How to potty train a puppy

 

 

 

Are you frustrated with your dog’s potty training habit or do you dream of having a fully potty trained that will go smartly to the door and let you know when he is ready to do his business?

 

Just like you, there are many dog owners who are tired of cleaning up accident. In this guide, you will learn how to get your dog housebroken in the shortest time possible, irrespective of the breed.

 

Housebreaking is one of the most important training for every dog! Take it or leave it, it is tough to cope with a dog that poops anywhere and everywhere! That is why housetraining is a must! Now that you know, what’s the way forward? What should you do and how should you go about it? This article explains it all.

 

When can I start housetraining my puppy or dog?

You can start housetraining your puppy from age 12 to 16 weeks. This also depends on the size and breed. “What if your dog does not fall within this age bracket?” Nice thought! Housetraining can still be effective, just that it may take a longer time.

 

How long does it take to potty train a dog?

Your puppy may not be fully housetrained until he is 6 six months old (It may take up to a year in some breeds). This is because puppies don’t have full bladder and bowel control until they are about 16 weeks old (4 months). Now, you would expect “adult” dogs to be housetrained quicker since they are already old enough to have bladder and bowel control. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for these reasons; if he’s a new dog, you don’t know how he was previously trained. Two, such dog might be used to some “old” techniques while you try to teach new and better ones.

 

One last thing! Complete potty training isn’t what you can do in few days. So many “half-trained” puppies with incomplete housetraining end up “doing it” everywhere. They know the right spot, but they also do it outside, inside, on your rug, in the kitchen and other unexpected places. Housetraining isn’t ONLY about telling your dog where to go! You must also train your dog not to go elsewhere. Click here dog calming bed