how to potty train a dog

​Struggling to potty train your puppy or wanting to know how to encourage your pup to go outside? Here are some tips on how to do this effectively. 

Choose a potty spot outside: 
If an potty accident has happened inside soak a paper towel in the urine and place it in the spot in your yard that you have chosen as the designated potty spot. Doing this will communicate to your puppy that you want them to potty outside. 


Consistently reward your puppy:
Your puppy will benefit from being rewarded each time they go to the bathroom outside. Do this by saying, "YES, potty." Then follow with a treat. Be consistent with this step. It is important that your puppy be rewarded for going potty outside. 

Put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule:
Feeding your puppy at the same time every day will encourage their body to develop a potty schedule. 

Choose when to give your puppy water: 
Pick up your puppies water dish a few hours before bedtime. This will help your puppy not eliminate inside at night. 


Other things to do: 

Keep your puppy on a leash: 
Keeping your puppy on a leash and take him with you when you walk around the home. This will help build a bond with your puppy and will prevent him from going potty in places that you do not want him to go. 

Do not overreact: 
If and when your puppy eliminates inside, do not over react. Instead, calmly take your puppy outside and allow them to finish going potty. After he is done reward with praise and a treat. 

Completely clean the messes up:
Using an enzymatic cleaner, clean any messes up thoroughly. This will remove the smell of urine and feces that tell your puppy to continue eliminating in that spot. Remember to fist soak a paper towel in the urine and place it outside. It can also be helpful to place any feces where you want your dog to go at in your yard. 

Do not punish your puppy: 
Punishing your puppy will do more harm than good. Doing this will make your puppy afraid of you and will prevent them from going potty in your presence. Instead, stay calm and take your puppy outside to the designated potty spot. Then reward when your puppy decides to go potty. 

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By doing what is recommended in this article your puppy will soon learn where the appropriate place is to potty and your home will be safe from potty accidents.