Wiggle Wag Dog Potty The urban dog's potty and training solution

Potty Training Puppies and Adult Dogs

Training your dog to use the Wiggle Wag dog potty is simple and only requires consistent praise and reward. Your dog wants to make you happy but needs your help to understand how to do that. The key 5 steps to potty training are outlined below.

Important: Do not let your dog eat or sleep your Wiggle Wag dog potty as dogs instinctively avoid toileting where they eat and sleep.

1] Reward the desired behaviour

Designate a potty area and be consistent.
Guide your dog there to do his business every time.
Praise him enthusiastically when he goes in the appropriate location. Treats can also help if given immediately. Keep in mind that a puppy's ability to recognize the connect of action and reward is short in time when young, so reward immediately.

A little odor left from previous visits to that area will help mark it as the place your puppy should do his business.

2] Timing is key A six- to eight-week-old puppy needs to go potty every one to three hours. Older puppies can generally wait longer between outings. Most puppies should be taken out:

After waking in the morning
After naps
After meals
After playing or training
After being left alone
Immediately before being going to bed

3] Feeding schedules help – a lot! Most puppies will potty within an hour after eating. Once you set your puppy's feeding schedule, you will have some control over when he needs to go. So make sure to schedule your puppy's dinner for a time when you'll be available to let him out after eating.

4] Expect mistakes - they WILL happen, especially if you're not watching them.

5] Be kind - don't rely on harsh punishment to correct mistakes. This approach usually doesn't work, and may actually delay training. Never rub your dog's nose in a mess. This is counter productive and may actually make him afraid of you.

If you maintain control, take your dog outdoors frequently and consistently praise the desired behaviour, soon you should have a house-trained companion who will love you for being patient and loving.