Puppies are smart and not difficult to housebreak and you can begin to potty train a puppy as early as three weeks of age. Being new at pet ownership, it is your decision if you prefer to keep your pup in confined quarters.
The crate training method is what most puppy owners use to avoid accidents or when they are away from home for a long period of time. Some new puppy owners will want to give their dogs access to different areas, with some limitations, in the belief this will make the puppy more aware of its responsiblities.
Though this sounds more difficult than other methods, because of the natural playful behaviour and uncontrollable urges, if you choose to apply this, you need to consider: You will teach your puppy to go outdoor or indoor on papers. The paper method of training is ok at first while your puppy is learning a routine, but the puppy must be guided in a step by step fasion until the routine is learned.
You must sure to select a particular location for your puppy to do its business whether it's indoors or outdoors. Have your puppy sniff out the spot you've decided on, wait for it to relieve himself, and then be sure to return to the exact spot each and every time. When it's time for your puppy to do its business, the lingering odor will aid in stimulating it to repeat at the same location.
If your puppy is young consider using a leash to lead it to the spot where you want it to do its business. Be sure you do this about 20 minutes after every meal, play times and nap! However, no matter which method you decide to use for potty training a puppy, consistency remains the key to success. Check for signs that your puppy might have the urge while staying with the same schedule each day.
Give your puppy the same command each time you take a potty break, such as "go pee," "do it," or "go potty." This helps the puppy to link the specific command with its potty break. Do this softly, over and over again until your puppy has become familiarized with it. In this manner, it makes it simpler for your puppy to understand and keep to the same instructions when you give them again.
You are guaranteed mistakes and accidents when you’re potty training a puppy. Puppies, much like babies, are barely even aware of whether or not they need to relieve themselves. Be alert for the puppy's warning signs like sniffing or squatting so that you can immediately distract them by stamping your foot or clapping your hands while you lead them away from the restricted zone.
Finally, be sure to give your puppy encouragement by saying, 'good puppy' if it goes in the correct location. You can let him roam freely within the home once he has become significantly more responsible and dependable.
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