Puppies are cute, but they’re also a lot of work. If you’ve just bought a new puppy home and are trying to figure out how to train them, don’t worry! It’s actually pretty easy with the right approach. In this article, we’ll discuss how to train your puppy to pee on a pad (or toilet) so that you can keep your house clean and save yourself from having to pick up after your puppy all the time.
Get puppy pads
The best way to paper train a is with puppy pads. These specially designed pads can be used in the house and outside, making them much easier than paper when training your pup. Pads are also reusable and easy to dispose of, so they’re great for dog owners who don’t want to deal with the mess of cleaning up after their pup outside. They’re available in various sizes and thicknesses depending on your dog’s size and age, so no matter what type of dog you have, you’ll find one that works for him or her!
Bring your puppy to the pad whenever they need to go
Once you and your puppy have established a regular routine, he or she will be more likely to go on the pad when they need to. When the time comes for your dog to go outside and relieve himself/herself, encourage them with positive reinforcement (such as petting or treats).
Once your puppy has successfully urinated or defecated on their training pad, praise them lavishly and give them lots of attention!
Give the puppy a command
To start, you will need to choose a word or phrase to give the dog when it has successfully urinated on the pad. The word should be easy for you to remember and repeat consistently each time you want your puppy to use the pad. Avoid using words that have other meanings in your house, such as “pad” or “house.” The best option is a single word that isn’t used anywhere else in your vocabulary.
For example, if we were going to train our dog Sophie with this method, we might say something like “good pee,” which doesn’t have any other meaning in our household (although it does sound like good pizza).
Reward your puppy when they use the pad
Reward your puppy when they use the pad. After your puppy has peed on the pad, give them a treat or pat on the head and let them play with their favorite toy.
If you want to take this training a step further, after several days of consistent success, you can try putting your dog in their crate while they’re sleeping and waking them up with an antiseptic wipe. The idea is that they will associate using the pad with getting out of bed and going outside to pee!
Clean any soiled pads right away
If your puppy has managed to spill some urine on the pad, use a solution of vinegar and water to clean it up. Make sure you don’t use too much liquid or spray directly on the pad—just a little bit will do the trick. Next, blot up as much moisture with a paper towel as possible (don’t rub). Finally, rinse both sides of the pad thoroughly with clean water from a bucket or sink; this step should remove any remaining traces of vinegar solution and leave your pad ready for reuse!
With patience, training a puppy is completely doable for any homeowner.
Puppies are like babies and need to be constantly supervised when outside of their crate. They can’t hold it for very long, so you should not leave them alone for more than 5-10 minutes at first. If you have an unsupervised puppy in the house, they may not be able to hold it when you’re not around!
This means that if you have a busy schedule and work from home or just go out often at night or during the day, then pet sitters might be the way to go.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you now feel more confident about training your puppy. The most important thing is to be patient, because even dogs that are trained as puppies can have accidents when they’re older. If you follow these tips and stay consistent with them, there’s no reason why your dog won’t be able to go on pads in no time at all! Don’t forget about rewarding them for good behavior throughout this process too—it helps keep their spirits up while learning something new and will make things go even smoother.