Patience And Persistence Are Needed For Potty Training Puppies
Persistence pays off when it comes to potty training puppies. It's also helpful to be patient with a newborn pup. Your puppy will be the ideal dog soon. Puppies don't like to disappoint their owner and they will work hard to please. From the start it is best to get a puppy used to going outdoors in a designated area. Keep commands simple. The use of the word "potty" will work. They will likely learn to go on command when they hear this enough times. When your puppy does its business correctly, lavish praise and give a little treat. It can be incredible how much a puppy will do for a snack.
Planning a puppy's potty time after meals and when they wake up helps puppies get into a pattern. Potty training a puppy can still be accomplished even if you're at work all day, with nobody at home. Crating the puppy will help them feel they have a place all their own. It also gives them a sense of security, especially when 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. You should place a floor covering away from the crate so the odours do not disturb them.
Accidents will happen and they do not have to be the focus. It is best to clean up and move on. If caught in the act just say "no" firmly without yelling and 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 the puppy will not be getting the master's attention the puppy is 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. Then let them out at good potty areas. There are some people who push little puppies 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 they have their own toys and their own space they will enjoy their mini palace on into adult life. 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 puppy potty training articles and videos that can be found on the World Wide Web by typing in - potty training puppies info - and adding .com
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