Puppy Potty Training Its Not as Hard as You May Think

The Resource for Everything About Dogs

Boston Terrier Mug

Boston Terrier Treat Jar

Boston Terrier Leash Hook

Boston Terrier
Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag

Boston Terrier Mousepads
Price: 9.95

Boston Terrier Mousepads (American Flag)
Price: 9.95

Puppy Potty Training Its Not as Hard as You May Think

by Valerie Goettsch

"Not on the Carpet!" How many times have you yelled this, or something similar, at your new puppy? While soiling the house is bound to happen on occasion with a new puppy, potty training is easier than you may think, although it does take some time, patience, and consistency.

Establish a Routine
First off, realize that puppies have a potty pattern. They need to go after they sleep, after they eat or drink, after they play, and after they?ve been confined, such as in a crate. You will find that most accidents happen when you forget to take your dog out after playing or sleeping or eating. Therefore, it really helps to establish a consistent routine with your puppy.

Whenever you lead your puppy to his bathroom spot, use a specific word like "outside," "potty time," or whatever word/phrase you prefer as long as you consistently use the same one.

Take your dog to the same toilet area (a spot relatively close to your house) and the same route to it each time so your puppy gets to know the drill. Don?t let your puppy roam and sniff around until he has completed his "business." After he is done, praise him for doing a good job.

While your puppy is in the process of eliminating, use a command like "go potty." Do this consistently and your dog will learn to go on cue. My dog does this and it is pretty amazing, although sometimes she will "fake pee" just to please me.

Teaching Your Dog to "Give the Signal"
After a week or so, your puppy will have the idea of what he is supposed to do outside. Now he needs to learn to give you a signal when he needs to go to the bathroom. Take him to the door, but don?t say anything. Does he stare at the door? Is he eager to go out? Now use your word: "What is it? Potty time? Good doggy." Then try this from various rooms in your house. Soon your dog will be able to signal to you when he needs to go out. Recognize that different dogs have different signals. My dog stares at me, wags her tail and stomps her feet to let me know she has to go potty.

Some Final Potty Training Tips
Although it may be frustrating, sometimes accidents will happen during the potty training process. If you catch your puppy in the act, make a loud noise, jump up and down, or clap your hands, anything to startle him and get him to stop. Immediately take your dog outside to his toilet area and act like nothing is wrong. Be sure to praise him when he finishes. Never scold your puppy or rub his nose in it if he goes in the house. Although the puppy may understand you are mad, he won?t be able to connect it with the act he just did.

Be sure your puppy has a consistent diet and don?t change dog foods while you are house training. A change of food may upset his stomach. Also watch your dog?s water intake, as some puppies will drink too much water out of boredom. In this case, some people like to monitor water intake by providing water at meal times and bathroom times and not 24/7.

Most of all, be consistent and give praise for a "job" well done. Take heart and keep a positive attitude; you will have a potty-trained pup very soon.

Valerie Goettsch is webmaster of My Favorite Dog featuring articles and information on puppy potty training, dog health issues, dog beds, meds, and more.

Return to Index

12 MONTH Advantage Flea Control Blue: For Dogs Over 55lbs.
Advantage Blue kills fleas on dogs fast. Advantage kills 98% of fleas within 12 hours and continues to work for up to one month per application. It also breaks the flea life cycle by killing flea larvae. Advantage can be used on puppies as young as 7 weeks old. Also, it is safe for dogs that are pregnant or nursing. Advantage is water-resistant, so it kills fleas even after shampooing and exposure to rain. Advantage is applied between the shoulder blades on dogs. Effective Flea Control . . . No Prescription Required! Guaranteed US EPA approved. Contains imidacloprid, the fastest flea preventive, which works within 12 hours Long-lasting Over-The-Counter formula keeps working for up to 4 weeks Easy-squeeze tube for easy application. Water-resistant formula stays strong through baths and rain

3 MONTH Frontline PLUS Orange for Dogs 0-22 lbs
Frontline Plus provides your dog with the most complete spot-on flea and tick protection available. In addition to killing 98-100% of adult fleas on your dog within 24 hours, Frontline Plus contains a special ingredient that kills flea eggs and larvae, too, and keeps all stages of fleas from developing. By effectively stopping the development of new fleas, Frontline Plus completely breaks the flea life cycle. And, Frontline Plus kills all stages of 4 major ticks including those that may transmit Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It's completely waterproof. Effective Flea & Tick Control . . . No Prescription Required! Guaranteed US EPA approved. Over-The-Counter topical kills fleas & ticks in under 48 hours Protect against Lyme Disease! Easy to apply monthly preventive Contains (S)-methoprene, effective for halting immature stages of fleas

3V Caps Skin Formula for Med/Large Breeds (60 caps)
3V Caps by DVM Pharmaceuticals is a concentrated dietary supplement which is beneficial for the maintenance of a healthy skin coat in dogs and cats. It contains fish oil as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids plus vitamins A, D, and E. The dosage is 1-2 capsules daily for pets 30-60 lbs. Guaranteed Analysis (per capsule): Crude Protein no less than 7% Crude Fat no less than 90% Crude Fiber not more than 1% Moisture not more than 2% Vitamin E 75 IU Vitamin A 1250 IU Vitamin D 125 IU Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180 mg Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 120 mg Ingredients: Fish Oil, Safflower Oil, Borage Seed Oil, dl-alpha-Tocopheryl, Cod Liver Oil, Acetate (Vitamin E), Gelatin, Water, Glycerin.

6 MONTH Advantage Flea Control Blue: For Dogs Over 55 lbs.
Advantage Blue kills fleas on dogs fast. Advantage kills 98% of fleas within 12 hours and continues to work for up to one month per application. It also breaks the flea life cycle by killing flea larvae. Advantage can be used on puppies as young as 7 weeks old. Also, it is safe for dogs that are pregnant or nursing. Advantage is water-resistant, so it kills fleas even after shampooing and exposure to rain. Advantage is applied between the shoulder blades on dogs. Effective Flea Control . . . No Prescription Required! Guaranteed US EPA approved. Contains imidacloprid, the fastest flea preventive, which works within 12 hours Long-lasting Over-The-Counter formula keeps working for up to 4 weeks Easy-squeeze tube for easy application. Water-resistant formula stays strong through baths and rain

6 MONTH Frontline Top Spot for Cats and Kittens
Frontline Top Spot for cats and kittens provides flea and tick protection for at least one month. It is applied topically and each packet has 6 applications providing 6 months of protection. Effective Flea & Tick Control . . . No Prescription Required! Guaranteed US EPA approved. Over-The-Counter topical kills fleas & ticks in under 48 hours Protect against Lyme Disease!

Cannot find it here? Search the internet with the power of Google:

Enter your search terms Submit search form

Web www.boston-terrier.com