Puppy Potty Training Tips That Can Help You Understand Your Dog Better

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching Puppy Potty Training Tips That Can Help You Understand Your Dog Better. Which tip do you think is the most helpful?

[@emriyusblack1296]

Monty reminded me I need to have more patience when it comes to re-training my 10yr old jack russell and 1 1/2 yr old lab-retriever because they are rescues and have been through a lot. More patience and positive reinforcement is defintely needed so my dogs and I are on the same page :)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are happy it was helpful!

[@Jennifer-ls5ke]

I love your videos Michelle. You are the only trainer on KZbin who doesn't make me feel like an abject failure You acknowledge that this puppy thing is a challenge. A lot of trainers online make it seem like it should be so easy.... I want to know that challenges can be overcome. I don't want to see a trainer's perfectly behaved puppy(!)

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Jennifer, thank you for your feedback! You are on the right track. Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit to help you continue learning about training your pup. howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@hallieodle7028]

I love your helping our feeble human brains understanding our puppies.

[@Shawnalee311]

Definitely keeping up with that schedule is critical! Of course we have accidents, we never get upset at him and definitely don't scold. We let the accident happen to so he doesn't get scared and start hiding to do it.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Very critical you are correct! Sounds like you're doing a great job. Keep up the great work and thanks for watching!

[@paulinaacheson3219]

I'm already preparing for a puppy and I'm getting it in 9 months

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

good for you!! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit! howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@derykmacleod4979]

I find I have to remind Cap'n Jack what we are doing outside (poop and pee time) sometimes, but he is only 19 weeks old. He is on occasion while we are playing fetch or running around in the backyard, he will go over and have a pee and then come back to playing...I guess all signs he is growing and learning.

[@holasoydora5269]

i gotta take notes

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Highly encouraged!

[@julianbezzina]

this was very useful thx a lot!!

[@TreeZ_peasy]

I have A 13 week old puppy. I got her at 11 weeks. She is not the first pup I have trained and I couldnt figure out why I had been having trouble with my her playing outside when it was potty time period I. I totally forgot About separating play time from potty time. This video was so helpful. My pup, a mini goldendoodle is very smart and is catching on fast. I just need to remember not to send her mixed messages. Thank you for the reminder!! Great video!!!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

This is absolutely wonderful to hear! We really value feedback like this, so thank YOU, too!

[@cindyrall8800]

We have a 11 month old chichauha shepherd mix and he still won’t poop outside !! We have even tried putting a match in his butt ! He still comes in and goes on the rug!! Any ideas??

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You might need to restrict his freedom a bit more in the house, and definitely remove the rug or block it off. Watching his schedule and keeping a log so you know when he has to go is also a good idea.

[@Shawnalee311]

So we have been following you and getting through your puppy training course since our Moose was 9 weeks old he's a Chihuahua Yorkie cross. Now he's 6 months old! He is doing SO well! We have decorated for Christmas and have put bells on the back door. Moose has figured out that when we open the door they ring. Now he rings them when he has to potty! WE haven't trained him to use the bells he just figured it out!!!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That is awesome! It sounds like you and Moose have a great relationship, too!

[@sandybitter4609]

Thank you for this helpful video! I have an 11 week old puppy. I take him on frequent potty breaks and he "goes" almost every time I take him out. I also have older dogs who use our doggie door. Sometimes the puppy uses the doggy door to go outside to play (in our secure backyard, supervised). I am wondering if I am causing my pup to become confused by using 2 ways to get outside.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great question. With a doggie door it becomes more difficult for you to control the timing and ability to praise him for doing the right thing (which is the most important part of dog training - catching them doing the right thing and celebrating them for it). If a dog has free access to the yard and is practicing behaviors that you ultimately don’t want reinforced (digging holes all over the yard, chasing animals off the property, reacting to things passing by, etc.) then we are setting them up for failure.

[@lynnchandler5845]

All of this makes good sense!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching! Glad we could help! Check out our channel for many more potty training videos too. 🐾

[@gamingwithnhi2779]

Hi, can u do a video on what to do when you get your puppy home step by step? Thanks!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnnOlpuYa8mGp9k

[@jjlee89]

The tip regarding taking them out only to potty and then a separate time to explore is great but also challenging when living in a condo; it takes a while just to go up and down. We take our 14 week puppy down and she usually goes after the prompt but does also plop on the grass and will need reminder to go.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Check out this video for training in an apartment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2ivo6l_grCcgJY

[@ramonajolley1966]

This is so interesting. I will sign up for your stater course. I just wish he wouldn't pee on his front leg and chest. Will this stop?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

As your pup grows, his body position while going potty may change. We hope to see you at our online course. Here is the link to 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/

[@toedrag-release]

I've been fortunate enough to never have puppy potty problems. I only have sleep deprivation problems lol. I do reward them with treats when they go outside. When they poop they get extra games of chase this really makes them exited just to poop outside.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like potty training is going well! Treats are great for reinforcing.

[@cyndiewalls9484]

I live in an apartment. I'm using a metal exercise pen with training pads inside. Should I get a grass pad and which one do you suggest? Thanks

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We recommend Fresh Patch. It's a real grass subscription service instead of pee pads. You can learn ore about it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2S5f5iYr7uDqNE

[@yaracastanhotorsater9368]

Hey! We got a Borzoi 2 weeks ago, she’s adorable and already turned 6 months last week. When she’s with us, she’s fantastic and doesn’t even behave like a puppy, once I left her sleeping alone for 20 minutes, that was enough for her to chew the arm of the sofa. She also does not potty many times, I take her out when she’s up, around 6am, she doesn’t do anything. Then she shows signs of wanting to pee, I take her out again and nothing. She eats, I take her out, nothing. Only at lunch time, when I take her for a long walk and run that she’s peeing and or pooping. A couple of times she did after her 1st meal, but mainly she holds until we’re out for the long walk. The. I take her out every 1,5 or 2 hours, she doesn’t do anything again! Long walk 2 hours after her dinner and nothing. Sometimes she does, sometimes she doesn’t do her business. Last potty break before bed and sometimes she pees, but it can take me 1 hour walking her until she finally does it. She has access to water all the time and eats fresh frozen(thawed) food. Is this normal?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@rosemcgowan7740]

This is great. I've had my chocolate girl for a week now and she's getting potty trained. We've had a few accidents in the house, but it's only because we don't recognise the signals. Does anyone have tips on what to do to stop your pup eating grass? I mean I wouldn't normally mind but she pees everywhere and a don't want her ingesting her own pee.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

For more specific questions regarding training, we recommend you post your questions in the Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@meagan_g]

Are the fresh patch grass patches better than the potty pads? I’m getting a puppy soon but have to work (can come home at lunch break) so I won’t be able to let her out every 2 hours

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's better to teach your dog to go on grass, and outdoors, than use the pads.

[@katean7233]

Thanks for the great videos! These are super helpful. My puppy is 8 weeks. When I leave the house I put him in a crate about 2 hours after he did his business. How do I help him not to cry? He's relaxed about one hour and he cries. I'm nervous about he might develop separate anxiety. Please help!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are so glad you find our videos helpful! Separation Anxiety can be a complex thing to nail down. You might find our Facebook group really helpful for your specific concerns with your puppy! Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@tfelii3503]

The pee pad advice was most helpful to me, thank you! I was considering switching to the pee pads because my 8 week old pup wakes up in the middle of the night still and it’s cold outside❄️Any pointers ?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

as mentioned in the video, we are not big fans of pee pads no matter the time of day. Inside our New Puppy Starter Kit we cover several potty training tips and tricks. This would be a great fit for you! New Puppy Starter Kit: howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@tfelii3503]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you for the quick response and I will!

[@Lisbett_Again]

I got a question, we have a long deck leading to our back yard . At night for potty breaks this is not as convenient as taking the pup to go on front lawn to potty . Does it matter that the exact location of the potty as long as pup is going outside ? Like can I do backyard in the morning and and front yard at night until it’s fully trained to sleep at night. I do not have a puppy yet but we are hoping to get one in summer . We Want to be thoroughly prepared for little pup so the pup and our family are set up for success 😁 also do you recommend putting pup on leash every time for this purpose as well even if I am placing pup in a pen out in the grass to potty ? What if night potty training becomes a real challenge will using a fresh grass patch in the house effect things ?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great questions! Puppies learn from consistency and routine. At first it's best to have one potty area. If the deck is long, you might consider a grassy pad close to the door. We suggest you train him to go outside out of one particular door. Once you are out there you can teach him that there are multiple places to go. But if they are all on grass, that will help him learn faster.

[@tylerstucker8830]

Hello, You mentioned being able to take the puppy outside. When is it safe (what age) to take them out? As far as vaccinations? Thank you

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great questions! THis video talks about the best time to take puppy outside kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5m7n4SvrdyJi7s

[@VictorHernandez-xn1lj]

I am watching all this in two weeks I’m getting my puppy in two weeks so-any advice?

[@ivetteaguilar3682]

Crate training is crucial! Good luck

[@VictorHernandez-xn1lj]

@@ivetteaguilar3682 thank you now I am very nervous but happy at the same time

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You've got this! Here is our New Puppy Starter Kit! howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@VictorHernandez-xn1lj]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you!

[@gngan]

What if we need to be out for a whole day without doggy door. How do we train the puppy to go do their business on a pad?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

This is where a sitter or caretaker comes in handy! We do not recommend the use of puppy pads but we do highly recommend having someone come and help with your pup while you are gone. Our newest video has some great tips on care for your pup when you are gone during the day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJTPZGapmp2Xe6M

[@rgra9434]

Hi. How do I train an older rescue (1 1/2 yr) schnoodle

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Older dogs can be trained the same way: with consistency and routine and rewarding the behavior you like. Watch the schedule so you know when your schnoodle has to go potty and get him/her out before an accident happens! Then reward with a treat!

[@ryandoherty6174]

Will my puppy hold on from our door, along the hallway, down the four flights of stairs to the grass outside? Just say yes Michele... please!? 😆

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That depends on the size and age of your puppy!

[@ryandoherty6174]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog He is still with his mum.. we will soon be finding all about our Pointer pup in about 6 weeks.

[@MarianaPz14]

Hi! I have watched your potty training videos and the one on how to correct unwanted behaviours, but I'm still not sure about what to do when the puppy pees in the house to let her know that's not right. I do reward her when she goes outside, but should I just ignore when it's inside or do something?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great question! You've got the right idea with rewarding outside. Though yes, peeing inside is an unwanted behavior, it's only unwanted to the human. The dog is not intentionally peeing inside to upset you, so we must not correct them for this. Instead, think about which fundamental of potty training may need some extra work: Reward, Restrict, Clean and Routine. Check out our New Puppy Starter Kit for more tips on Potty Training: howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@rachelgresk1818]

Can this be given to 11 week old puppies

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

You can definitely start working with 11 week old puppies on the potty training process. It will take awhile for him/her to catch on, but that's why the human is so involved for the first 6 months or even a year.

[@RayneRiverstone]

Getting my new puppy in Nov. I want to teach my puppy to go indoors. I have a condition that makes it hard for me to get around. It would be very convenient for me if my dog went potty in the bathroom like I do. I got one of those grass patches and tray to be her potty spot for in the bathroom. I don't mind having to clean up. I've had cats so i know what it's like to have to constantly clean up after an animal. What I'm wondering, would you still advise training her to go outside?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It's great that you have the grass patch! It's always good to also train your pup to go potty outside so that if you need them to go potty in an unfamiliar place, they can do it anywhere grass is present. Check out this video for more tips with the grass patch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2S5f5iYr7uDqNE

[@CChinmayi]

My 12 week old puppy I believe is scared to go out in the backyard. Even though I carry her and take her out she tries to run back inside. She just keeps peeing inside the house. Not sure what to do in this situation. Also she sometimes holds for a couple of hours and sometimes goes every 30 mins. I am thinking it could be the water intake. How much water do puppies need.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Puppies generally need 1 ounce of water for every pound of weight. If you are concerned about your puppy's water intake or their potty habits, this is something that you should discuss with your veterinarian!

[@latinqueen4987]

My puppy is very stubborn and won’t use the pad or go outside, and she scratches the leather furniture

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We don't feel that dogs are "stubborn" or "difficult". Puppies may seem like they refuse to do things but it’s usually because 1. Confusion 2. Lack of motivation 3. Not enough reinforcement 4. Flooded with information - overstimulated. It's up to us as humans to figure out what is going on and how to approach the situation differently. It's likely that your puppy is confused about where you want her to go especially if you have pee pads down. You can watch this video all about why pee pads are confusing for your puppy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipK4h2SnareNepo

[@elbariveradanylchuk3889]

I live in NYC and was told by the rescue agency that the dog is not allowed outside until he gets his second set of vaccinations. Is there really a health concern if the puppy goes outside? If so what is it?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

The concern is your puppy catching a disease like Parvo from other unvaccinated pups in highly trafficked areas. But there is way to bring your pup outside safely. If your vet tells you that your puppy is not allowed to go outside until they are fully vaccinated, I highly recommend looking for a new vet. Proper and **positive** socialization and exposure has lasting impacts on the rest of your dog’s life. The consequences of under socializing your puppy far outweigh the risks of safely getting out and about before they are fully vaccinated. Here is a video that are very helpful on this topic. Socialization Before Vaccinations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2XOcnaOqd6DY9E For potty training help before vaccinations, check out this alternative to pee pads: freshpatch.com

[@elbariveradanylchuk3889]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you for your support.

[@kellyreneeconner]

What if you want to teach them to be able to go potty on a variety of surfaces (like dirt, sand, or rocks) in case you travel somewhere without grass?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Most puppies prefer grass so it may take a few exposure sessions with treats before the trip to get them used to walking confidently on other surfaces. We call this Surface Bingo!

[@yuivy5748]

My puppy always pee outside the pee tray , do u have any idea ?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Here is a great video on potty training troubleshooting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nprMoHybqZt0aaM

[@natsutter]

My 4 month old olde English bulldog will squat and pee the moment the cage is unlocked in the morning, almost like she’s conditioned to pee when hearing the lock. She wiggles around in excitement and holds it as I come up to her and only squats upon the lock being undone. I don’t say a word until I get her outside and praise her when she finishes peeing outside but I haven’t figured out how to get her to stop squatting. I don’t respond, I just quickly pick her up and get her outside to prevent further ability to pee. Any suggestions?!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for sharing! This is a great question. It sounds like you are on the right track. You might find our New Puppy Starter Kit to be helpful. It has a potty training lesson and bell training lesson included! There’s a free video lesson and a sample puppy schedule, as well as a potty training troubleshooting document that is 10 pages! It can guide you through any issues you are having and the most common reasons for them. howtotrainadreamdog.com

[@melissagrace740]

Was it a mistake to get 2 puppies from the same litter?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Two puppies are going to take a lot of work! Our trainers have helped many students navigate raising 2 pups at the same time. Check out the Pro Level of our online course for some extra support while training your littermates. www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/