Puppies are smart and not difficult to housebreak and you can begin to potty train a puppy as early as three weeks of age. Being new at pet ownership, it is your decision if you prefer to keep your pup in confined quarters.

The method that the majority of puppy owners lean to for accident avoidance or when they are away for an extended amount of time is crating. Some, however, will want to give their puppies access to most areas, with some restrictions and limitations, in the belief this will make them more responsible.

Although this sounds somewhat more difficult than other methods, you can teach your puppy to go outdoors or indoors on news papers. Paper training for a short time is acceptable while your puppy is learning, but he must be taught step by step until he catches on to the routine.

You must pick a particular spot for him to go to the bathroom, be it indoor or outdoor. Have your puppy sniff out the spot you've decided on, wait for it to relieve himself, and then be sure to return to the exact spot each and every time. When it's time for your puppy to do its business, the lingering odor will aid in stimulating it to repeat at the same location.

If your puppy is very young, you should use a leash or carry the puppy in your arms to its "tinkle spot". Make sure that you to do this after a period at least 20 minutes after play time and every meal, and also after naps! However, no matter which method you decide to use for potty training a puppy, consistency remains the key to success. Check for signs that your puppy might have the urge while staying with the same schedule each day.

Be sure to give your puppy the same command every time you want it to do its business." This helps the puppy to link the specific command with its potty break. Do this softly, over and over again until your puppy has become familiarized with it. In this manner, it makes it simpler for your puppy to understand and keep to the same instructions when you give them again.

You are guaranteed mistakes and accidents when you’re potty training a puppy. Puppies, much like babies, are barely even aware of whether or not they need to relieve themselves. Be alert for the puppy's warning signs like sniffing or squatting so that you can immediately distract them by stamping your foot or clapping your hands while you lead them away from the restricted zone.

Finally, be sure to give your puppy encouragement by saying, 'good puppy' if it goes in the correct location. You can let him roam freely within the home once he has become significantly more responsible and dependable.

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