The Expert's Guide to Puppy Potty Training

By Geraldine Dimarco


Everybody thinks that dog potty training is way more difficult than it actually is. Well, granted there are a few months of dog poop roulette when you're hoping but are not sure if your dog will happen to do his business inside the home but if you think about it-you're going to have to bear it anyway so you might as well get your training in now.

Do you want to know the secret on how to make puppy potty training easier? Not only will your dog learn how to potty properly, you will also have the added benefit of being more mobile because you can bring him with you on longer travels as well. The secret is none other than canine crate training.

Crate training a puppy is when you educate the animal to go to his place for a certain period of time. Because canines detest having to discharge in the same place where they stay in, they will hold in the urge to poop or pee until they are outside. Therefore, we can see that this is a great tool in potty training the dog.

Find a crate that is big enough for the puppy to be able to sit, stand and stretch in comfortably; but it cannot be too large that the puppy can walk around in it. Get a crate with padded floors and put in blankets and toys. You want to make it seem as cozy as possible to the animal. Put it in the living room or your bedroom. This will help adjust the sleeping habits of the dog the same time as you.

Strew some doggie treats that lead up to the crate to subtly entice the little canine inside. Don't close the crate door; but block the opening with your body gently if he tries to leave. Keep petting him and feeding him treats every few seconds. Do this for the next few days.

When it appears that the puppy is ready for the next step, shut the door. Leave behind a favorite toy to keep his attention and make sure that you are close enough for him to see and hear you. If he begins to cry and whimper, let him be until he settles down. Never let him out if he is upset because he will think that crying will get him what he wants.

Gradually, your pet will become accustomed to being confined. Leave the room for a few minutes and step back in. Extend the time until you feel he is ready to be left alone. Remember with crate training a puppy-- never leave him in for more than 3 hours as puppies cannot hold in their wastes longer than that.

Dogs are den animals so even if it doesn't seem like it-crate training is actually good for them because it gives them security. More often than not even after puppy potty training is done, they still look for these crates as their safe haven from stress. There's no reason left for you not to start-go out and begin crate training your little friend today.




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