Dog Potty Training

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Dogs needs to be potty trained just like human kids.
Dogs need to go when they need to go and as good owners we need to make it happen. This article aims to provide more information on potty training for dogs.  Dog potty training requires patience and commitment to achieve the objective which is to inculcate good bio habits in your dog so that both of you can co-exist healthily in a clean home.
Once your pet is house trained, this will reduce the stress levels on you, your family and your dog too. Generally, you can take puppies from breeders when they are around seven weeks old.
Ideally you should start potty training puppy when your furry friend arrives at your house. This is because if the dog does its business unsupervised, there will be more work for you to change the spot.
A dog is drawn to the same spot due to the scent and if you don’t like that spot you would need to wash that area well with enzymatic cleaner and spray with air fresheners so that there is no smell triggered for your pet to return to the spot. Do note to read the cleaning agent’s instructions before use.
How long it would take before a dog is potty trained is on a case-to-case basis as it can range from a few weeks to a few months.  Here are some of the factors that account for the difference in duration: - Intelligent breeds like Border Collie, German Shepherds, Labradors and Retrievers are quick learners. Chances of training an older dog is better.
Some breeders take the initiative to lay the groundwork for potty training. Rescued dogs previously with owners will also quickly adjust to the new routine.
Ultimately it would depend on your training methods. If you consistently follow the tips here, your journey would be faster.
  Confine your puppy to give you more control. This can be done by putting them in a crate or enclosure or having them on a leash and securing the leash.
It is important to know the duration of confinement to prevent bladder infection and unnecessary cruelty. In general, a dog’s bladder control improves an additional hour every month.
This implies that a two-month-old puppy can hold on without the need of relieving itself for two hours. Below are some recommended routines.
Even by following the routines properly, there will be times when your dog might have an accident. If this happens, do not shout and punish the puppy.
Dragging the puppy to the accident spot and shouting at them would not work as they are not old enough to realize what they did wrong. Depending on your success criteria, to me, if a dog does not urinate or defecate in the house for two months, he is considered house trained.
 You can take the smart and easy way by getting a House Train Any Dog video that guides you step by step.  After all, you don’t have tons of time to learn.
Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Feldun Woelfen is passionate about dogs. He currenly resides in Malaysia.
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