How To Potty Train A Puppy In An Apartment

The keys to puppy potty training success.

How to potty train a puppy in an apartment. If you live in an apartment it can be hard to potty train a puppy so it s important to take the dog outside as often as possible. The first moment i met my 8 week old leonberger puppy miss emily von alpensee she took. Younger puppies will need more frequent potty breaks since they cannot hold it as long. Feed them at a time that produces a bowel movement when you are able to be home.

For some that means feeding a meal when they come home from work so that your pup has all night to do their business. Take your dog outside as often as possible. In other words the maximum amount of time an eight week old puppy can hold it is one to two hours. Find a routine in your everyday life that will help regulate your pet s potty schedule.

Repetition and rewards reinforce positive behavior. Feed your dog at scheduled intervals and take potty breaks at the same time each day so your dog can start to develop habits and expectations. Young puppies physically can t hold their bodily functions beyond an hour for each month of their age. Puppies 8 weeks and younger need to be taken outside every 20 minutes or so while older puppies need to go outside about once every hour.

Get into a regular routine.