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Puppy potty training

Teaching your puppy how and where to go to the toilet is always a challenge but the sooner you and the dog master this skill then the happier everyone in the household will be.

So - how does your dog learn potty training? Is potty training for dogs even possible?

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Puppy Potty Training - How To Potty Train A Puppy
By Amber Lowery

One of the first hings you do with a new puppy is get your new puppy potty trained. Thankfully, potty training your puppy doesn’t have to be that hard. This article will show you some tips on potty training your puppy.



First, you need to understand that puppies are like babies and they simply make mistakes because they don't know better and can’t understand their urges. Your puppy doesn't mean to ruin your good carpet; he simply doesn’t know that he has to go potty.



A puppy’s ability to feel the urge to go potty develops as they age, much like children. You can help your puppy potty train faster by developing a schedule for your puppy to follow. Take the puppy out to go potty at the same times every day to allow the puppy to become accustomed to a schedule.



Especially if you are not always home during the day, you can expect there to be accidents while you puppy is potty training. You can help minimize the mess by putting down newspapers for the puppy to relieve himself on, but it will take additional training for the puppy to know this is for emergencies. When accidents happen, don't get angry - just clean up and disinfect the area.



You can learn to notice some of the signs that your puppy needs to be taken out for a potty trip. When you see your puppy acting up in a certain way, it may be time to take them out to relieve themselves.



Here are some signs that a puppy needs to go potty:



* Showing Restlessness

* Sniffing at a spot they had previously soiled

* Puppy is Whimpering and wining

* Puppy is distracted from play



As each puppy is different, you will soon learn to recognize the signs in your dog. When your puppy starts to show this potty signal it is time to take them out for a walk and direct them to go in the place you want them to use.



When your puppy does good, remember to praise him. Praise displays to the puppy that they have done the right thing and will make them happy to do it again to seek more praise.



Although potty training your puppy can be dificult, it is just a matter of being consistent and patient with your new puppy long enough for their minds and bladders to mature and train. With patience and time, your puppy will potty train and accidents will be a problem of the past.



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Get up to speed with your puppy potty training - you'll enjoy your pet all the more once this basic stage of training is past