How to Potty Train a Dog - The Basics

Ask any person who has owned a dog before about anything dog related and they will tell you that learning how to potty train a dog is one of the most important things you can do. I agree! Learn how to potty train a dog early and you will be doing you and your pet a favor. Potty mistakes can be messy and smelly and eventually they will leave you frustrated. Many people will end up abandoning their puppy or dog simply because they are not able to learn about dog potty training properly.

How to Potty Train a Dog

FAQs

In this first post in a few series of potty training a dog I want to address some of the more common questions circling the “potty training a dog” arena.

Is potty training a small dog different then potty training a large dog?

The quick answer is no. When you read this article you will learn how to potty train a dog and you will be able to apply these methods to any dog no matter what size. The techniques used to potty train a dog are the same.

Is potty training an older dog any different than potty training a puppy?

Yes there are difference but let me explain. Potty training dogs at different ages come with their own unique set of challenges that you must learn to deal with. An older dog who is not yet potty trained for example may prove to be a bigger challenges for some owners as they have already learned the habit of going where ever they please. On the other hand, a young puppy can hold her bladder for shorter periods of time so you will need extra care when potty training a young puppy.

Are there best practices when it comes to learning how to potty train a dog?

I get many people asking me about the best way to potty train a dog. While there are differences in the way some trainers choose to potty train their dogs, you will find that most of the methods revolve around the same techniques. In my next articles I will discuss how to potty train a dog using methods which I personally found to be the most effective.

Is potty training a female dog different than potty training a male dog?

No! When you learn how to potty train a dog you will be able to apply these techniques to both male and female dogs.

How long does it take to potty train a dog?

The length of time it takes to potty train a dog will depend on many factors. First, you must understand that different breeds will take different length of time to potty train. For example, German Shepherds are able to be potty trained in a few short weeks while the Boston Terrier may take up to six full month to learn. Second, when it comes to learning how to potty train a dog, consistency will play a huge factor in the length of time it will take. The more mistakes your dog has (due to your lack of diligence) will directly effect the amount of time it will take for your dog to be fully potty trained. When you are learning how to potty train a dog you have to keep these few things in mind.

I’m sure that there are probably more questions and if I think of any I will add them to this post. In the mean time if you have any questions don’t hesitate to e-mail me at Madrid.Berto@gmail.com For now, I hope you enjoyed my post on how to potty train a dog.

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