3 Tips to Train a Dog to Poop Outside

In order to train a dog to poop outside, the first lesson a dog owner must learn is to understand the pre-elimination signs. I'll show you the easy pre-elimination warning signs all puppies make as well as 3 easy tips to train a dog to poop outside.

Dog Potty Training - Easier Than You Think

Training a dog to poop outside is easier than you think. So when do you start your dog's potty training? Ideally it should start between 6 and 8 weeks of age. Unfortunately though, puppies at that age have not yet developed the muscular control to succeed.

Training your dog to poop outside requires patience. Commands like "sit", "fetch" or "stay" come very easily to puppies and can be learned within a few days. But potty training takes weeks, sometimes months.

3 Signs Your Dog Needs to Poop

There are signs and signals to look out for that will clue you in on when your puppy wants to poop. These clues will help you to train a dog to poop outside a much easier task:

1. Circling and squatting in a particular area
2. Pacing a particular area
3. Smelling a particular area over and over

Now here are 3 tips to train your pooch to go outside:

Tip #1 Get Her Outside Fast

Often you can catch your puppy right before it poops on your floor. Before your puppy poops on the floor, scoop her up quickly and say "outside" and then quickly run outside with her.

Tip #2 Give the Command

Most times the puppy will circle a bit more, but more often than not, she will squat and poop. As she begins to poop or pee, say "Go Potty". You don't want to yell at her, but you do need to say the command to her firmly. Then of course, after she's finished, you praise her lavishly.

Tip #3 Never Scold or Punish

Very important, be patient. Don't scold your puppy if she eliminates indoors. Remember, it takes time for a dog to let you know it has to go outside. Remember, their bladder muscles need to develop also, which comes with maturity.

Frequency of Elimination for Puppies

A few tips to remember - usually dogs need to eliminate every 2-3 hours. If your dog has not shown pre-elimination behavior within that time frame, take her out anyway. It's better to be safe than sorry. Make sure you say "Go Potty".

Again, even when outside, it helps to wait and watch for the desired behavior then issue the command. That helps the dog associate the command with the behavior.

If the dog hasn't gone after a few minutes and a few 'Go potty' commands, take it back inside for an hour. Of course, if you spot the pre-elimination behavior in less time, go outside again immediately.

Conclusion

Dogs learn very quickly. Be patient and loving. Punishment is cruel and counter-productive, and nowhere more so than in waste elimination training. Finally, never rub a dog's nose in waste.

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