Effective puppy potty Training techniques

There's one in every bunch. For some reason, the pick of the litter happened to be the stubborn one. With an instinct for defiance, your puppy resists all attempts at potty-training. In fact, after a few weeks you are wondering if you will have to permanently banish your puppy from the house to be an outside dog.Well don't throw in the towel just yet. In many circumstances, you will be a little chagrined to know that the problem is not with the dog - it's with the owner's expectations. Now before you delete this article in disgust - let me explain.Myth #1: Puppy's can easily be potty trained within a couple of days. While there may be some precocious pups out there who are born with the potty talent - its most likely that your puppy will need a few weeks to get the hang of the potty routine.Remember that your new puppy may not even have the bladder control required to wait hours between going out to do their business. Resetting your expectations and settling in for at least 2 weeks of consistent scheduled reinforcement will take the pressure of your puppy and yourself.Myth #2: Regular Stops Outside is the Best Way to Potty Train A Puppy. Well - not always. Many dogs are too distracted with the scents, sights, and sounds of the outdoors to do their business. And, the owner, tired of standing around assumes that the puppy doesn't have to go and brings puppy back inside. Only to find a unexpected and unwelcome surprise only a few minutes later.To avoid this, some puppies may actually do better if they are crate trained. Crate training takes into consideration the fact that dogs generally do not like to site or lie down where they have urinated or defecated. To crate train your puppy, purchase a crate that is just large enough for the puppy to sit and lie down in - but not spacious enough to allow them to find a corner that they can totally avoid.Now, set up a scheduled time for taking your puppy outside. Normally, your dog will wait until they have to go and the go immediately upon getting outside. Remember to lavish your puppy with praise when they do go. The Crate method has the bonus of minimizing smelly mistakes while giving you the opportunity to catch your puppy doing something right.Effective puppy training is based on understanding your pet's psychology and habits while keeping your expectations under control; Do both you will be well on your way to potty training even the most stubborn puppy.By Stanford Smith