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Dog potty training isn’t such a difficult thing to do as many imagine it to be. Sure it requires some persistence and dedication however by having the correct information you’ll understand how to potty train your dog in no time.
The very best time which you should commence dog potty training is when your dog is still a puppy. Puppies brains are like sponges and will absorb anything that you teach them. As dogs grow older, it gets a bit harder to train them however it is still very doable. While dog potty training is in progress, accidents will be unavoidable. Once in a while your dog will poop or pee somewhere inside the house particularly if it is a puppy. As a responsible dog owner you need to clean up the mess and just proceed with toilet training your dog knowing that in a matter of time your dog will be correctly potty trained and these accidents will be a thing of the past.
The most vital aspect in dog potty training is to never punish your dog when it makes a mistake, this would have a negative impact on the dog and lead to different problems. The best way to teach your dog where to go eliminate is to show your dog you’re happy with treats and praises when it has gone and done its business where you want it to. This positive reinforcement will make the dog realize that if it eliminates in the designated area it is going to please you and will encourage your dog to want to go there once more next time.
Puppies need to eliminate constantly!. The most common times when a puppy needs to relieve itself are:
* After a short nap
* After waking up from a long sleep
* After eating, including small snacks
* After exercise or play time
It is recommended that you make a schedule for the times when you want to let your dog sleep and wake up, feed your dog its main meals and snacks, when you want to train, exercise or play with your dog, etc. Having a schedule is really helpful so as to predict when you are required to take your dog outdoors so that it can urinate or poop.
The dog potty training process will involve you deciding on a designated space outside where you will always take your dog out to on a leash. Usually about 5-10 minutes after the key times talked about above, your dog will probably need to eliminate. Be sure you take your dog outside to the selected place within this time frame and leave it alone throughout this time. Your dog will most likely have a sniff around on the ground and then begin pooping or peeing. After your dog is done show your dog with enthusiasm that you are happy with it for eliminating in the right area, a treat or some praise will do the trick. Continue to do this every time you have to take your dog outside to pee or poop.
Keep an eye out for these indicators that point out your dog must go to the toilet:
* Sniffing the ground
* Your dog is continually barking at you to get your attention
* Door scratching (particularly the door that leads out to the selected space)
* Running to you then running back to the door and continuing this over and over
In the event that you see your dog peeing or pooping in your home, don’t panic or make a big fuss, just take your dog outdoors so that it can finish off and continue with the dog potty training process. If on carrying your dog out and it is still peeing or pooping then it’s too late and the only thing you can do is clean up the mess and get rid of the odor with a deodorizer because dogs tend to poop or pee again in an area where they can smell the scent of their waste. A good idea is to clean up the mess and put some of it outside where your dog normally goes to relieve itself, this will let the dog know it’s the place it ought to go to eliminate.
Dog potty training tips for older dogs:
It may be a bit more of a challenge with regards to potty training an older dog however it is still very doable. Use the same principles and techniques used to toilet train a puppy to toilet train an older dog, it is going to have the same effect, you will just need to be more patient because it would take your matured dog a bit longer to learn and catch onto what you are trying to teach it. Make sure you keep training positive and be supportive of your dog. Dogs only wish to please their owners and at times they may do something that is seen as incorrect or bad in our eyes but they do not actually know that it’s seen as incorrect or bad behavior in our eyes. Dog potty training will definitely be successful for those who don’t give up and stay focused on the task. Your dog depends on you to teach it where it can and can’t go to poop or urinate, so it’s your responsibility to teach this to your dog.
