House training your Labradoodle puppy – Advice and Tips. 

What age is best to start house training? 

Training starts as soon as puppies start eating solid foods, and their mom stops cleaning after them. At that point, they can begin to learn. Start the puppies between 5 and 7 weeks when your puppy is understanding. The older your puppy gets before his potty training starts, the longer it will take to change habits.

Using our new BARK POTTY, THE NEW GENERATION OF PEE PADS, will help the puppy train faster; as made of natural bark and, like real grass, it also contains the natural smells that mimic the outdoors. The tray is protected to prevent leaks, the bark naturally neutralizes odors, and one Potty replaces up to sixty pee pads. DOGS LOVE BARK POTTY; the natural, earthy smell of natural bark stimulates dogs’ instinct to mark their territory. Also, the bark is full of natural, safe bacteria that break down odors. You can use it indoors and outdoors without worrying about the smell! 

Why choose crate – House training your Labradoodle puppy – Advice and Tips? 

Dogs will use crates as an instinct to protect themselves and their offspring as that in the wild. Crates are used to sleeping, hiding from danger, and raising a family. The crate is also a place to sleep or take a rest. Puppies prefer their den, where they can relax and escape. Create a happy place and reward your dog when in the crate. 

When’s the Best time to crate train your puppy? 

Crate training needs to begin as soon as you arrive home with your new puppy. Start by rewarding your puppy for walking inside his crate while the door is open. Once a puppy has settled in the crate, give it a few minutes and close the door. If you continue this routine regularly, your puppy will go to it automatically. 

When do I take my puppy outside? 

If you start with a young puppy, take it outdoors every 10 – 15 minutes, and observe the puppy to ensure it is safe. If you notice the puppy comes in and then eliminates indoors, take it out next time 5 minutes earlier and, most importantly, 5 to 10 minutes after eating or drinking to avoid more accidents. In time you will learn your puppy’s routine, making training more accessible.

Should puppies go out at night to Eliminate? 

Puppies can usually wait for 5 to 6 hours before they need to eliminate. It’s best to take your puppy out to eliminate it just before your bedtime. Removing access to food and water three hours before bedtime is best unless it is hot and humid and the puppy is outdoors enjoying the evening with the family.

How to tell if my puppy needs to eliminate? 

The crucial signs are when your puppy is restless, sniffing or circling. If you see these signs, you often miss out on taking them out. Going outside with your puppy when they wake from a nap, after eating, or when playing is essential to ensure they are eliminated and safe.

How does potty train my new dog when older? 

Question  your breeder if she has started training and what tips she has implemented; it’s crucial, so you are aware of what to implement. If the puppy has started on the BARK POTTY THE NEW GENERATION OF PEE PADS, you can’t expect your new dog to start going out to eliminate. If you don’t know their history, try crate training; patience is Key to successful training.

Accidents Happen – How to potty train a puppy with Calm.

Patience is critical: NEVER punish a puppy when she has accidentally peed indoors.

Watching for Signs to eliminate: If you are busy and forget to take the puppy outdoors and it accidentally pees, clean it up and keep a close watch to ensure it does not keep happening. 

Don’t be Angry, creating fear with the puppy: Creating a calm atmosphere for your puppy will help it trust you and not eliminate your presence because of fear. It can happen if the puppy is afraid, as it is natural for a puppy to eliminate. Creating fear in your puppy can damage a puppy’s mental health and well-being.

Use Distractions, such as sounds: If the puppy accidentally eliminates, she needs to be aware that you are not happy by making noises such as clapping or whistling to distract her. To ensure the puppy does not accidentally pee, keep an eye on it and take her outdoors.

Praise the puppy for a job well done: When taking your puppy out, be patient and wait for your puppy to finish what she had started inside your home; once she has completed eliminating in the correct place, reward her with a treat.

Consistency is the Key when house training your labradoodle puppy.

• Consistency is the Key to successful canine training. You must be aware that your effort will determine if your puppy succeeds. Staying consistent when training the puppy will ensure it understands what to expect.
• When walking your puppy, ensure you observe how often your dog is eliminating and don’t assume that the puppy will understand just because she is outdoors.
• Most dogs will understand and have the concept of eliminating outdoors, especially with the smells from other dogs.
  

House training your Labradoodle puppy – Advice and Tips

• Make sure to go to the same area for the puppy to remember where to eliminate. When puppies urinate, they leave a scent that reminds them where to go back. 
• Do not disturb puppy while eliminating, instead train her to use commands such as “Let us go, Pee,” and continue to use the word until she remembers it.
  

Walking your puppy

• Please do not take the puppy for a long walk; instead, stand in one spot and watch her as she smells around to find a place that attracts her and is ready to pee.
• Being Patient – if the puppy does not eliminate, take her out again within 30 minutes.
• If your puppy prefers to pee on grass, keep the routine to the same area. It will help the puppy remember the location where it previously eliminates.
• Create a routine ensuring to take the puppy outdoors before you go to bed. 
• Your puppy starts to whine in the middle of the night and needs to eliminate. Quietly take her out and back to bed.

Establish Routines

• Establish regular eating habits when your puppy eats and drinks. Routine is Key to helping puppies train. Removing the food bowl when the puppy has finished eating and is no longer hungry is vital. Take your puppy outdoors five to 10 minutes after eating. If you let your puppy graze throughout the day, it will be challenging to know when she has eaten and to eliminate it.
• Removing her water bowl and food 3 hours before bedtime is Key to helping with training. This process will help your puppy and the family sleep through the night and not form the habit of waking up to eliminate.
  

Potty training schedule for success.

Morning: Avoid stimulating your puppy with hugs and kisses; instead, take her outdoors immediately and get her to eliminate before having her breakfast.

Naps: The puppy needs to be taken outdoors after all naps to ensure no accidents in the home.

Playing: Some puppies get excited just seeing you, which causes elimination after you have played with your puppy. Taking the puppy outdoors and eliminating the same routine before play is essential. Feeding: A puppy must eliminate and wait before and after eating. Depending on the dog’s size, it might take 30 seconds to relieve herself.

You are creating a safe area when you are out throughout the day.

So, what can I do if I am not home for the puppy? 

Use an Octagon Gated area: Create a place where your puppy can eliminate when out at work or shopping; you can accommodate the area by leaving the paper, Toys, a Blanket and Water to ensure she stays hydrated.

Finding a Dog Walker: House training your labradoodle puppy. Another option, instead of the Octagon gated area, is to hire a professional that can come to the home and look after your puppy and follow your routine.

Potty Pads: BARK POTTY, THE NEW GENERATION OF PEE PADS, are designed for the puppy to eliminate as they would outdoors. The pads emulate the wooded outdoors with natural scents.