Train a Dog To Poop Outside - 3 Fast and Easy Tips

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.

Training a dog to poop outside is not as hard as people think. So when do you start your dog's potty training? House potty training your dog should start at 6 weeks of age. Unfortunately, when training a puppy at the age of 6 to 8 weeks, it will be challenging as puppies have very poor bladder control.

Training your dog to poop outside requires patience. Commands like "sit", "fetch" or "stay" are easy for puppies to learn. But puppy potty training takes a bit longer .

3 Tips That Will Tell You Your Dog Has to Poop

There are signs and signals to look out for that will clue you in on when your puppy wants to poop. Paying attention to these cues will make toilet training easier:

1. Circling and squatting in a particular area

2. Pacing a particular area

3. Sniffing back and forth in an area

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

Tip #1 Be Quick To Take Her Out

Many times you can intervene before your dog poops on the floor. Before your dog makes a smelly pile on the floor, scoop her up quickly and say "outside" and then quickly run outside with her.

Tip #2 Give the Command

Be patient as puppies tend to circle a few seconds longer before they actually poop. As she begins to poop or pee, say "Go Potty". Don't startle her by yelling, just say it firmly. After she finishes, heap praises on her.

Tip #3 Never Scold or Punish

Very important, be patient. Never yell at your puppy if she pees on your rug. 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 good thing to keep in mind is that puppies usually need to go potty every 2 to 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 your pooch hasn't made pee or poop after you take her outside, just bring her back in and wait another 15 minutes. 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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