How to Potty Train Your Dog in 7 Days | Super Awesome Dogs, by SuperAwesomeDogs on YouTube. 3 min 26 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 26 s
- Time to do it
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set a schedule. Take your puppy out every 1 to 2 hours, and always right after waking, after meals, after play and before bed.
Pick one toilet spot in the yard and take your puppy there on a leash every time. Using the same spot teaches them what that area is for.
Wait outside for 5 to 10 minutes. Stand still and quiet, and say a command like go potty so the word links to the action.
Praise and treat the moment they finish. Reward within a couple of seconds so your puppy connects the treat with going outside.
Skip pee pads. They teach your dog it is fine to go indoors, which can lead to wet carpet and blankets.
Use a crate for short rests and at night. Keep it just big enough to stand, turn and lie down, and never use it as punishment.
Watch for signs your puppy needs to go, such as sniffing the floor, circling, whining or heading to the door. Take them out straight away.
Clean accidents with an enzyme cleaner. Only scold if you catch your puppy in the act, because punishing them later just confuses them.
Tips and common mistakes
Feed meals at the same times each day so you can predict when your puppy will need to go out.
Take your puppy out on a leash even in a fenced yard so you can see that they actually went.
Expect setbacks. A young puppy can usually hold it for about one hour per month of age.
Never rub your puppy's nose in a mess. It does not teach them anything and can make them afraid of you.
Questions
How long does potty training really take?
Many puppies need a few weeks of steady routine. Treat the 7-day plan as a strong start, not a strict deadline, and keep the schedule going after the week ends.
Should I wake my puppy at night to go out?
Yes, for young puppies. Set an alarm once or twice a night and take them straight outside until they can hold it for longer.
Why does my puppy pee right after coming back inside?
They may not have finished. Go back out and wait a few more minutes before you come in.
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