How to Potty Train a Your Messy Puppy! | It's Me or The Dog, by It's Me or the Dog on YouTube. 4 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes a day for 2 to 3 we
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Set a fixed daily routine. Take the puppy outside first thing in the morning, after every meal, after naps and play, and before bed. Young puppies need a trip out every one to two hours.
Choose one toilet spot in the garden and always take the puppy there on a lead. The leftover smell helps it understand what the spot is for.
Watch for signs: sniffing the floor, circling, whining or sudden restlessness. When you spot them, carry the puppy straight outside.
Stand still and quiet outside for up to five minutes. No play. When the puppy toilets, praise calmly and give a treat within a second or two.
If nothing happens, bring the puppy in and tether it to you or keep it in sight. Try again ten minutes later.
Clean accidents with an enzymatic pet cleaner, not ammonia, which smells like urine and draws the puppy back. Never scold or rub its nose in the mess.
Crate or pen the puppy at night and during naps. The crate should be big enough to stand, turn and lie down, but not so big it can toilet in one corner.
Tips and common mistakes
A rough guide is that a puppy can hold its bladder for about one hour for every month of age.
Keep a written log of meals, toilet trips and accidents for a week to spot your puppy's pattern.
Pick either puppy pads or outdoors, not both, because mixing the two slows the whole process down.
Stay calm when cleaning up. Shouting makes a puppy hide its accidents instead of learning.
Questions
How long does house training take?
Most puppies need a few weeks of consistent routine. Small breeds and puppies with a messy start can take two to three months.
Why does my puppy pee when I greet it?
Excitement or submissive urination is common in young puppies. Greet it calmly and quietly, and it usually fades as the puppy grows.
Should I take the water bowl away at night?
You can lift the water an hour or two before bed, but never withhold water in hot weather or after hard play. Most puppies manage fine with a late trip outside instead.
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