Patience And Persistence Are Needed For Potty Training Puppies
Persistence pays off when it comes to potty training puppies. It also helps to be patient with newborn pups. Soon your puppy will be the ideal dog. 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. You should keep your commands simple. Use of the word "potty" will suffice. When they hear 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. Potty training a puppy can still be accomplished even if you're at work all day, with nobody at home. Crating the puppies help them to 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. 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 no doubt happen but 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 will send a message that the puppy is 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. When taking walks, include puppies as soon as possible. If they are short legged then potty training puppies may also include carrying them part of the way. At that time, let them out at good potty areas. Some people push little pups in a baby carriage since their legs may not be ready for long distances. Whatever method you are going to use, 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 healthy, trained puppies.
Bob Walker, the author of this article, is the proud owner of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier which is named Una (rhymes with Tuna) which 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
