There are many routes you could take on your journey to potty train your pup. Some are quick and easy, while others are slow-paced and more troublesome. But either way, there’s one thing no puppy potty trainer can do without – a schedule. Schedules are actually pretty essential for getting your puppy potty trained.
You need to choose your plan. As many ways as there are for you to get your puppy potty trained, you can really only choose one. And probably the biggest factor you should consider when making your decision is your own personal schedule. How much time can you afford to spend getting your puppy potty trained? Are you busy, and need a quick way to go about it? Several options are available for potty training your puppy, and with them, their own, long-term schedules. However, much of a simple, daily schedule will be the same either way.
It’s a good idea to begin your day with a nice breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. And for your puppy? Well, your puppy should get a walk outside, and then have some playtime and a meal of their own as soon as you get back home with them. About fifteen minutes after that, you should take them out for another walk. This will ensure that they get a proper potty break after their first meal and playtime of the day.
After your morning routine, be sure to follow it up with a consistent rest of the day. Every few hours, your puppy will feel the need to do their business. Keep this up throughout the day, except for after meals. In the case of your puppy’s meals, make sure you give them an extra potty break afterward.
But what if you take your puppy out for a walk on the hour, but they don’t have to go? Well, in that case, simply return your puppy to its home. In about fifteen minutes, take your puppy back outside.
If you use the crate training method, make sure to keep your puppy in their crate until you take them outside to walk or potty. You could also take them out when you feel they deserve a playtime. However, make sure that your puppy is comfortable enough in their crate, as they will be spending much of the day in it.
Now that the day is over, what about nighttime? People sleep an average of eight hours a night. However, when you are potty training a puppy, be prepared to get up in the middle of the night. When they get older, it’ll be easier, but puppies have small bladders, and they simply can’t hold it all night. Dogs may be loyal creatures, but you must also remain loyal to them if you ever want them potty trained.
When you’re ready to start potty training your puppy (which should be as soon as possible), there are a few things you should keep in mind. First of all, realize that they are only a puppy. Puppies have small bladders, and so it won’t take as long for them to fill up. Secondly, make sure you are aware of just how often your puppy needs to potty. A good thing about using the crate training method is that it keeps your puppy from going at all until you let them. Lastly, watch out for your own schedule. You don’t want to schedule something when you have work or plan on sleeping.
