Potty Training Your Puppy
A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home. Who can resist that cute little bundle of lovable furry fun? Wouldn't it be great if puppies were potty trained and came into our homes without any mess or bother? OK, reality check here. Just ask any dog owner what the hardest task at hand is, and most will agree,
that potty training is high on the list of unpleasant tasks. Actually, potty training is a
simple task, requiring merely a little patience and diligence. First, be mindful of puppies as infant dogs, not children. Dogs are creatures of
Habitual Re-enforcement. Start early with the basics, and you will have a well
trained and obedient friend for many years. A sure fire method of potty training, at least in the opinion of a kennel and
breeder friend of mine, is to simply catch the puppy in the act of relieving itself. First, you need to decide where you want him to go to the bathroom.
Immediately approach your puppy, pick him up gently but firmly, and tell him "No
No" with a firm clear voice. Carry your puppy immediately outside, preferably to a
pre designated area, and set him down on his haunches, holding him firmly for a
few moments. If he still needs to relieve himself, keep him in that spot and pat and
praise him when he's finished. OK! Not so hard, eh? Guess what, he will do it again. So, make a game out of it, get the kids involved
and when he starts to go, repeat the routine, acting immediately and firmly. Puppies tend to be the center of attention at first, especially with kids, so there
is usually someone at hand to scold the puppy in a gentle manner and immediately
remove him to the designated site. This method is a quick and effective method in toilet training any puppy, who,
with the right amount of attention and praise, will be toilet trained in no time at all. It's important to catch the puppy in the act. Coming home and finding the
mess a couple of hours later and then getting upset and scolding the puppy will
only make your job harder and confuse the puppy. What then, you may wonder?
Well, a method that has worked for me is to carry the puppy to the offending
deposit, gently but firmly placing his nose into the substance and saying firmly "No
No or Bad Bad", you get the drift, and immediately carrying puppy out to the site.
This method is not the favored method, but it is effective if done properly. Timothy Robinson is the owner of PetGiftsandToys.com.
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