How to Potty Train Your New Puppy

By: Amber Lowery

One of the most important issues with a new puppy is potty training your puppy. Thankfully, potty training your puppy can be something other than a huge hassle. This article will cover some tips on potty training your puppy.

Initially, you need to know that puppies are similar to babies and they can make a mess because they don't know better and can’t understand their body's urges. Your puppy isn't trying to soil on your nice rug; he just doesn't know that he has to go potty.

A puppy’s ability to notice their need to go outside as they get older, alot like children. expadite potty training your puppy by developing a schedule for your puppy to adhere to. Take your puppy outside at consistent times every day so that the puppy gets used to a regular routine.

If you are not home during the days, you can be prepared for accidents while you puppy is learning to potty train. You can help this situation by putting down newspapers for your dog to go potty on, but it will take training for the puppy to know this is only for emergencies. When mishaps happen (and they will), don't get angry - just tidy up and disinfect the area.

You can learn to see in advance some of the signals that your puppy needs to be taken to potty. When you see your puppy acting in this way, it may be time to take them out.

Here are some signs that a puppy needs to go potty:

* Your puppy is restless
* Puppy is sniffing a place they had previously soiled
* Your puppy is fussing
* Distraction at play

As each puppy is different, you will soon learn to recognize the signals in your puppy. When your puppy starts to exhibit this potty signal it is time to take them out for a walk and show them to go in the location you want them to use.

If your puppy does good, remember to praise him. Praise reinforces to the puppy that they have been good and will make them eager to do it again to get more positive encouragement.

Although puppy potty training can be difficult, it is just a matter of being dilligent and patient with your new puppy long enough for their minds and bodies to grow up and adapt to your training. With patience and enough time, your puppy will potty train and problems will be a part of the past.

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