Toilet Training
Start toilet training at the very beginning
It’s important to start toilet training your puppy as soon as they arrive home. There are things your puppy will pick up naturally, but you need to be very clear where the ‘no go’ areas are. Allocate a spot for your pet to use and then take them to this area:
As soon as they wake up
After playing
After eating
After being in a crate
This routine will give you the opportunity to avoid any accidents and help your pet understand the right place to go to the bathroom.
signs that your puppy needs to go toilet
Keep an eye out for signs such as turning in circles, sniffing the ground or whining, which could be your puppy telling you they need to go. This is the perfect chance to remind your pet of the spot you’ve allocated for them to use. Your puppy can go to the toilet around a dozen times in one day, so you know that some little accidents will happen. But bear in mind that the way you respond to these accidents will determine the speed and effectiveness of your puppy’s habits.
Praise don’t punish
If you find your pup has gone to the toilet in the wrong place, gently redirect them to the right place. Avoid getting angry at your puppy as they’ll learn that going to the toilet anywhere when you’re around is unacceptable.
When you clean up their accident make sure you clean using a specialised enzymatic cleaner to deter your puppy from using the same area. Never rub your puppy’s nose in their mess.
Helpful Links
https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-can-i-toilet-train-my-puppy-dog/
https://www.petculture.com.au/articles/how-to-toilet-train-your-puppy
