Caring For A Dog: 5 Steps
To Potty Training Success
by: Michael Lewis Potty training a dog is
one of the most frustrating things you will have to do. Take heart in the fact that once
your dog gets the potty training, you won't have to teach it again. In many ways, potty
training can be rewarding too. Not only can you help your pets to stop making messes on
your favorite carpeting, but you can develop a strong relationship of trust and bonding
with them to.
Here are 5 steps to make potty training successful in your home.
1.Use a crate. Crate training is very effective. A crate is used to allow your pet to have
a place to sleep and teaches them to control their bladder. They won't soil their bedding.
Then, when it is time to get up and go out, you can easily do just that. The dog learns
from the start that you control potty time.
2.After meals, give your pet 15 minutes and then take them out. Food is a trigger not only
to eat but also to go. When it comes to potty training success, allow your pet to get
outside when the urge is approaching. What's more is that you shouldn't leave food out.
Put it down for them at the designated time and allow them to eat for 15 minutes to 30
minutes and remove the bowl. Soon he will learn and that again allows you to control potty
time.
3.Pick a potty spot. Select the area of your yard that you want your pet to go in. Take
them to that spot every time to go. This will help your puppy to learn that when he needs
to go, he needs to come here. What's more is that the smell of urine is yet another
trigger to your pet to go.
4.Don't reward them with food. Remember that rewards need to be emotional, and therefore
it is more successful to give them a reward of a patting and rub down then it is for you
to hand them a treat. Also, treats are food which triggers potty time again!
5.Reward success, but don't punish accidents. Although you will be angry and you will want
to punish your pet, your pet does not see this as a bad thing. He sees it as attention. He
also can become aggressive as well as not like to be around you. Dogs don't relate their
potty mistake to the punishment you are given them. Instead, ignore them when they do
something wrong. Don't speak to them or interact with them.
Caring for your dog is hard work, but when it comes to potty training, success can and
will happen when you install these five tips into your program.
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