| One of the first hings you do with a new | | | | up in a certain way, it may be time to take |
| puppy is get your new puppy potty trained. | | | | them out to relieve themselves. |
| Thankfully, potty training your puppy doesn't | | | | |
| have to be that hard. This article will show | | | | Here are some signs that a puppy needs to go |
| you some tips on potty training your puppy. | | | | potty: |
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| First, you need to understand that puppies | | | | * Showing Restlessness |
| are like babies and they simply make mistakes | | | | |
| because they don't know better and can't | | | | * Sniffing at a spot they had previously |
| understand their urges. Your puppy doesn't | | | | soiled |
| mean to ruin your good carpet; he simply | | | | |
| doesn't know that he has to go potty. | | | | * Puppy is Whimpering and wining |
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| A puppy's ability to feel the urge to go | | | | * Puppy is distracted from play |
| potty develops as they age, much like | | | | |
| children. You can help your puppy potty | | | | As each puppy is different, you will soon |
| train faster by developing a schedule for | | | | learn to recognize the signs in your dog. |
| your puppy to follow. Take the puppy out to | | | | When your puppy starts to show this potty |
| go potty at the same times every day to allow | | | | signal it is time to take them out for a walk |
| the puppy to become accustomed to a schedule. | | | | and direct them to go in the place you want |
| | | | them to use. |
| Especially if you are not always home during | | | | |
| the day, you can expect there to be accidents | | | | When your puppy does good, remember to praise |
| while you puppy is potty training. You can | | | | him. Praise displays to the puppy that they |
| help minimize the mess by putting down | | | | have done the right thing and will make them |
| newspapers for the puppy to relieve himself | | | | happy to do it again to seek more praise. |
| on, but it will take additional training for | | | | |
| the puppy to know this is for emergencies. | | | | Although potty training your puppy can be |
| When accidents happen, don't get angry - just | | | | dificult, it is just a matter of being |
| clean up and disinfect the area. | | | | consistent and patient with your new puppy |
| | | | long enough for their minds and bladders to |
| You can learn to notice some of the signs | | | | mature and train. With patience and time, |
| that your puppy needs to be taken out for a | | | | your puppy will potty train and accidents |
| potty trip. When you see your puppy acting | | | | will be a problem of the past. |