When I first started out breeding Labrador Retrievers, the one question that came back to me again and again from new puppy owners was "How do I stop my puppy from going potty on my carpet?"
Having a new puppy can be the most wonderful time of both yours and your new pups life. After all, they are so cute and mischievous and bring so much joy to you even just by looking at you. Sometimes, owners choose to raise their puppy inside with the family. Nothing is greater than seeing your pup grow to be a dog and still sitting at your feet while you watch t.v or read.
Unfortunately, a lot of puppies don't get to make it this far as they sabotaged any chance of staying inside after they wet on the floor one too many times! Its a sad statistic that the number one reason why pups end up in shelters is that they have potty training issues. So, how do you train your puppy to go potty?
Well I will give you the number one tip: YOU have to be trained YOURSELF. No I don't mean you need to be trained to go potty yourself, (however, if you think it would help - be my guest!) I mean you need to learn all the signals and cues that your pup will give you so you know when it is definitely time to go. You will also need to learn that repetition is the key to training dogs young or old. If you cant commit to being consistent and spending the time to potty train your puppy, then you just wont see results. You will also need to have your puppy work around a time schedule of when it is potty time and when it is not. Nobody wants to be getting up to their dog 4 and 5 times an evening to let them go potty!
Learning the proper technique will ensure that your pup is on the right path to long term potty trained success. You will feel more confident in training your pup to perform other commands and your pup will have boundaries set for him or her that are firmly established, because of the consistency and time you have applied to your pup to learn them.
Having a puppy is a commitment that should not be taken lightly. Proper, informed training can mean the difference between your dog being a welcome member of the family or a nuisance that cant be trusted inside. I wish you every success in training your puppy and many years of happiness with your dog.
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Sarah Gladman has been breeding and training Labrador Retrievers for 14 years. She has worked as a Head Clinic Veterinary Nurse for 6 years. She enjoys time with her elderly Labrador Lillian, and her chocolate partner in crime; Baxter. They share their bed with Count Crusty. 3 Felines allow Sarah and her family to live in their house. Pikelet, Elliott and Wink. All Scottish Folds.
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