Potty training puppies is every pet owner’s rite of passage.
Along with all the cuddles and playtime comes the inevitable challenge of potty training. It can be a frustrating and messy process, leaving many dog owners feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.
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DatsenkoAs someone who has trained dog owners how to survive and thrive in their puppy-potty-training-journey, I’m here to help.
My Puppy Coach program and FREE Potty Training Course were inspired by each dog owner’s journey from frustration to confidence!
And I’m sharing some of the big tidbits with you in this blog.
Key Takeaways:
Potty training puppies before they get older can help make your training more effective.
Shouting, getting angry, punishments, and even indulgence are detrimental to potty training puppies.
Treats plus positive reinforcement can do wonders to your potty training experience.

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Table of Contents:
The Importance of Potty Training Puppies Early
Potty Training Puppies: How Long Does It Take to Train Them?
Different Methods and Tools That Make Potty Training Puppies Fast
Can You Potty Train 8-Week-old Puppies? How Early Can You Start?
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Potty Training Puppies
How Do I Stop My Puppies From Peeing In The House?
Potty Training Puppies: How To Instruct Puppies To Tell You They Have to Pee
How to Use Treats the Right Way When Potty Training Puppies
What Are the Best Treats for Potty Training Puppies?
How Positive Reinforcement + Treats Help in Potty Training Puppies
Conclusion: A Successful Potty Training for Puppies Start with YOU
The Importance of Potty Training Puppies Early
How early is early in puppy potty training?
Some puppy parents feel that they have to wait until the puppy is a couple of months old before introducing potty training.
It’s an assumption I totally understand: when dogs are pups, they may look too young and vulnerable to be doing any actual training with them.
But here’s a puppy fact I want every dog owner to know: your puppy’s brain is like a sponge. The younger they are, the more they can absorb information.
This fact has actually inspired me to make a schedule for potty training 8 week-old puppies that I recommend to fur dads and moms.

 

Another plus: younger puppies have not yet caught negative habits that might interfere with your training.
By starting early, you can take advantage of this prime learning period and make potty training a smoother, more effective process.
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Potty Training Puppies: How Long Does It Take to Train Them?
I consider this a legitimate question. Pee accidents are a serious business, so it’s easy to want to squeeze the duration of the entire potty training journey in a month.
However, when it comes to training young puppies to use the potty, PATIENCE IS KEY.
Which also means riding the potty training up from four months to a year.
You’re Not Just Teaching Your Puppies to Potty the Right Way — You’re Teaching Trust, and Right from Wrong
“Why can’t I finish everything in a month, Doggy Dan?”
Puppy potty training is more than just teaching your dog where to potty, and how to potty right.
In fact, everything begins with your relationship with your puppy. The level of trust between you and your furbaby will influence the length of your potty training journey.
You need to first build trust, routine, familiarization and recognition, then consistency.
It will take a while, but if you stick with it, the steps will work out.
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Different Methods and Tools That Make Potty Training Puppies Fast
“But is there any way for me to ensure that my puppy learns fast?”
Here’s a MAJOR puppy potty training realization I have learned through the years: YOU — dog owner — hold the key!
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