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by Remco van Reenen

Potty train your puppy in no time. When we bring a new puppy into our home, our lives are changed. The puppy becomes a member of our family. Treat him/her with the same kind and care as you would your own child. Puppies have feelings and needs.

A new puppy will bring joy into a home. But they do often have little habits that are not too thrilling. Being unable to go potty outside will take some work. Puppies are not potty trained from birth. And it is not a something that they develop on their own either. It needs to be trained. They do not know that peeing inside the house is wrong. Cats are born knowing how to use a litter box. Puppies are not.

A young puppy will have less bladder control than older adult dogs. So try to have some patience. It will not be learned overnight. Potty training involves habits and routines. Start by having it stick with regular sleeping and waking up schedule. When it sleeps at the same time and wakes up at the same time every day, it develops a routine.

When your puppy starts to urinate inside of the house, tell him, “No!” Tell him firmly, but never yell. Yelling at the puppy will make him feel bad and resent you. You do not want your puppy to be scared of you. You want him to feel the same love and affection you towards him.

Stopping what he is doing and starting to sniff around can be an indication that he is searching for a place to go. At this point, tell him, “No!” Tell him in a firm voice. Be careful not to yell. Do not spank him either. Carefully carry him outside and allow him to do his business outside. Continuing this routine will develop a regular routine until he starts doing it on his own.

The whole potty training process should take approximately two to three weeks. If your puppy has not mastered the routine, consult with your veterinarian or obedience instructor for any help.

During the progress, when your puppy begins to go outside to do his business, it is important that you acknowledge it. Praise him. He will know when you are proud of him. Give him a treat to let him know that you are pleased. You will get further with positive responding than strict and harsh scolding. Severe punishment will only make your puppy scared of you and see you as a mean person.

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