Crate Training Your Dog by Pat Storer

Author:Pat Storer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2000-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Potty Training

Remember that puppies urinate and defecate frequently, so they must be taken outside many times a day, and always after eating or taking a nap. Don’t expect the puppy to hold his bladder contents all night. Adopting a puppy means that you will no longer have the luxury of sleeping late. If you have his crate next to your bed, you will hear him whine or shift around when he is uncomfortable, and you should take him out for a potty break. Although the training period makes for a rough sleeping schedule, it will pay off in the end with a well-trained dog. He will eventually be able to last all night, but until he is 6 months old, don’t count on it.

1. Choose a place for the potty area that an anxious puppy can reach quickly. After a meal or nap, or whenever the puppy gives you his signal, rush out to the potty area, even if you have to carry him, so there is no hesitation on the way. You don’t want him to stop and relieve himself before you get to the destination.

2. Once the puppy is in the potty area, give a verbal command, such as “Go potty” or “Do your business,” and quietly stand still. It is a good idea to have a collar and leash on the puppy so he does not wander away from the area you have chosen.

3. When the puppy starts to urinate or defecate, praise him, gently enough that you won’t distract him but loudly enough that he knows that you are very pleased with what he is doing. When he has finished, praise and pet the puppy with gusto to show him he did a very good thing. Give the puppy a treat and/or a short play session as a reward.

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