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As a new dog owner you must be aware that your new puppy has no idea what is right and wrong at this point. They are not mentally capable of reading your mind. In fact, since a puppy is just like a baby they actually don’t have the mental capacity to see a sequence of events. They don’t know about punishment yet. To up your odds of having an easy time training a puppy it’s best not to take them from their mom or litter mates until they are 8 weeks old. If that’s not possible it is still possible to train your puppy, and even an adult dog. They just need a little direction. You must also keep in mind that during the training process they will have accidents. Be patient. They’ll pick it up.

Here are some ideas for a basic methodology to help you potty train the dog.

A puppy needs to keep a set schedule. Plus, it is important to remember to take them out at these 7 times during the day:

1. As soon as your puppy wakes up in the morning. (Even if you are not up yet)

2. Immediately after naps.

3. As soon as your puppy eats.

4. If you decide to crate train your puppy. Make sure you take them out before and after crating them. This will eliminate accidents in the crate as well.

5. If your dog has a substantial snack, they need to go outside immediately afterwards. Just like after meals.

6. Before you and puppy go to bed at night.

7. If the dog whimpers or barks during the night, get up and take them outside.

While taking them out it is crucial that you praise them. Give them lots of praise. Puppies like to please their owners. As soon as you tell them they are good puppies, it more likely that they’ll want to do it again.

Now you must give them a time for eating. You are not going to be able to just leave a bowl of food on the ground and then leave for several hours. This way you have no idea when your puppy eats or when they need to go out. So make sure you give them food while you are around and pick it up before you leave. This is the same with water.

If your puppy does happen to have an accident don’t punish them. They don’t understand why they are being punished. They don’t associate the two actions together. Just clean it up quietly and calmly.

When you are at home with your dog, it is recommended to keep them with you for as much time as is allowed. This includes on a leash (once they are leash trained), in a crate or in a kennel area (like a small cage).

NOTE: While crate training, PLEASE keep the puppy in the crate as little as possible! This will reduce anxiety, excessive barking, and lack of attention.

Keep in mind that you are performing a dual job during potty training. First, you want the dog to respect your furniture, carpeting and general household by NOT using it as a toilet. Second, you are building a relationship with the dog.

It’s important to know that your dog does not understand English. Most of the time they are reacting to your tone and hand gestures rather than the word itself. They can sense your mood and know from there what you want from them. So don’t automatically assume your dog knows what you are trying to tell them with your words all the time.

Use patience and love during potty training and you will have a loving dog to show for it.

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- Thomas Turner

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