Potty training a new puppy or dog seems to be a process that most new dog owners, including myself, want to be over with quickly. I started searching for DVDs, e-books, and tutorials for information on making this process easier.

An e-book that I found  to be helpful is The Complete 7 Day Potty Training Guide. After reviewing this e-book I found it to be a great resource when it comes to potty training.

Learn more about The Complete 7 Day Potty Training Guide here

Housebreaking

If you have never been through the potty training stage of a puppy, then the first  thing you need to know is that things are going to seem a little chaotic at first. In order to help you and your house survive this process there are a few basic things you need to keep on hand at all times. This makes potty training puppies seem a little less stressful when you have everything that you need before hand.

Pet Stain and Odor Remover

One of the first things you need to purchase for this process is a pet stain and odor remover. Your puppy will most certainly have an accident in your home, and when it does you want to be sure to clean it up right away. It is important not only to get rid of the stain but, the odor as well. Make sure that your remover will take care of both the stain and the odor. If the puppy senses it, it will continue to return to the same spot.

Plenty of Newspapers

Newspapers can be used for several different things. The first thing they can be used for is soaking up urine or picking up the feces. They can also be used for bedding for your dog. Lastly, they can be used for your dog to potty on during the training stage. Be sure not to use the paper that you want your puppy to do its “business” on for his bedding because, they typically will not go potty on their bedding.

Puppy Potty Training Pads

To make this training process easier, you can purchase pretreated training pads from your local pet store. Lay down one or two puppy pads opposite from your puppy’s kennel. Remember that dogs do not like to go potty where they sleep, so choose a space as far from his kennel as you can to encourage him to use the potty pads. This works the same if you choose to use newspapers instead of the pads.

Crate Training

When potty training puppies, it is important to have a crate that matches the size of the puppy but, also that gives him a little room to move around in. As stated before, puppies do not like to potty where they sleep. Keeping them in a crate at bedtime or when you are gone teaches them to hold it, also allows you to be able to continue your daily routines without the worry of having a mess when you get up in the morning or when you return home.

Lots of Patience

Using a crate if very helpful however, you still need to give your puppy a lot of time and attention to be sure that the potty training is successful. No matter how many items you have the best thing to do is love your puppy and guide him through his first lesson. Be sure to praise him each time for his good behavior.

Keeping all of these items on hand while potty training a puppy not only will make the process easier, it will go quicker and be more effective. Hopefully, this process will be complete in a matter of days.

Additional Dog Training Resources

I’m sure you have heard someone say before “just rub their nose it” after your puppy or dog has just had an accident on the floor. This form of discipline will not work when you are potty training a puppy or dog. It can make the training process harder on both you and the dog. The only thing it really does is scare him.

A great way to housebreak a puppy or dog is to have an area where he needs to “Do his Business”. Take him to that spot often so, he gets used to it. Eventually he will go in the designated area. Remember to praise him after each good thing that he does.

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