Bringing home a new puppy is a very exciting time. You have welcomed a new member into your family and you are about to make many memories together. Getting your pup used to your home and their new life will take a bit of time and it is important to get started with house training your puppy to minimize accidents. This process can take a number of months to complete but making sure that you stay consistent and patient will ensure success.

There are some other factors that contribute to how easily this process will go including the breed of dog that you have as well as the size of the dog. Age plays a large role as well. Very young puppies will have more accidents that a dog that is a bit older. Puppies for sale Boca Raton

When To Start Training

Puppy experts all agree that the best time to start training your puppy is between the ages of twelve and sixteen weeks of age. This is the age when a puppy will have a good amount of control over their bladder as well as their bowel movements and they will be able to understand what it feels like when they have to go. They also begin to hold their bowel movements if need be at this age. Up until that point, urinating and defecating will just happen and you can’t scold a puppy for an automatic reaction such as that.

Schedule

Make sure you keep your pup on a regular schedule when it comes to eating, going outside, playing and sleeping. When it comes to going outside to use the bathroom you should do this first thing in the morning when you both wake up. Throughout the course of the day you should take your puppy outside every thirty minutes to one hour depending on how old they are and how big they are. This will help associate going outside with using the bathroom. Always take your puppy outside one more time before bed.

During the training process don’t worry if you find your puppy is regressing a bit here and there. It is important that you don’t give up when this happens. As long as you are utilizing a good program for potty training, it will come with time. If you are looking for puppies for sale  West Palm Beach, call the experts at Love My Puppy and they’ll help you find the right puppy for your family.