Techniques to Survive Puppy Potty Training
When you bring home your new little guy you are in for an education on the vigils of puppy potty training. Fortunately, our level of education has increased our ability deal effectively with this issue. We have to understand that we are in for several weeks or months of chronic supervision and a new type of challenge in our life.
Most of us develop a pretty good attitude about puppy potty training in the first week. Over time we can lose out patience and expect more than our puppy can deliver for us. It’s not a personal affront when your pup makes an error. We can’t expect him to get it perfect right away. He is learning, and your consistency will have a lot to do with how successful he may or may not be at his new task.
Don’t let your new puppy out of your sight. If you are busy in one room, keep him with you. If you have rooms that are devoid of other people chances are this will become his room of choice when it comes to finding an indoor solution. The more you can see him while you are busy with other aspects of life the fewer accidents you will experience.
When you keep him quite close to you the reward is also yours. He can’t sneak away and you don’t have to continuously stop what you’re doing to locate him. You are on top of the situation because you can see him. It’s much nicer to know he is not toileting or chewing on anything dangerous just because you lost your focus for a moment. A set schedule of trips to the outside potty can be very helpful. Whether you choose to take him out once every hour or you choose to set him on a natural schedule, it’s imperative that he knows the drill.
Don’t forget the power of reward. Fuss about how good he is and always have a treat in your hand when he does the right business outside. This gets the message through loud and clear. Treats are an absolute. They are a direct communication that he has done something good without question, especially if you only give them to him when he has performed well. If he makes a mistake in the house correct him vocally and take him directly out of the house. He doesn’t get his treat or a chance to come back inside with you until he has done his business. This means even if it is raining or snowing or very cold you have to stand out there with him so you can reward him.
Throw happy parties for success regularly, give him a concrete schedule, and make sure you know where he is and what kind of behavior he is exhibiting in order to develop a strong understanding of where it is acceptable to toilet. Just because he has had a successful week doesn’t mean he is ready for the run of the house.
Puppy potty training can be complicated by health factors. It can also become more complex if your dog starts to sexually mature. Often nearing the sexual maturity mark can mean a return of accidents in the house.
If you can learn the value of crate training you and your puppy will have an easier go of the potty training business. Don’t confine him to the crate for extensive periods of time, but crating him can help him learn to hold it while you’re gone.
So you have a new pet? They can be a great addition to your life but now you have to do a lot of puppy potty training. There are ways to assist you house train your pet quickly and easily. Find them out today!
