House Training A Puppy – Reacting to your dog’s cues.

House training a puppy (potty training) does not have to be difficult as you can make it an extension of basic training.

To train your puppy in this manner, make toilet training occur on command. Use the same word each time you want your puppy to relieve himself. This will become just another command such as “sit” or “stay” and your dog will respond accordingly. Give praise when your command is obeyed so your puppy knows that is desired behavior. Seriously, puppy potty training will suddenly become easy.

House training a puppy – what about accidents?

If an accident does occur, don’t yell or discipline the dog. A firm but quiet “no” will do the trick. During puppy potty training, you will need to pay attention to your dog’s cues.

When he starts looking around for somewhere to relieve himself, take immediate action. Also, be sure to take him out before playing together or right after a nap as that is commonly when a dog needs to urinate or defecate. If possible, don’t give water before bedtime to avoid nighttime accidents. Just be sure you let your dog out right before bed and immediately in the morning. No dog can go without relief for extended periods of time. By using these simple tips, your puppy will be quickly trained and you can just enjoy spending time together. House training your puppy will really rewarding.