Potty Training Puppy is a Vital Lesson For Any Young
Dog
Begin potty training puppy by setting up a routine schedule that fits both you
and your dog. Now that puppy has been taken away from it's mother, you become it's next teacher. Develop a schedule that works both for you and your dog. This routine will help your potty training immensely.
These first few weeks in a new home are extremely important for your puppy. He/she needs to learn when and
where to eliminate. The training you set now will usually last a
lifetime. For those of you that work full time, routine scheduling will fit
right in with your normal schedule and with your puppy
training efforts! Developing your routine in conjunction with teaching your puppy
when and where "to go" is the first and most important lesson to begin
training your new puppy (or adopted dog).
Develop Puppy's Routine Schedule
Developing a routine schedule is very important for any young puppy or
older dog (and yes! this works on older dogs too!), especially when it comes to potty training. Be patient!
Expect a puppy to eliminate every few hours until their bladder
develops. Make yourself available to take puppy outdoors to familiar
elimination areas several times a day in order to avoid having
accidents in the house. Develop a schedule that works both for you and
your dog. As your dog ages, this routine can be adjusted.
How Long Does Potty Training Puppy Take?
The process of puppy potty training could take up to 6 months
depending on the dog or breed. All of us dog owners go through this process!
Once your routine is set, you will be surprised how fast your little furball catches on! Habits are being developed with your routine and as you know yourself, habits take time.
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How Often Do Puppies Have to Pee?
Here is a "good rule of thumb" to use for as you begin a routine
schedule for potty training puppy. Puppies can
hold their bladder for 1 hour per each month of its age. If puppy is 3
months old, then able to hold it for 3 hours; 4 months old... 4 hours.
Keep in mind that close supervision is still required in the event
your puppy has to go potty during unscheduled intervals. With the
knowledge of how long a puppy can "hold it", setting up a schedule will
help predict when puppy has "to go".
Potty Training Routine
Schedule (sample only)
A puppy potty training schedule is pretty routine. Routines are all
about habits and habits correctly taught teach your puppy what is
expected of him/her. This is extremely important while puppy develops bladder
control. Again, good dog behavior is all about prevention. That takes you
to make this work! If you work and can not get home at noon, having a
professional pet-sitter, neighbor, or friend come over can be a great
help!
6:00
AM Puppy wakes, take out to
eliminate. Praise on success. |
Adjusting Your Routine Schedule
As puppy gets older and begins to develop more bladder control, adjust
the schedule. The first elimination of the Potty Training Puppy Shedule
time to remove is 2:30 AM, but... be sure to take him (or her) out upon
waking up because puppy surely will have to go! Keep adjusting the time
intervals as puppy's bladder develops. Once your dog has developed
bladder control and can go 6 hours without eliminating, the second
elimination to remove is the mid-day stop home from work.
How To Potty Train Puppy When You Work Full-Time
So... how do you potty train puppy when you work full time? First and
foremost, teaching your puppy where and when to eliminate is probably the "first" most important
lesson to begin training. Crates come in handy for everyone and
especially for those of you that work full time. We recommend getting
your puppy a crate and begin crate
training your puppy in conjunction with the above potty training schedule! These 3
easy crate training steps will acquaint your fuzzy friend to its crate and will
definitely help in your potty training efforts. Crates are your best "potty
training friend"!
Every year thousands of dog are brought to shelters. Many,
many shelter dogs are the direct result of being misunderstood and
improperly trained by its owner.
Here's to your patience and perserverance as you potty train your
puppy!