog. The only thing this |
| is to have a set feeding schedule, that way | | | | accomplishes is to make him/her afraid of you |
| you can regulate their potty patterns.Puppies | | | | and in some cases create aggressive behaviour |
| should never have the run of the house | | | | |
| unsupervised until they are well trained at | | | | Never rub their nose in their own poo. It |
| going out. They should have a set area where | | | | does not work, and in fact some dogs actually |
| they are allowed to be and if they have an | | | | eat their own business. Doing this can cause |
| accident it is easy to clean up the | | | | mixed signals |
| mess(carpeted flooring - not so good an | | | | |
| idea). If you are there to monitor your | | | | Don't get discouraged. Remember your dog |
| puppy, it is fine to let them run around the | | | | will learn how to do this right, it just |
| house of course, just make sure to watch | | | | takes time and patience. |
| their actions for any signs that they may | | | | |
| need to go to the bathroom.If you're going to | | | | |
| work or going out for any set period of time, | | | | |
| it is best to have a "den" for them to stay | | | | In closing, remember to keep consistent and |
| in till you arrive back home. This could be a | | | | make sure you setup a den for your puppy. |
| sectioned off small part of the house, or a | | | | This will allow a lot higher success rate and |
| dog crate/pen made for this purpose. Dogs are | | | | shorten the time that it takes to teach your |
| actually den animals, and love to have their | | | | dog potty training. |
| own place for sleeping, resting and | | | | |