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Many of us love the idea of a cheerful, playful puppy, but reality often checks in when we’re cleaning up puppy mess. While potty training difficulty differs between dog breeds, there are a few tips that can often be applied to potty training any dog breed.
The most important thing you can do for your pup at this time is to establish a steady routine. Without the adaptation of a routine to daily life, a puppy can become confused and may develop anxiety issues later in life. Begin by setting certain times in which you feed him, take him to potty, and sleep. Try to stick to the same general time every day.
A good way to save your sanity is to admit right off the bat that your puppy will have accidents. You can help ease these by keeping some newspaper in a dedicated spot so that your pup can at least familiarize himself with going in one area if he can’t make it outside. This works particularly well if you don’t have a doggy door and your puppy relies on you to let him out.
In order to get a better idea of when to expect potty time to come around, you should know that a puppy’s stomach and bladder are very small. When you have fed/watered your pup, expect him to be ready to potty roughly 15 – 20 minutes later. Try your very best to have him in the proper potty environment when the time comes. It will not only establish a dependable routine, but will also familiarize your pup with the correct place to potty.
You might find that you can save yourself a lot of unproductive potty trips if you establish separate times to potty and play. You might take your pup outside to potty, then after a successful trip, take him inside. Wait as long as you like before making a separate trip outside for him to play. By separating these tasks, you’ll greatly minimize your pup’s confusion.
Now would be a great time to teach your puppy the praise and discipline phrases you intend to use throughout training. Many people use terms such as “good boy/girl” and “no.” Just remember that while puppies require a firm hand and patience, this is also a time to enjoy your puppy while he’s young and full of energy!
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