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Potty Train A Puppy Is Quite Easy



By MIKE SELVON

When most pet owners think about how to potty train a puppy, the first consideration is the unpleasant or messy side of the process. A better way to look at it is to see it as the first stage of a bonding process that will result in a happy and healthy relationship.

Thinking about the length of time, the countless walks and stains on furniture and carpeting can drain even the most enthusiastic pet owner's patience, yet you can potty train a puppy quite easily. It is possible. Let's look at some tips to ease the process for both you and your new puppy.

There are many potty training tips, but to begin with, feed your pet at the same time every day. Remember to remove food within four hours of bedtime and withdraw the water dish two hours before bedtime.

It is recommended that you feed your puppy a dry food so that his stools will be more solid. A routine is the key to success. That also means you too have to stick to a routine by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day.

Toilet training for puppies involves taking your pup outside first thing in the morning. Put him on a leash and guide him to the place that you want him to use. Repeat this activity around 10 to 15 minutes after every meal or drink and right before bedtime. If, after 10 minutes, there is no potty action, then take the puppy back to its crate.

Wait another 10 to 15 minutes then take him out again. Do not engage in play until the business at hand is complete. Sometimes puppies don't finish on the first try, so give him time to be sure he won't have to go again in a few minutes.

Be aware that while you potty train a puppy, most will show signs that they're about to potty. During the times when your puppy is loose in the house, keep a close eye on him. If he begins to circle, sniff or arch his back, then pick him up and take him out. Once a puppy starts to go, he can't stop. Take him to the right place and then reward and praise him with playtime or a treat every time he eliminates outside.

Be patient while you are learning how to potty train your puppy. A pup is a baby, and babies need time to master acceptable potty training procedures. Young puppies don't have complete control of their bladders or bowels, and by the time they realize they have to go, they simply can't hold it any longer.

While you potty train a puppy, you should definitely keep him off the carpet until he is reliably trained. Always teach him where he should go, and be patient when he has an accident, and always adhere to toilet training routines while you potty train your dog.


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