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Potty Training Dogs
All puppies need potty training and potty training dogs is fairly simple. House training dogs is one of a dog owner's highest priorities. Potty training a dog is easier when you start them as puppies. The best time to start potty training is when your puppy is around two months of age. Trying to train a puppy under six weeks old is a waste of time. The ultimate goal of house training dogs is to teach them a lifelong skill of how to develop and maintain bladder and bowel control.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard. When you first bring your puppy home you should encourage him to go outside before you ever bring him into the house. One of the most important things is to train dogs to potty outside. Dogs like most animals are naturally born and raised in a 'nest' environment, and will want to move away from the 'nest' to do their potty functions. Dogs don’t like to potty close to where they sleep and eat. Keep your puppy’s crate as small as you can without causing him discomfort. If the crate is too big he may decide that he’s far enough away and make a mess in his cage.
For successful puppy potty training, it is essential that each time there is an activity change; take your puppy outside to do his 'thing'. He needs to go out every hour, shortly after each feed, after playing, after exercise, or any other form of excitement. Also remember to take him out last thing at night, and first thing in the morning. Always look for any signs that your puppy is about to go potty, like turning in circles, sniffing the ground, squatting or lifting up his leg etc. If he shows any signs, immediately take him out, it is better to be safe than sorry.
When you do take your puppy outside to potty give him plenty of time. Walk back and forth around the spot you wish him to go, clearly speak out a phrase that relates to this particular activity like, ‘go potty’. Say it repeatedly until he finally goes. Eventually he will associate this phrase as a command to go potty. (This will also be helpful when the dog is full grown, there will be numerous times when you will need him to go on command). When he does potty make sure that you give him lots of praise. The most important part of house training dogs is praise.
Dog accidents can still crop up even when you are in the middle of potty training. If you catch your dog in the middle of potty while still indoors, stop him suddenly, and then bring him outside quickly to finish. Remember to use your phrase (i.e. ‘go potty’) and praise him when he is finished. When you have successfully accomplished training him to go potty outdoors, ensure that going outside is accessible and convenient for him.