Ivan Ojounru has been training dogs in the UK since the late 1908′s. He now lives in France where he continues to train dogs and write about dog related behaviour care and trainig topics. He is passionate about giving dog owners the skills, knowledge and confidence to enable them to train their own dogs successfully. For further information visit http://www.dogtrainingcareadvice.blogspot.com

Penny Mena has been a dog owner since childhood, so she has experienced a vast array of dog behaviors. The review of Sled Dog Training has been done with these experiences in mind. For more information, please go to Information About Dog Training .

How Long Does It Take To Potty Train A Puppy?

Once you get past all of the things you find so adorable about your new little puppy, and they sure are cute, reality sets in.  The reality is that puppies require a lot of love, training and discipline, especially when it comes to potty training.  How long does it take to potty train a puppy?

If you have ever been the proud “parent” of a new puppy, you will surely agree that this can be the most challenging and frustrating elements of owning a puppy.  Just when you think they are getting the hang of it, they undoubtedly have an accident somewhere in the house, maybe a few times a day.

Puppies are babies and continue to grow and develop in that first year of life, much like human babies.  In their growth, their bladders will grow and develop, allowing them the opportunity to “hold it” for longer periods of time, however, in the meantime, you can expect more than a few accidents along the way.  For the first 3-6 months, a puppy cannot fully control his bladder, as it is still in the development stage.

Generally speaking, you can expect your puppy to be fully potty trained within approximately 6-9 months, depending on how much time and effort you put into it.  Consistency is the key.  Another thing you must bring to the table is a lot of love and patience.  Remember that you are dealing with a puppy (baby) who must LEARN all about potty training, and it is your job to teach him.

Some breeds are more stubborn than others in terms of understanding what is expected of them, but with the proper training and most importantly, consistency, you can expect good results no matter what type of dog you are training.  It makes no difference whether your puppy is male or female, large or small, what does matter is the quality of training they receive.

In my case, I am dealing with the most adorable little beagle puppy.  He is very sweet and intelligent, but also very headstrong, sassy and a lot of times, he is just downright naughty.  When it comes to potty training, it amazes me that he can learn to shake paw, sit or sit up in an hour or so, but try to get this guy outside to go potty and he does not seem to get it.  Sometimes it seems like he is just not going potty outside to get back at me for not giving him an extra treat!

I have not had a puppy for many years and it did not take me long to remember just how much work they can be, especially when it comes to potty training.

There are several things to remember if trying to potty train your puppy, and the sooner you begin, the better.

As much as possible, try to get the puppy on a set schedule to include feedings, grooming and daily walks.  Some people choose to walk their dogs in the early morning, while others prefer an evening walk.  Some people choose both morning and evening.  Regardless of your preference, it will not be long until your puppy will be looking forward to getting his exercise and begin to sense (or know) about what time of day it will happen.

Feed your puppy at the same time every day.  It does not matter whether you fill his bowl with food first thing in the morning, or give him one small feeding in the morning and another in the evening. 

Get into the habit of letting your puppy outside to go potty first thing in the morning, last thing at night and approximately 20-30 minutes after each feeding.  You will also want to keep a close watch to make sure he does not get the opportunity to go potty in the house.  Watch for the signs such as sniffing, walking in circles and squatting. 

Make it an exciting event to go outside and go potty by the tone of your voice.  When your puppy successfully goes potty outside, you want to praise him and pet him, letting him know you are very happy with what he accomplished.  Take a few small treats along with you to reward your puppy right after he went potty.  Treats speak volumes and work wonders in the training of your puppy.

Positive reinforcement, patience and above all – consistency – are the keys to potty training your puppy quickly and successfully.

 

Question about dog training please help which obedience class do i take her to basic or intermediate?

My dog she knows how to sit and crawl and rollover but i can’t get her to stay or lay i want to take her to training but should i do the basic class or the intermediate and why?

Potty Training – Some Points To Take Note

“Oh it is so cute and adorable. I love it!” Well, at least that what all puppy lovers think, when they first got a puppy. If you are a dog lover, it is expected that you won’t be able to resist the cuteness of small puppies, at least not until it first make a mess in your house.

Depending on the age and breed of your dogs, you will probably be facing different problems. However, all dogs will probably have to go through potty training, so that they will not make a mess inside your house.

When you are potty training your puppy, be very patient. Ultimately, it is the puppy that you fall in love at first sight right? And a puppy is just a puppy, it is still young and it is only normal that it makes mistake occasionally.

So, when it accidentally make a mess in your house during the training, do not push its nose into the mess. Also, don’t shout at the puppy. Doing so is not going to be effective anyway. Just bring your dog outside to the proper place to potty.

Also, when a mess is already created in your house, you will want to clean up the mess while the puppy is not watching you. Also, make sure that you remove the smell totally. Or else, your puppy might just go back to the same place and create the same mess again.

There are great commercial cleaners out there that can effectively do the job of clearing up the mess and removing those smells completely.

Potty Training My Puppy – Should It Take This Long?

Some people say potty training a puppy is really easy. Sometimes it is completed in a week or so, other times it never seems to end. Three months or so pass quickly and still you are no nearer training her. If it could happen in a week, that would wonderful.

But what if your puppy shows all the positive signs of being house trained, then out of the blue, she pees on your lounge carpet. I can imagine how you would feel. Frustrated, annoyed. Does the setback mean your method has not worked? Not necessarily.

The fact is when you are potty training a puppy, you have to expect reversals like this. That does not mean she is going to wee on your carpet all the time. There could be a lot of reasons why she reverted to her old behaviour. Even so, treat is as an exception and press on with the training. Do not be tempted to shout at her, or show any signs of anger. Clean up the mess and move on, is the best approach to take.

There are so many ways of potty training a puppy that no wonder the dog owner is confused about which one works best. A method that has worked for your friend’s pet might not  work with yours.

You should allow a few months for the training program to be completed fully. It is going to take time and you need to be resigned to that fact.

Most dog owners are amateurs when it comes to potty training their dogs, and when problems do happen,they often do not know where to turn for help.