| Watch out for the puppy who suddenly sneaks
off to another area of the house or starts sniffing along a
baseboard-- she's probably looking for a place to urinate! |
| Especially in cities with high-rises and
other buildings, it is not a good idea to give a puppy unlimited
access to water. |
| The potty area outside should be a consistent
designated area in order to create a pattern for your pup. If
you don't have a backyard, an alley is a good potty area, since
it's the least likely place to disturb your neighbors. |
| Be careful not to scare your puppy by being
too harsh if he makes a "wee" mistake. If you scare
him he may race around the house while urinating at the same
time! |
| If you have a pup who will grow into a small
dog, you may consider a puppy absorbent pad that can be placed
in the washroom. The puppy pad serves the same purpose as a
litter box for a cat. |
| You can train your puppy with her leash dragging
behind. This has the advantage of being able to stop her in
her tracks if she starts to wander away in the middle of a training
session. |
| By the third or fourth month, your pup will
let you know that she must go outside to relieve herself by
running back and forth near the door or sitting at the door. |
