Tip#4
Be patient: Being patient with your dog is very important especially when it comes to something a dog doesn’t understand. Potty Training can be very difficult for dogs to understand. Using rewards and reinforcement is more effective than using punishment.
How train potty train a dog
- Always take your dog outside at least every two hours.
- Try to take your dog outside when they wake up, during and after playing, after eating and drinking, and right before bed.
- Pick one spot for your dog to use the bathroom. They will associate that spot to using the bathroom.
- Reward or praise your dog if they use the bathroom outside and do it immediately.
- Make sure the dog is on a regular eating and drinking schedule will also help potty train your dog.
- Do not give a dog water right before bed.
- If the dog has an accident, do not punish.
- Take the outside immediately if they have an accident and reward if they use the bathroom outside.