When potty training puppies, many folks become frustrated at the whole process in general. Mistakes can happen quite often as most puppies are still getting used to the way the world operates. Therefore, getting frustrated is understandable. The way you react to your puppy’s actions is the big determiner of his behavior that most people don’t realize. Here are a few things to remember as you potty train your puppy:
RESPECT: That’s right - potty training puppies need respect too! Although dogs are not verbal animals, they do respond to emotions and feelings, and can sense when they are being respected. If they feel like they’re loved members of your family, they will usually return the favor and respect your rules better.
TEMPER: It’s tough to keep your temper in check when your puppy leave a “doodoo” in the middle of the living room floor! But the truth is that yelling and screaming won’t get nearly as favorable a result as calm commands will. Losing your temper will confuse your puppy and delay his progress.
PRAISE: Remember to always give credit where credit is due. This means to reinforce good behavior constantly. Petting, praising, and loving your puppy will not only improve behavior, but will also help reinforce the bond between you, and will strengthen the mutual respect for each other.
STRIKING: Many folks believe that hitting their dog helps establish “who’s boss” when potty training puppies. But the truth is that this can cause psychological damage, and can contribute to lengthy delays in the potty training process because it just plain freaks your puppy out! Most of the main-stream dog trainers now recommend positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement, which can mean a major shift in many dog owners’ thought processes. So, if you feel your self getting mad, just walk away and deal with it after you’ve calmed down.
Following these four simple guidelines will help strengthen the relationship between you and your dog, and will help improve your dog’s behavior, and speed up the potty training process. Have fun!
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