How To Get Your Dog Potty Trained

Your family will be excited to have the new puppy but potty training is a big worry for the adults of the house. As well as having fun with a puppy there are some things you must do and this is one of those things. You can expect to have rugs ruined, furnishings damaged and your bed might seem a lot less welcoming until you have got this done. The foul smell of messy puppies has the habit of spreading everywhere around the house. If you potty train your puppy you can overcome the problem at a stroke.

Dogs are quick and intelligent so it is obvious they won't want to be dirty and they want to learn potty training quickly. By watching your puppy closely you will spot the tell tale signs that he needs to go to the potty training area to do his business. If your puppy begins going in circles and sniffing the ground it is a good sign that he needs to go to the potty area quickly. Understanding what these signs are and what they mean are half the battle when potty training a puppy.

It can become a chore to open the door each time your dog displays signs of needing to pee so having a doggy door can make life a lot easier. The benefit of a puppy door is that your dog can go outside anytime nature calls without needing you to open the door for him.

Walking your dog once in the morning and then again at night will help him to become more regular in his bodily functions. When you get to somewhere that is appropriate for your dog to pee or poop linger a little while to give him the chance to relax and if he does then you should praise him.

When he passes water at the right places give him some praise and tell him what a good dog he is. He starts out with no idea where to go to the bathroom but with your encouragement he will understand the correct place to go. Avoid punishment if he gets it wrong but try to show him you are not pleased if he makes an error. You will steadily make progress by showing you are pleased when he does things right and showing disappointment when he messes and he will become less nervous and more certain of what is right to do.

You must keep a watchful eye on your puppy all the time while you are training him. Dogs have their own pace of learning and you your patience may be put to test as well. Make sure that you show love and affection towards your pet while he is undergoing the training.

Yes potty training your dog can be rather tiresome and repetitive. There will come a time when he gets it right all of the time and the effort will be worthwhile. The stink of the untrained puppy will disappear and you will have a clean home once again.