Some people think that owning a pet puppy is just as simple as feeding them and giving them shelter.
On the other hand, it is more than that.
Teaching and training them to adapt to new situations is one of the obligations and challenges owners have to face to keep and grow a pet.
However, before teaching other tricks and stuff, potty training puppies should be the owners' top priority.
As a new puppy parent, you have to understand that puppies are like babies that need to get familiar with the people around them, their surroundings, and their new home.
They can never be too aware unless you teach them what exactly you want them to do in a consistent routine or manner.
Yes, consistency is the right term.
This way, they will have proper guidance on what they need to do and when they need to do it.
Create a schedule for everything; this includes a time for feeding, potty, play, rest, and sleep.
You have to keep up with this routine for several weeks until your puppy gets used with it.
You also need to designate a specific area where he could go potty away from where he would eat and sleep.
No owner wants to have a dirty and stinky pet so it would be best to teach them to recognize which place is for feeding and which place is for eliminating.
Puppies are also born with five major senses-smell, taste, sight, sound, and touch-just as humans have.
They rely on these senses to identify people, places, objects, and other animals, just like using them to recognize and understand a house rule.
However, like toddlers, you cannot just use complicated commands and expect them to follow abruptly.
Be easy on giving those commands by introducing short terms like "eating time" or "potty time" and showing them what they meant.
Normally, they will make mistakes or miss the right spot, but never scold them.
Eventually, they will learn and become accustomed to those terms.
When potty training a puppy, anticipate that you have to supervise them most of the time.
You may use tried and tested methods or use training aids like a leash, a crate, an exercise pen, or a tether for a much easier job.
Never let him/her run around the house or yard unattended to prevent accidents from happening.
If you prefer to outdoor train your puppy without confinement, you have to be vigilant for signs that he/she has to go potty.
For instance, if your puppy is sniffing at a spot, showing restlessness, or whimpering and wining, that means you have to take him out or let him go out to do it.
Potty training puppies cannot be done in a day or two.
It needs more time and effort until the puppy finally learns the must-do and succeeds.
Although it does not have to sound so difficult, all it actually needs is a little patience, diligence, and kindness to become effective and successful.
On the other hand, it is more than that.
Teaching and training them to adapt to new situations is one of the obligations and challenges owners have to face to keep and grow a pet.
However, before teaching other tricks and stuff, potty training puppies should be the owners' top priority.
As a new puppy parent, you have to understand that puppies are like babies that need to get familiar with the people around them, their surroundings, and their new home.
They can never be too aware unless you teach them what exactly you want them to do in a consistent routine or manner.
Yes, consistency is the right term.
This way, they will have proper guidance on what they need to do and when they need to do it.
Create a schedule for everything; this includes a time for feeding, potty, play, rest, and sleep.
You have to keep up with this routine for several weeks until your puppy gets used with it.
You also need to designate a specific area where he could go potty away from where he would eat and sleep.
No owner wants to have a dirty and stinky pet so it would be best to teach them to recognize which place is for feeding and which place is for eliminating.
Puppies are also born with five major senses-smell, taste, sight, sound, and touch-just as humans have.
They rely on these senses to identify people, places, objects, and other animals, just like using them to recognize and understand a house rule.
However, like toddlers, you cannot just use complicated commands and expect them to follow abruptly.
Be easy on giving those commands by introducing short terms like "eating time" or "potty time" and showing them what they meant.
Normally, they will make mistakes or miss the right spot, but never scold them.
Eventually, they will learn and become accustomed to those terms.
When potty training a puppy, anticipate that you have to supervise them most of the time.
You may use tried and tested methods or use training aids like a leash, a crate, an exercise pen, or a tether for a much easier job.
Never let him/her run around the house or yard unattended to prevent accidents from happening.
If you prefer to outdoor train your puppy without confinement, you have to be vigilant for signs that he/she has to go potty.
For instance, if your puppy is sniffing at a spot, showing restlessness, or whimpering and wining, that means you have to take him out or let him go out to do it.
Potty training puppies cannot be done in a day or two.
It needs more time and effort until the puppy finally learns the must-do and succeeds.
Although it does not have to sound so difficult, all it actually needs is a little patience, diligence, and kindness to become effective and successful.
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