Puppies are cute and adorable. But they are animals with bodily functions too. And if you don't like to clean up behind them, then it's time you learned how to potty train a puppy. For one thing is sure: if you don't potty train them, they will mess the floor. Here are my 3 easy steps for how to potty train a puppy... 1. Establish a word or two-word phrase to use as a command for your puppy, such as "go potty" or something similar. Constant repetition of the phrase will embed the command in the puppy's mind and she will be able to go more or less whenever you want her to. 2. Dogs are creatures of habit, so take her to the exact same place every time. Dogs have a much better sense of smell than we do and they recognise places and their functions mostly by scent. Left to their own they will probably visit the same spot repeatedly, so taking her there each time only serves to reinforce that. 3. If your puppy has an "accident" on the carpet or floor, clean the area thoroughly using a good brand pet odor cleaner. be sure to really clean the spot, or the puppy might do it again there. Don't be angry with the puppy when there are accidents, but do praise her when she does it right. The lack of praise accompanied with a frown for an "accident" will be enough usually to get the message across. Just like a toddler, a puppy is learning all the time. They love to please you, so make every thing she does right a big happy occasion for her. This kind of message is powerful and quickly embeds itself in the puppy's subconscious. Learning how to potty train a puppy isn't particularly difficult. It just needs patience and understanding. |
