Potty Training Puppies Takes Patience And Persistence
Persistence pays off when it comes to potty training puppies. It also helps if you are patient with newborn puppies. Soon your puppy will be the ideal dog. They do not like to disappoint their master and they will work hard to please. It's best from the start to get a puppy used to going outdoors in a designated area. Keep commands simple. The use of the word "potty" will work. When your puppy hears this enough times they will likely learn to go on command. Lavish praise and give a little treat when the desired job is accomplished. You will be amazed at how much a dog will do for a snack.
Planning a puppy's potty time after meals and when they wake up helps puppies get into a pattern. If you're at work all day, with nobody at home, potty training a puppy can still be accomplished. Crating the puppy will help them feel they have a place all their own. This also gives your puppy a sense of security, especially when it is filled with toys and a little treat. While the master is at work, you should cover the floor in a designated potty area. You should close off the day care location from unwelcome areas. Place floor covering away from the crate so the smell does not disturb them.
Accidents will happen and they do not have to be the focus. It is best for a person to clean up and move on. If the puppy is caught in the act just say "no" firmly without yelling and then put them in the proper potty area. This sends a message that they are being put on notice and they are not likely to consistently repeat the behavior. Whenever it looks like they will not be getting the master's attention they are better off placed in the day time care area. This way they will not get in trouble.
Puppies have a lot of energy between naps and will need to get plenty of exercise. Include puppies as soon as possible when taking walks. If they are short legged then potty training puppies may also include carrying them part of the way. It's then that you let them out to a good potty area. Some people push little pups in a baby carriage since their legs may not be ready for long distances. Whatever method is used be sure to incorporate walks and play daily. When puppies have their own toys and their own space they will enjoy their mini palace as they grow into an adult. Persistence and patience are key to raising a healthy, trained puppy.
The author, Robert Walker is a proud owner of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier named Una (which rhymes with Tuna) an means 'Little Lamb' in Gaelic. Bob also has a blog with training articles and videos that can be found on the World Wide Web by typing in - potty training puppies info - and adding .com
