How To Train Your Dog To Use Puppy Pads

Tips for potty training your new dog!

Training your puppy to use a puppy pad is one of the most important skills they will learn in their lifetime. It’s essential for a variety of reasons—for example, it keeps your house clean and helps with potty training. If you’re a breeder, teaching puppies how to use puppy pads is an invaluable skill that sets them up for success in their new homes. Here are some tips for successfully training your pup to use a puppy pad.

Set Up The Environment
The environment should be conducive to the learning process as much as possible. Choose a spot in the house with less foot traffic, or one that won’t interfere with other activities. Place the puppy pad on the ground and make sure there are no obstacles blocking it or making it inaccessible. You want your pup to be able to easily find and access the pad without any distractions or hindrances.

Train On A Regular Schedule
Training should be done on a regular schedule—ideally several times per day—to ensure your pup understands what’s expected of them. Make sure you have plenty of time set aside for this activity, as well as patience; don’t expect results overnight! Also, make sure you reward your pup each time they do something correctly—a small treat goes a long way when it comes to reinforcing positive behavior in pups!

Positive Reinforcement Is Key
Positive reinforcement is key when it comes to teaching puppies anything new; this includes using puppy pads! Whenever your pup does something correctly, such as using the pad, praise them and give them treats or verbal rewards like “good boy/girl!” This helps reinforce that they are doing something right and encourages future successes with their training. Additionally, if they make mistakes (like peeing outside of the designated area) try not to scold them too harshly; instead, redirect their attention back towards the pad so they understand where they should go next time.

Training your pup to use puppy pads may seem daunting at first but with patience, consistency and positive reinforcement, it can be quite easy! Remember that every dog learns differently so don't get discouraged if your pup isn't picking up on things quickly—just keep practicing and giving rewards whenever they do something correctly and soon enough you'll have a happy pup who knows exactly where to go when nature calls! Good luck!


Darryl Polo

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