Smart Tips For Potty Training Your Puppy
by Beth Siess, BulldogSmarts.com
Ok, so now you have your little bundle of joy and can’t
seem to get the upper hand on potty training. The little
rascal is determine to find his own spot to relieve himself.
English Bulldog puppies are smart. If your puppy has
an accident in the house, you must be able to catch him
in the act for discipline to make an impression on him.
It is always best to supervise your young puppy at all
times while he is learning.
 One
of the first steps to potty training your puppy is to
take into consideration how often you are feeding him.
Puppies between the ages of 8 to 16 weeks old should be
fed three times a day. After 16 weeks of age, you should
be able to feed them twice a day.
It is a good idea not to give them full access to their
food all day long. This teaches them to eat at appropriate
times and keep them at a healthy weight. It also helps
to control their potty training as input equals output.
A puppy at 8 weeks old cannot hold it until morning,
so have a spot within their caged or enclosed area where
they can do their job during the night. You may also choose
to set your alarm clock and get up to take your puppy
outside in the middle of the night.
English Bulldog puppies are smart and they don't want
to go potty in the same place they sleep. I would suggest
you not give them full access to a room throughout the
night. This will teach them to wait until morning when
they can.
 Taking
your puppy outdoors to relieve himself immediately in
the morning when he wakes up helps prevent accidents.
Typically when your puppy is outdoors for the first time
in the morning, it gives him a good stretch and teaches
him to wait until morning to relieve himself.
Then bring your puppy in, feed him, and take him right
back outdoors to do his duty again. Watch your puppy and
if he does not go potty immediately, bring him back into
the house. You are teaching him that this is not playtime.
After your puppy returns to the house, then play and
interact with your puppy. Always supervise your puppy,
because he will test you or become distracted and try
to do his job in the house while playing.
The best and easiest potty training is the one with little
or no accidents. When your puppy starts to get in position
to potty in the house, or starts sniffing and turning
in circles, say a command like, “NO, NO” or
“AHHH NO” to get his attention. Pick him up
quickly and say. "Outside" or something that
relates to where he is to go potty.
Some people will have a specific area where the puppy
is to go outdoors, and this can be taught at the same
time. Always pick the puppy up after he is outdoors and
take him to the designated area. Tell him, "Go potty”
or "Get busy”.
 English
Bulldogs learn very well by voice command. If you are
having trouble try a little treat, but try to avoid treat
training all the time.
If your puppy has an accident in the house, you must
be able to catch him in the act for discipline to make
an impression on him. It is always best to supervise your
young puppy at all times while you are potty training.
When a potty accident occurs in the house, clean it up
with disinfectant or white vinegar to neutralize the odor.
This will keep your puppy from thinking this is the correct
spot to relieve himself in the future.
It is suggested to crate your puppy in a kennel appropriate
to its size. It is best to get a crate that can be adjusted
by adding a separator panel. This will avoid accidents
in the kennel. Also it is good to place your puppy in
the kennel after play, much like a child you are putting
in a cradle to nap. Puppies require lots of sleep and
by having his own kennel he will learn that this is his
quiet time and enjoy his spot.
Usually puppies at the age of 8 weeks can play for about
30 to 60 minutes at a time. After playtime, it is best
to take your puppy to his sleeping place with maybe a
soft toy that he will associate with as a sleep toy. In
an hour or two, check to see if your puppy is up. If he
is awake, immediately take him outdoors to go potty. Again,
if he does not potty right away, take him back indoors.
If your puppy doesn’t show any signs of having
to go potty after playing indoors for awhile, feel free
to take him outdoors to play if it is appropriate. Always
praise him when he goes potty outdoors. This will encourage
him to do his job outdoors.
 When
praising your puppy, it is not only the words but the
tone of voice you are using that make an impression. If
more than one person is actively training your puppy,
consult each other in what and how all of you are saying
it!
Kennel or Crate training can be made easy by not using
it as a discipline area. Never put your puppy in a crate
when he is bad. Instead, have a specific place for him
to go, much like a time-out with a child. Keep the time-out
short, no longer than 5 minutes.
For the most part in discipline areas, it is best to
use praise when your puppy does what you wish and don't
give him any recognition when he is bad. The praise will
out win the neglect every time.
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