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Puppy Potty Training Quick and Easy as 1-2-3

 
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Donna Boras

Puppy potty training on command is an easy technique using a voice cue to inspire elimination. Most puppies can learn to relieve themselves on command. This is generally easier than you might think.

Benefits to on Command Training

On command dog potty training will prevent spending a lot of time waiting for your doggy to go potty. This technique can be very helpful if the weather is horrible. Other advantages are when you are traveling with your pet or in time constrained situations.

The words you use will soon act to trigger the behavior you want. Each time you take your dog potty which should be every hour, say, "Outside" and take him to "his potty spot". He will soon become aware of what is expected of him when he hears this word.

Reward and Praise Your Dog

When you are outside, use any word or phrase that suits you - "Hurry up," "Get busy," "Go Pee" or some other applicable command. Before long, when you say "hurry up" she will squat. Quietly praise your canine friend as she goes and say something like "Great Job."

Each time your dog finishes, enthusiastically use Praise - "Good puppy!" It may be a good idea to offer a food reinforcement or two - Input for Output - Praise and Reward.

Puppy potty training is one of those times to pull out all the stops I use the Ferrari of dog treats - freeze-dried liver.

Your puppy will more likely go potty if you stand still and let him circle around you on a leash. If your dog does not eliminate within 5 minutes, no problem! Take him indoors and crate him for a half-hour or so. Then try again. Repeat the process over and over until he does eliminate. Eventually, your pup will do the right thing and you will be able to reward him.

If your dog inappropriately urinates inside in your presence, say "Outside" and take him to "his spot". Have a good dog urine odor and stain remover on hand.

Dogs quickly learn that as soon as they eliminate, they are taken indoors and may hold it until they come inside which is not the behavior you are aiming for. Instead, when your puppy has done his business, take him for a walk or play fetch with the ball as a reward!

Most dogs, especially puppies, like being outdoors. Your buddy will be encouraged by this and will quickly do what is expected of him so he can play.

Puppy Potty Training Made Easy

1. Keep your puppy confined when not supervised.

2. Take your pup out on a leash every hour to the toilet area, instruct to eliminate using the chosen word, and allow 5 minutes to do so.

3. Enthusiastically praise your puppy for doing the right thing and reward with treats and play or walk.

By instructing your pup to eliminate beforehand and by rewarding him for eliminating afterward, you will teach your best friend puppy potty training on command. The key to house training is consistency.

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Donna Boras is a life long dog lover and owner of http://www.dog-beds-n-beyond.com. See more information on house training dogs => http://www.dog-beds-n-beyond.com/housetrainingdogs.html and crate training http://www.dog-beds-n-beyond.com/cratetraining.html.
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