| > | | | | few moments. If he still needs to relieve himself, |
| | | | keep him in that spot and pat and praise him when |
| A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home. Who | | | | he's finished. OK! Not so hard, eh? Guess what, he will |
| can resist that cute little bundle of lovable furry fun? | | | | do it again. So, make a game out of it, get the kids |
| Wouldn't it be great if puppies were potty trained | | | | involved and when he starts to go, repeat the |
| and came into our homes without any mess or | | | | routine, acting immediately and firmly. Puppies tend to |
| bother? OK, reality check here. Just ask any dog | | | | be the center of attention at first, especially with |
| owner what the hardest task at hand is, and most | | | | kids, so there is usually someone at hand to scold the |
| will agree, that potty training is high on the list of | | | | puppy in a gentle manner and immediately remove |
| unpleasant tasks. Actually, potty training is a simple | | | | him to the designated site. This method is a quick |
| task, requiring merely a little patience and diligence. | | | | and effective method in toilet training any puppy, |
| First, be mindful of puppies as infant dogs, not | | | | who, with the right amount of attention and praise, |
| children. Dogs are creatures of Habitual | | | | will be toilet trained in no time at all. It's important to |
| Re-enforcement. Start early with the basics, and you | | | | catch the puppy in the act. Coming home and finding |
| will have a well trained and obedient friend for many | | | | the mess a couple of hours later and then getting |
| years. A sure fire method of potty training, at least in | | | | upset and scolding the puppy will only make your job |
| the opinion of a kennel and breeder friend of mine, is | | | | harder and confuse the puppy. What then, you may |
| to simply catch the puppy in the act of relieving itself. | | | | wonder? Well, a method that has worked for me is |
| First, you need to decide where you want him to go | | | | to carry the puppy to the offending deposit, gently |
| to the bathroom. Immediately approach your puppy, | | | | but firmly placing his nose into the substance and |
| pick him up gently but firmly, and tell him "No No" | | | | saying firmly "No No or Bad Bad", you get the drift, |
| with a firm clear voice. Carry your puppy immediately | | | | and immediately carrying puppy out to the site. This |
| outside, preferably to a pre designated area, and set | | | | method is not the favored method, but it is effective |
| him down on his haunches, holding him firmly for a | | | | if done properly. |