Housebreaking a dog can be a daunting task, but it can be done with a little patience and some consistency. The most important thing to remember is being patient and taking things slow. You can’t expect your dog to be housebroken in a day or even a week. It will likely take several weeks or even months for your dog to be fully housebroken.
Before buying dog housebreaking supplies, there are a few things you can do to help your dog learn to potty outside.
Potty Training
Teaching your dog where you want her to potty is a process that will take time and patience. It is important to reward your dog for going potty in the right spot and correcting her when she goes potty in the wrong spot.
- The first step is to designate an area where you want your dog to potty. This could be a specific place in your yard or a specific room in your house. Make sure the area is easy for your dog to access and that it is clean and free of distractions.
- Once you have designated an area, start by bringing your dog to the area and saying “potty.” If your dog goes potty in the correct spot, praise her and give her a treat. If your dog goes potty in the wrong spot, say “no” and take her to the correct spot. Do not give her a treat if she goes potty in the wrong spot.
Potty Hints Training
The way teaching your dog how to tell you when she needs to go potty is an important part of potty training. They will usually go potty in the same spot each time. If you can get your dog to tell you when she needs to go, you can take her to the potty spot, and she will potty.
- One way to teach your dog to tell you when she needs to go potty is to watch for certain behaviors. Some dogs will start to sniff around or circle the area where they want to go potty.
- Other dogs will start to bark or whine when they need to go. Once you have determined what behavior your dog exhibits when she needs to go potty, you can start to train her to tell you.
Hold Potty Training
Teaching your dog how to hold potty may take a little patience, but it is definitely worth the effort. Dogs that can “hold it” until they can get outside to relieve themselves are much more likely to avoid accidents in the home.
- Whenever you see your dog starting to potty (whether it is in the designated spot or not), say “hold it” in a firm voice. Once your dog has finished going potty, immediately praise them and give them a treat.
Final Words
You can train your dog for potty by following many ways, but being consistent is essential. Choose a method and stick to it. Be sure to praise your dog when they go potty in the right spot. With a little patience and consistency, your dog will be potty trained in no time.
