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Puppy Potty Training and Housebreaking
Puppy potty training can be frustrating, especially for a new dog owner. At the same time, it's the most important kind of training your puppy will ever need.
It will be your job to help your puppy develop bowel and bladder control and teach him where he is allowed to do his "business".
You will also need to avoid some very common mistakes. Visit dog toilet training for a review of potty training mistakes and to learn how to avoid them.
If you can accomplish all that, potty training will not look as scary and unattainable as it may seem now.
An Introduction to Puppy Potty Training...
Raising a puppy is somewhat similar to raising a small child.
All puppies are unique and learn at their own pace. That's why it's so important to be patient and not to force things. But I promise, potty training will not last forever!
Here are some potty training tips...
- Designate an outdoor area where your puppy will go to relieve himself. Always take him there first.
- When you take your puppy outdoors, don't play with him until he does his "business".
- Always take your puppy for a walk just before his bedtime.
- Don't give him any food or water after you return home after the last walk of the day.
- Unless you can take your puppy for a walk every 2 hours, don't expect him to be fully housebroken until he is at least 6 months old.
For more tips and a detailed discussion on house training, visit potty training tips and house breaking puppies pages.
To speed up and make potty training less frustrating and destructive, plenty of training aids are available. Visit potty training puppies to learn more about such aids, including a dog litter box and dog crates.
Potty training a puppy is just as important as any other type of training. The way you approach puppy potty training and the mistakes you make (and avoid) will define your future relationship with your pet.
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