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Potty training
Animals are
clean be nature. A well equilibrated puppy won't eliminate where
he/she sleeps or eats. They always want to go as far as possible
from the place they commonly are to defecate.
They have to earn their freedom through good behavior
and this is your responsibility.
If you want to train your puppy to eliminate only outdoors, start
by establishing an elimination spot. In the morning, clip his leash
to his collar and take the dog outdoors to his spot for elimination.
State commands like "GO POTTY". Stay
in there as long as necessary. Don't let your puppy to play until
he/she is done. After he does his duty,
bring the dog inside for food and water. About 15 to 20 minutes
after the meal, take the dog outside again for elimination. Take
your dog to his "spot" at each elimination time.
Maintain
a regular feeding, drinking, and elimination schedule. A regular
puppy will urinate after he wakes up and will defecate after he
eats. These are the most important moments to take him outside.
Even well trained dogs sometimes have accidents. Clean the accident
area with a pet odor neutralizer or chlorine, so your dog won't
be tempted to repeat his mistake. Do not make sudden changes in
his diet. Avoid giving your dog late night snacks. Make sure to
spend enough time outdoors.
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