So you want to get a puppy? How exciting! Unfortunately puppies don't come with a user's guide and your puppy will definitely need some training. The most important thing you need to do is learn about potty training puppies. Most new owners dread this and think it will be a difficult, unpleasant project for all involved. Not so if you know what you're doing! Here are some suggestions to help.
* You'll need to take your puppy outside right after he eats, sleep and plays. Most puppies will need to go to the bathroom after each of these activities. Its also important that you do this every time. If your puppy doesn't go right away it doesn't mean he doesn't need to relieve himself and you can take him out again later. It just means the urge hasn't struck or he's distracted. Take him back inside and try again in about 10-15 minutes.
* Make a schedule for when you need to take your puppy out and stick to it. If you need to write it down, go ahead. Make sure everyone involved in training your puppy knows the schedule and sticks to it. Consistency is very important when potty training puppies.
* Designate an area in your yard for your puppy's toilet and make sure you take him to the same place every time. You want your puppy to learn this is the area where he does his business. Another secret is that your puppy will go back to where he can smell urine and be more likely to relieve himself in the same spot.
* Pick a verbal cue you want to use to tell your dog you want him to go to the bathroom. Think carefully about what you use since you'll use it for the rest of your dog's life! You don't want to be embarrassed to use it in front of others! "Go potty" or "do your business" or something along those lines is great. Start using the command as soon as your puppy starts to relieve himself and keep telling it to him until he's done. Your puppy will soon learn what you want him to do whenever you tell him to "go potty."
* When your puppy does what you want him to, praise him! Give him a good pat or a small treat while telling him how good he is. Do this as soon as he finishes so he knows exactly what made you so happy.
* Never punish your puppy by yelling or "rubbing his nose in it" when he has an accident. If your puppy had an accident, you need to accept that you missed something and it's your fault. Its an unfortunate wives tale that you need to rub their nose in their mess. This will just teach your dog to be weary of you. In addition, your dog may learn to eat his own feces, which isn't pleasant for anyone.
These are just a few tips to help you when potty training puppies. The most important things are to be consistent with your puppy and praise him when he's done well. Since these are just a few tips, you should definitely take the time to learn everything you can about house training puppies before you bring your new friend home.
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