Housebreaking a puppy once and for all

It takes persistence and commitment to potty train a puppy. It's good to find a post that paints a realistic picture. It keeps me from feeling like a failure when accidents are normal!

Potty Training a Puppy

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Potty training a puppy? It can be a dirty job. If you are like most owners, you want to finish potty training a puppy as quickly as possible, certainly before the rugs are ruined and the house smells. Do not worry. If you are consistent, potty training a puppy will be fast and surprisingly painless.

Steps in Potty Training a Puppy

Potty training a puppy means you have to change your dog’s “go anywhere, anytime” habit to going when and where you want it to go. You do this by picking the target area, taking your puppy there frequently, and rewarding it with praise followed by play time when relieves itself at that spot. Expect to do repetitively since there is no shortcut.

How Long Does it Take to Potty Train a Puppy?

Every dog owner wants to know how long it will take to finish potty training a puppy. Depending on your availability and consistency, complete housebreaking might take less than a month. Potty training a puppy could also take six months or more if you don’t crate train it, or if you have to leave your puppy unattended frequently. Different breeds respond to training at varying rates. Don’t hold your breath, but keep working at potty training a puppy so you don’t have to hold your nose either.

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