Potty Training Puppy Tips, Help With Easy Potty Training
Do you desperately need potty training puppy tips? Did you not expect all this mess to clean up when you decided to take a dog? Yes, I know, this happens a lot. He seems so cute and soft and cuddly, you only think about the problems later. Fortunately there is help and you will be surprised that only a few potty training puppy tips will make all the difference.
Here are a few very important things to keep in mind:
- Always stay calm and in control when you are working with him
- Never shout at him and always use a pleasant tone of voice
- Know what you can expect from puppy, puppy’s age, gender and breed all influences how long he can "hold" it
- Make sure puppy is completely healthy and well fed
- Do not leave puppy alone for long periods of time, he is only a baby and needs lots of care!
- Do not be upset at "accidents" they are bound to happen, keep calm and simply continue
- Do not punish him for "accidents" he is not being spiteful, he is only a baby and still has to learn
This may seem a lot, but you will see that it is mere common sense if you think about it. You have to realize that you cannot expect more from puppy than you will expect from a baby. Because he is a dog does not mean he is not a baby! Keep that in mind.
It is very important to do this right. Getting it wrong here now, can set you up for problems with behavior for a long time. Be patient, do not get cross and you will reap the benefits of heeding these potty training puppy tips for many years to come!
By Maggy Du Plessis
