Potty Training Your Puppy : Six Great Tips For Easy House Training.

Potty Training Your Puppy : Six Great Tips For Easy House Training. You might be so looking forward to having a new puppy (or have maybe just got one?) but dreading a long and challenging time trying to house-train it. Don't worry, it can be quick and easy if you follow the tips here in this video. You really can have a potty-trained puppy easily by doing it the right way. Even if you might have tried potty-training puppies before, and maybe it was not as easy or successful as you might have wished, but don't be put off by this. With all the misinformation or incomplete ideas around, it's not your fault. Rest assured that with the details given in this video, you really WILL be able to potty-train a puppy easily. Bringing a new puppy into the household is usually an exciting event for both kids and their parents. A puppy is cute and cuddly and they are little balls of energy. There is a lot of patience involved in raising a happy, healthy and well trained dog. One of the first jobs that a family faces when a new puppy comes home is getting the dog housebroken. This means that the dog will eliminate outdoors and not use your home and furnishings as a toilet. Lots of people think that getting doggy potty trained is a tough task, but it doesn’t need to be. If you arm yourself with good information on the best way to get your dog house trained, you are on the right path to having a dog that goes to the bathroom where you want him to go. When to House Train Your Puppy. A dog can be toilet trained at any age, but the best age to begin is between eight and twelve weeks old. If you set up a housebreaking routine as soon as you bring your puppy home, before long he will get the right idea of where to do his business. A crate is a great tool for toilet training a puppy. It keeps him confined when there is no supervision and most dogs learn quickly that if they go in their crate they will have to sit in it. Most dogs are fairly hygienic and will naturally want to go somewhere different from their den (the crate). The Advantages of Using a Crate Be sure there is enough room in the crate for your pup to turn around, but don't leave so much room that he will be able to eliminate and lie down far away from it. Many dog owners incorrectly view a crate as a jail cell or to use as punishment, but your dog will love having his own space where he can escape from the hustle and bustle of the household for some quiet time. Make your dogs crate a happy place and don’t use it for punishment. You can feed your dog in the crate, or while he is in there offer him some treats. Place a favorite chewy or toy in there with him, add blankets and he will have a cozy den to escape to whenever he feels the need. Utilizing a crate for your dog can keep him out of trouble and not only in housebreaking. Keep Your Eyes Peeled Keeping a close eye on your puppy is a key factor in getting him properly housetrained. Whenever you see that he is sniffing, circling or beginning to squat, immediately take him outside to the place where you want him to go and see if he eliminates. If he does, praise him lavishly. A good idea is to have a cue, such as “hurry up” so that your puppy knows what you want him to do. When he is going to the bathroom repeat the cue and then give your dog lots of praise for a job well done. It is better to take the dog out and nothing happens then take a chance of an accident happening. Have a Schedule Feeding, and walking your dog on a regular schedule will make housebreaking that much easier. Puppies are like children and they thrive on a routine. Try and take the dog out around the same time everyday so they will be able to adjust their bodily functions. The first thing you should do in the morning is take the puppy from the crate and don’t let his feet touch the ground. Bring him to the place where you want him to go, give the cue, and praise upon a successful completion. Take your puppy out at least every hour, after eating or drinking and especially after play. Before you know it, your puppy will be letting you know it is time to go out and do his business. Don't Let the Puppy Roam Letting your puppy roam around the house is a sure fire way to have accidents. If you have decided you don't want to use a crate, and even if you do use one, confining the dog to certain areas of the house can make housetraining easier for everyone. It is difficult to keep track of a puppy when he has the run of the house, but if you gate him in the kitchen, he will still be able to be part of the action and can be better supervised in case of an accident. Don’t Get Discouraged There will be times when you first begin housetraining that you feel your pup is just not getting it. He may have accidents in the house as well on occasion. There is no need to be discouraged. If you stick to your routine, keep a good eye on the dog and make frequent outings to his outdoor bathroom, in no time your puppy will be housebroken. Another good idea is to use the same door all the time when you are taking him out so that when he has to go, he will scratch on the door to be let out. Once this happens, you can say hurray and know that your puppy truly is beginning to understand where you want him to use the bathroom. We have a video series that gives you more free information on dog training. All you need to do is go to http://welltraineddog.org and fill in your name and email on the page that takes you to, then you get instant access to this series of dog training videos which will make a huge difference to how quickly and easily you can get to the point of having a really well-trained dog. For more informative videos on dog training, see our YouTube video channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/WellTrainedDog