Do’s and Don’ts for Potty Training Your Pup

Potty training a puppy can be a challenging task, but with consistency and patience, it can be successful. Here are some tips to help you potty train your new furry companion.

Always:

1. Establish a Routine: Set a consistent feeding schedule for your puppy. This will help regulate their bathroom habits, making it easier for you to predict when they need to go.

2. Frequent Bathroom Breaks: Puppies have small bladders and will need to go out frequently. Take your puppy outside to the designated potty area after waking up, after meals, and before bedtime, as well as every 1-2 hours throughout the day.

3. Positive Reinforcement: When your puppy eliminates in the appropriate spot, praise and reward them with treats or verbal praise. Positive reinforcement will help them associate going potty outside with good behavior.

4. Supervise Your Puppy: Keep a close eye on your puppy when they are indoors, especially during the initial stages of potty training. Watch for signs that they need to go, like sniffing or circling, and promptly take them outside.

5. Clean Accidents Promptly: If your puppy has an accident indoors, clean the area thoroughly with an ENZYMATIC cleaner to eliminate the odor. This will help deter them from soiling the same spot again.

6. Be Patient and Consistent: Remember that accidents will happen, and it's a normal part of the learning process. Stay patient and consistent with your training efforts.

Never:

• Rub their nose in it or scold your puppy for having an accident in the house. He will not understand why you are mad. It may lead him finding a new place in the house to go in order to hide it from you.

• Use potty pads: Potty pads are great for putting in their crate in case they cannot hold it. But when you use a puppy pad, and teach your puppy that it is okay to go pee here, the puppy learns that it is okay to pee inside the house, and do not distinguish whether or not there is a puppy pad on the floor. Please heed my warning about this. you never want to teach your dog that it is acceptable to go to the bathroom in the house. Once you do, it can be extremely to almost completely impossible to untrain.
  
  
  
  

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In general, when you cannot supervise your puppy, such as when you're away or sleeping, it's beneficial to keep them in a crate. Dogs are naturally averse to soiling their sleeping area, so a crate can help reinforce bladder control. Using these tips and staying consistent can be incredibly helpful in the training process. It may seem tedious and repetitive at times, but your puppy will catch on, and you will both be much happier than him having accidents around the house. Potty training takes time and commitment, but by following these tips and being persistent, you can successfully potty train your puppy and set them up for a lifetime of good bathroom manners. Remember, patience and praise go a long way in this process!