| Owning a dog can be a tremendous joy, while at | | | | the first few days, it is these first few days that |
| the same time, a lot of work. It is important that | | | | will really help ingrain the idea of potty training into |
| those looking into adopting a puppy or dog | | | | the puppy, as well as the owner. With this in mind, |
| understand that there is going to be some work | | | | a daily routine should be established to help with |
| involved, especially in the first weeks. Perhaps the | | | | the training. This should include scheduled feeding, |
| first step an owner will take, after finding that | | | | as well as potty breaks outside. As the puppy |
| perfect name, is to potty train the dog. While | | | | gains more bladder control, and gets used to the |
| some might think of this as the not so attractive | | | | scheduled feeding and potty breaks, it will be |
| stage of owning a dog, others know that it is the | | | | easier for the owner to try and schedule those |
| initial bonding process. Making potty training a | | | | breaks around their day and when they will be |
| positive experience for both the owner and dog is | | | | home. |
| rather imperative. With a little know-how, and the | | | | After every meal and/or drink, the puppy should |
| effort to match, there is no reason this | | | | be taken outside, preferably where the owner |
| experience should be a bad one. To help ensure it | | | | would like the puppy to use to bathroom. This |
| is positive, here are a few tips that are sure to | | | | should be done about 15-20 minutes after the |
| help with quickly and effectively potty training | | | | puppy is done eating or drinking, it does not take |
| that new puppy. | | | | long for the food and water to digest and run |
| It is important to begin potty training as soon as | | | | through their systems. It should be expected that |
| that new puppy comes home. While some | | | | there are going to be accidents indoors, from |
| owners might cut the new addition some slack | | | | time to time. |