Easiest Ways to Potty Train a Puppy

When getting a new pup, one of the most difficult parts of the adjustment can be potty training your new dog. Below are some of our tips for helping to potty train your new pup.

Take Them Out Frequently

It can be a lot of work potty training your pup, specifically because of the time commitment. However, taking your dog out every 2-3 hours while potty training can be helpful as it reduces accidents in the house. Try to allow your pup to go outside every few hours while in the process of potty training.

Crate Training

Many people don’t like the idea of having their pup in a crate as they worry it could cause increased anxiety. While crates can take some getting used to for dogs, they are actually a really great tool for potty training. They can limit the amount of accidents your dog has in your house and can also teach them to whine or make noise when they have to go potty, helping to set a pattern of communication for your dog to tell you when they need to go. You can check out some of our favorite dog crates in this blog post.

Have A Designated Potty Spot

This can be helpful as dogs are often routine animals and they liking having a set area or spot to go. As you begin potty training your dog, take them outside to the same area to go to the bathroom. This will help them associate this specific area, and the outside in general, as the area to go potty.

Use Rewards

One easy way to help your dog associate going potty outside as a positive experience is to actually make it a positive experience. After your pup as gone potty outside, telling them “Good boy/girl” followed by a treat helps to reinforce the idea that going outside is the right way for them to go the bathroom. Check out our blog post about some of the best treats for your pup.

Puppy Pads

There is some disagreement on how helpful puppy pads themselves are for potty training dogs, but most people agree on a key piece: they make cleaning up way easier. Using puppy pads can help train your dog to only go potty in certain areas, but more so, they can help as your dog is potty training to make clean up a much easier piece of the process. You can find some of the best deals on puppy pads on Amazon. Pro tip: Compare the prices per pad!

Be Patient

It can take a lot of time, work, and energy to potty train your pup. However, many dogs respond better to positive words and rewards for good behavior. By being patient and taking your time helping your pup potty train, they, and likely you, will have an overall better potty training experience with your new pup.

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