Proven Puppy Potty Training Tips and Techniques That Work

Most pet owners find that they have a really difficult time potty training their puppies for the very first time. So I am going to teach you how to potty train your puppy in just one week. Potty training your puppy shouldn't be a difficult task.

Like all new pet owners I'm sure that when you got your puppy you were dreading the day that you were going to have to potty train him. Most pet owners have such a hard time potty training their puppy, that they give up, and either turn the dog into an outside dog, or they find the dog a new home. I mean lets face the facts, it can be pretty frustrating waking up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water or to use the restroom, only to realize that you've stepped in doggy dodo somewhere along the way. If you are serious about potty training your puppy you are going to need to be determined, and patient if you want to succeed.

If you a new puppy owner you might want to consider purchasing a cage or a crate that you can keep in your house. Inside of the cage or crate you will want to make a nice cozy bed for your puppy, because this is where he will be sleeping at night. It is very important that you make the cage or crate as comfortable as possible so that your puppy is not afraid, or unwilling to enter it. You should never use the cage or crate to punish your puppy, other wise you'll find that he is unwilling to enter his cage or crate when it's time to go to bed.

For the first couple of weeks, while your new family member is adjusting to his/her new surroundings you are going to want to keep your puppy in his cage/crate all night long. I realize that some people may think that this is cruel, but this will teach your puppy two things. First your puppy will learn that this is where he/she is going to be sleeping, and secondly it will teach your puppy bladder control. Most puppies will soil their sleeping quarters one or two times, before they realize that they don't want to sleep in soiled quarters. Initially your puppy might have a hard time adjusting to his cage or crate for the first couple of nights, especially if the previous owner allowed the puppy to roam around at night.

When you are potty training your new puppy you should take him outside to use the bathroom at least once every hour.Taking your puppy outside every hour is very important when it comes to potty training puppies. If you catch your puppy sniffing around the house for no apparent reason you should take him out again. Remember when it comes to young puppy it is always better to be safe than sorry. When you do take your puppy outside, always take them to the same area. Taking a dog to the same area, will make lawn maintenance much easier for you, and you will find that most dogs like to take care of their business in the same area.

When your puppy has that occasional accident in the house, (and believe me your puppy will) you should stick their nose down by the mess, and not in it, then in a stern firm voice you should reprimand the puppy, and then you should take your puppy directly outside. Pointing at things they have done wrong, and then telling them about it, seems to work a lot better than losing your temper and yelling at them. Remember essentially your dealing with a child that has four legs. When your puppy dose go to the bathroom outside you should praise your puppy and reward him with a treat. Click here to find out how I learned to potty train my puppy.