Raising a puppy is no easy feat. No matter what anyone tells you, raising a puppy is like having a toddler. Raising a puppy is not done overnight. In fact, it takes months, even years, to get a dog to reflect the behavior and training that is proper for them.
Be prepared to put in a lot of work. It’s going to frustrating and make you want to pull your hair out, but it’s all worth it in the end when you have a companion who is not only your best friend, but almost like your child.
The Dreaded Potty Training
If you have children of the human variety then you know how difficult it can be through potty training. Doing this for a dog does not have much difference to it. Remember to be patient, start a routine for taking the puppy outside at specific times, and understand that this could take months to get through. …show more content…
Either in your backyard, for a walk, or whatever the case may be. You will be introducing them to where they should be going to the bathroom. If they are too young, such as four weeks or under, it’s best to do this once and then introduce something else that will be outlined later on.
If you have received a puppy that is very young, typically around six weeks old, be prepared to buy puppy pads. These are like giant square diapers that you put on the floor for the dog.
Take a rag or a shirt you don’t care about and mop up some urine with it. Once you’ve done that, rub it all over the puppy pad. This will let the dog know that this is where there are supposed to be going for the time being.
Once they have aged more and are around fourteen weeks old, his or her bladder will be developed enough to be able to hold their bathroom business in. Don’t get frustrated if they’re not at that point yet, however. This is when you want to kick that routine in of taking them outside at specific times.
Socializing Your
Be prepared to put in a lot of work. It’s going to frustrating and make you want to pull your hair out, but it’s all worth it in the end when you have a companion who is not only your best friend, but almost like your child.
The Dreaded Potty Training
If you have children of the human variety then you know how difficult it can be through potty training. Doing this for a dog does not have much difference to it. Remember to be patient, start a routine for taking the puppy outside at specific times, and understand that this could take months to get through. …show more content…
Either in your backyard, for a walk, or whatever the case may be. You will be introducing them to where they should be going to the bathroom. If they are too young, such as four weeks or under, it’s best to do this once and then introduce something else that will be outlined later on.
If you have received a puppy that is very young, typically around six weeks old, be prepared to buy puppy pads. These are like giant square diapers that you put on the floor for the dog.
Take a rag or a shirt you don’t care about and mop up some urine with it. Once you’ve done that, rub it all over the puppy pad. This will let the dog know that this is where there are supposed to be going for the time being.
Once they have aged more and are around fourteen weeks old, his or her bladder will be developed enough to be able to hold their bathroom business in. Don’t get frustrated if they’re not at that point yet, however. This is when you want to kick that routine in of taking them outside at specific times.
Socializing Your