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