How Toilet Training A Puppy Works

Dog may be man’s best friend, but until you figure out how toilet training a puppy works, it may not seem that way. The key is to remain patient: puppies are new to the world, and while we as owners know how we want them to behave, they are just learning the ropes. Keep a handle on your tone of voice: if you raise your voice to them, they’re likely to associate punishment with the toilet, and then they’ll be scared to use it. Instead, try for praise when they do the right thing.

You want to provide a comforting and safe place for the puppy where he can nap or rest. Choose a crate when purchase the puppy, and try and get them acclimatized to it as soon as you get them home. When you call it a night, put the puppy into the crate. In general, a puppy won’t relieve itself while it is in the crate. To facilitate this, you may have to get up once during the night to take puppy outside, but as you do this, the puppy will learn to wait until you take it outside. Carry the puppy outside as soon as you get up in the morning: the sound and hustle of the morning combined with the need to go may cause the puppy to let loose while on the way to the door.

Training pads are another excellent tool in toilet training a puppy. Place the pads on the floor in the areas where you intend to keep the puppy. Usually, its best if the area isn’t carpeted, since sometimes you’re going to need to clean up urine. Use the pads immediately upon getting the puppy, as an older puppy may see them as something to chew on or play with rather than a spot to pee. If the puppy begins to relieve itself anywhere other than the pad, quickly pick it up and put it on the pad. Avoid yelling or scolding when it goes someplace else, but be encouraging when it goes on the pad.

When toilet training a puppy, take them outside for regular bathroom breaks. Take a small treat as a reward, and when the puppy relieves itself, give them the treat: it will help reinforce the behavior. The younger a puppy is, the harder it can be for it to control its bladder, so remember, be patient.

If an accident does happen, be sure to move swiftly to clear it up, paying special attention to removing the smell. You want to be sure that the puppy’s diet is quality, preferably low in salt (salt will make the puppy thirst, which will cause it to drink more, an make it harder to manage its bladder). After each meal, place the puppy in the place where you intend it to relieve itself, and wait until it does. This will help build the idea that it is the appropriate place to do its business. Together, these tips out to help you get your puppy toilet trained with a minimum of hassle.