Some seemingly random clues that a puppy needs to go out can include sniffing the floor or carpet, wandering away from the family, becoming overexcited with zoomies, whimpering, or running to the door. If you see any of these signs, take your puppy out to potty immediately. Make sure that whenever your puppy is sleeping, you take them outside the moment they wake up.ĭuring playtime, the stimulation of the digestive tract may also give your pup the urge to have a potty break. Naps are mini-versions of the morning routine. These instances include periods after naps and playtime. There are many other times that a young puppy will need to go potty, besides the first thing in the morning and after each meal. Choosing a puppy food that digests well and avoiding feeding within two hours of bedtime will help. Treat this just like a meal, and take them out to potty soon afterward. As the puppy grows older, they will gain bladder control and learn to hold it longer each day. Most puppies eat three to four meals a day when they are growing, and most puppies will have to poop after meals, so paying attention to this short follow-up period is important.Īlso, remain watchful when the puppy drinks water. The younger the puppy, the sooner they should be brought out after a meal to potty. This will aid in regulating elimination, so you can set your watch to potty time.Īfter the meal, only wait between 5 and 30 minutes to take your puppy outside. Try to keep this scheduled at the same time each day. After you take your puppy out to potty, they will be ready for their first meal of the day. After MealsĪnother morning ritual will be breakfast. This will prevent them from stopping and peeing on the floor on the way to the door.Īlways head out the same door to the same area where you want your puppy to potty, and keep them on a leash outside while training (even in a fenced yard), so you can see what’s happening and react immediately.
Keeping the crate in or near your bedroom lets you hear a whimper or a whine if your pup needs to go out during the night or before your alarm sounds. When they’re still small, you may be able to pick your pup out of the crate to carry them outside. Don’t stop to make coffee, check emails, or brush your teeth. When the alarm clock goes off, wake up and get your puppy out of the crate and outside to do their business. When You Wake UpĮach day begins the same for you and your puppy.
While you’re adhering to your timeline, it helps to firmly establish the rules for where your puppy should and should not eliminate, and dog crates and puppy pads can be very useful training tools to assist you in establishing your potty training plan. The best way to achieve this goal is by establishing a timeline to follow, and sticking to it. Housebreaking, house-training, or potty training- no matter what you call it, all new dog owners want to teach their new puppy not to mess inside their new home.
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