Setting a Schedule for Your Dogs Elimination

Setting a Schedule for Your Dogs Elimination

As you housetrain your dog, you have to set up a schedule. Your dog isnt going to do that for himself. It takes your effort and monitoring for several weeks to a few months for this to occur, so that your dog learns a routine.

You can help your dog know when its the right time to go potty by repeating that routine consistently. When most people wake up, they usually go to the bathroom soon afterwards.

Well, your dog needs the same courtesy. Dont stop to make coffee or check the newspaper – take your dog out as soon as youre up and moving. Hes been holding it all night, so dont make this difficult.

Keep the first potty break short, and then bring him inside for breakfast. Let your dog eat breakfast while youre getting dressed and ready for the day. By the time you finish your coffee and breakfast, you can take the dog out for a potty break.

If hes had some time to eat and let the food settle, hell be ready for elimination before going into the crate or the room where he spends the day. With a puppy, you need to come back for a mid-day potty break and a mid-afternoon break if possible.

When youre at work, let another family member or willing neighbor handle those breaks for you. Just make sure everyone knows and follows the routine you use for breaks. Make the breaks short (5-10 minutes) and dont mix playtime with potty time. Your dog needs to clearly understand the difference and he will – if youre consistent.

Keep the same routine for dinnertime. Let your dog out for a potty break as soon as you return home from work or school. Set a time to feed the dog and dont get more than thirty minutes off schedule.

Its better to feed the dog early in the evening, so that the food digests and hes ready for an elimination break before bedtime. Then follow the same procedure that you do in the morning.

As youre housetraining your dog, keep notes of the times. You can even create a simple checklist to post on the refrigerator. Then anyone who feeds the dog or takes him for potty breaks can make note of the time. This is helpful in noticing what the dogs natural elimination patterns are.

When your dog completes his potty break, remember to give him praise and affection. You can offer a dog biscuit, but its not necessary. Hes just as happy with your approval. Instead of the old training methods that punish a dog for making a mess in the house, you take the more effective positive approach to show him approval for getting the job done during a scheduled potty break.

Since your dog wants you to love him, he will be willing to try his best to please you. Just dont make it difficult. If youre running late and miss his potty break, clean it up and get back on track without scolding him. Your dog depends on you for many things, including staying on target for potty breaks. He doesnt want to mess in his space – or in yours – so help him do the right thing by sticking to a routine.

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