Those first few weeks and months with a puppy can be so challenging. The number of accidents feels endless at times. And just as you think you have it mastered, you find a new spot on the rug or in the corner.
I have had a lot of puppies in my life and let me tell you that accidents are inevitable. In this blog, I’ll be sharing some tips to help with potty training. But first, let me tell you how I’ve found THE BEST product to help! In the past, I’ve come across a few products that I like but this one takes the cake. It’s by far my favorite and most effective!
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3 Tips to Help with Potty Training
As I mentioned, accidents are a part of the process. There’s no way to have 100% success that I’m aware of. But here are three tips I got from professionals to help with potty training.
1. Don’t expect 0 accidents until about 9 months
Of course, this can vary for each dog, but as far as letting the dog have the run of the house it’s best to wait until they are older and you’ve been accident-free for weeks. Nine months is a realistic benchmark.
2. If you can’t watch the dog 24/7, they should either be in their crate or on a lead
When they start to roam the house even one second unattended can quickly turn into an accident. So follow them around, look for the cues of sniffing, nose to the ground. When they start these behaviors, take them outside and reward them for potty outside.
The sooner they recognize that outside is the bathroom, inside is the living area, the sooner you’ll have a potty-trained dog!
3. Don’t rely on a child younger than 12 years old
Potty training is a big responsibility and can take a lot of time. Which is why you shouldn’t rely on a child younger than 12 years old to be able to keep the attention required to keep the pet accident free (as noted above in tip 2). Be patient enough to watch outside for when they do go potty. It is best and more realistic to have an older child help to ensure the puppy goes in the right place!
I hope you found this helpful! For more puppy tips or if you have questions, leave a comment below!
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