Housebreaking Your New Puppy

Housebreaking Your New Puppy

 

The springtime generally brings a feeling of new beginnings and oftentimes, new puppies to a family.   Over the next few weeks, we will be going over potty training puppies.

 

Successful Puppy Potty Training Depends On You

New puppies are just great fun. They're cute and cuddly, they're playful and friendly. Who can resist the charms of an itty bitty puppy. This new family member is so lovable, in fact, that you can almost forget one of the biggest challenges you'll face when that cute little puppy comes home - potty training.

 

Puppy potty training, also known as housebreaking your puppy, is rarely easy. In fact, it can be downright frustrating and upsetting at times. There are ways to make sure you get through the process positively. Let's start with these tips to get you, and puppy, off on the right foot, or paw: 

 

Know Your Puppy's Potty Dance

You'll want to catch your puppy in the act when possible, so you can teach puppy the right way to go potty. Start watching your puppy for a 'potty dance.' These signs often come right after eating or drinking,  and after a good bit of playful activity. In other words, after feeding or playing with your puppy, watch for signs of sniffing, circling, and squatting. 

 

Next Week:  Selecting a Potty Spot