By Daniel B. | Submitted On January 05, 2011
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Congratulations on the new addition to your home! Perhaps you are in doubt at this particular moment whether you really want this new change due to the problems you are facing with potty training your puppy. I would like to start by reassuring you that this problem is only temporary and believe …show more content…
Quick puppy potty training tips Irrespective of the potty training method you adopt, the following tips are essential in accomplishing your goal
The best time to start housebreaking your puppy is when they are 8 - 8.5 weeks old.
Get everyone in the house involved and ensure everyone involved is clear about what the goal is and how you intend achieving it, so as not to get the puppy confused.
Take your puppy to a designated voiding area; for 10 - 15 minutes first thing in the mornings, immediately after a nap, 10 minutes before and after a meal, immediately after playing (especially if this happens indoors) and for 10 - 15 minutes last thing at nights.
When choosing a puppy potty training method, avoid the crate training method if the puppy feels scared, restless, threatened and uncomfortable in the crate you're contemplating to use.
When your puppy is in a designated place for voiding and it's in the act, utter a "light voice praising" not an over-enthusiastic praising. Only perform the later once your puppy is done. These actions will reaffirm your approval of its actions and also help to boost your puppy's