Introducing the Dog Potty Patch
Introducing a puppy to the dog potty patch can be can be a lot of fun! As with all puppies, you should confine your pet to a fenced area with a dog potty pad when you first bring them home. Do not let them become accustomed to having access to the whole house or it will be harder to train them to relieve themselves on dog potty patches in the future.
Place a dog potty pad against a wall somewhere near your puppy's confined area, but not too close. Much like humans, dogs do not like to eat near where they use the bathroom – so try placing the dog potty pad in the opposite corner from their food bowls.
It is important to know when training a puppy with a dog potty patch that a puppy cannot control his muscles until about 12 weeks of age. So consistency with dog potty patches during this time is crucial. Always keep in mind, if your pet is sniffing around nervously more so than usual, it means your pet needs to pee or pooh. It’s time to introduce them to dog potty patches! Immediately grab your pet's attention and place him on the dog potty pad.
Stay with your pet until he or she has done their deed. If they successfully relieved themselves on the dog potty patch praise them throughout the process with positive reinforcement. Also, if your puppy has an accident away from the dog potty pad, make certain to immediately clean up the accident thoroughly so he, or she, does not return to that same spot catching their scent. If you catch your puppy in the act away from the dog potty patch, let him, or her, know that what they did was wrong with a firm tone, but do not punish your puppy.
We recommend taking your puppy to the dog potty pad every morning when your puppy awakens, and two hours after their meals. You can also leave a small towel that has been soaked in their urine under the dog potty patches or put a small amount of your dog's urine on the dog potty patch in order to attract their senses.
You may also use the dog potty patches for the first few months and them train them to go outdoors. You can achieve this by slowly moving the dog potty pad toward their normal exit point. Be sure to always praise your dog's achievements with the dog potty patches and do not reprimand your pet during training. This can greatly confuse your pet.