Reader Question – How Long Should House Training Take?
A reader recently told me that she has been struggling with house training puppies for the past four months, and when will her puppy finally get it? This is a common experience. Here’s the thing – some dogs get it right away, some don’t. And here’s the other thing – some humans know how to house train, and some don’t. So there are a lot of factors at play here.
Lots of dogs do get house trained over the course of the weekend, while others take the better part of 6 months. Don’t give up! When it comes to humans, we often have the most trouble with consistency. I’ve said this many times, but consistency is the key. Each time your puppy has an accident, he is learning that it is OK to go on the floor. It’s up to you to control the puppy’s access to areas and key eyes on the puppy at all times he is free to wander.
It is incredibly hard to stay on top of it, as we all have such busy lives. But this is a commitment you made when getting a puppy, and you are the only one who can help your puppy learn the proper potty habits.
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