DOGS TUBE
Friday
Potty Training Your Dog is a critical first step in dog management and is likely the most important step in your relationship with your dog. Nobody wants a stinky dog, so if you want to end up with a dog that can do tricks or just be your best friend ever, getting dog potty training tips is the first step, so let's get started.
Potty training a puppy will be different than training an older dog. It is important to remember that puppies do not have complete control over their potty urges until they are about 10 weeks old, so training them any earlier will only confuse them and make training more difficult to achieve when they are capable of learning.
If your dog is younger than 10 weeks, confine him to a kitchen or bathroom when you are unable to supervise him, and place newspapers on the floor for him. Because many people do not have a yard, it may be necessary to train your puppy to go inside rather than outside. There are many different types of inside potties for your dog, and a visit to your local pet store or a good website should yield those options.
Inside the house, look for a spot where the puppy will always go when nature calls. Keep it as far away from his food and water as possible, as well as his bed. When you see him circling, sniffing, or even going potty, grab him quickly and take him to his place. When he goes, it is critical to lavish him with praise, even if he misses and makes a mess.
When potty training puppies, the last thing you want to do is scold or discipline your puppy because it makes learning more difficult for your puppy. Finally, aside from his nervous sniffing, there are a few other things to keep an eye out for. Get him to the potty after exercise and play, or when he first wakes up from a nap, or about 30 minutes after eating or drinking. Dogs send out a lot of signals, so pay attention and learn to make your job easier.
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Puppies require more food and water than adult dogs, so it is natural that they will require more potty breaks. Give your puppy lots of praise when they go to their area, and when they're finished, check your dog's paws to make sure he didn't walk in it, and then clean up right away. It is not only healthier and more desirable for your dog to keep his potty area clean, but it also keeps your house from smelling bad.
Most dogs can be trained quickly and easily, but you must be patient. Both the time invested and the clean-ups will be well worth it.
You should train your dog to go outside when nature calls. Unless your dog has easy access to a fenced yard, he must learn to hold it until his regularly scheduled potty breaks. This can be difficult at first, but with time and encouragement, it is possible.
When you take your dog for a leash walk and notice him getting ready to pee, tell him, "Pee Pee time," or whatever command you prefer. When your dog goes, repeat the command several times. When your dog goes potty on command, shower him with love and praise so that he believes that peeing when you tell him to makes you happy. Use the same command words every time, and your dog will soon be able to go on command.
If you take your dog out to the back yard to relieve himself, try to take him to the same spot each time. Always instruct your dog to go potty. Taking him to the same location is important because he will go there if he is left alone. This makes cleaning up much easier because you don't have to search the entire yard for land mines. If you don't clean up after your dog, he'll move on to better quarters.
Did I mention giving your dog lots of love and praise when potty training? This is the most efficient method of teaching your dog anything. Your dog enjoys pleasing you, and when you give him that praise, he will be the happiest animal on the planet and will love you until the day he dies. I strongly advise you to teach your dog to sit, stay, fetch, and heel. Many books are available, and in today's world, information is easily accessible via the internet.
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