Potty training a puppy in 7 simple steps
With a schedule and rewards, most puppies learn in 2–4 weeks. Here is the step-by-step method.
The method
- Pick one fixed potty spot.
- Go out after waking, after meals, after play and every two hours.
- Use a cue word.
- Reward within two seconds.
- Never punish accidents.
- Clean with an enzymatic cleaner.
- Use a properly sized crate at night.
If a dog over six months keeps having accidents, check for a urinary infection.
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