{"id":4142,"date":"2016-03-01T18:06:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T00:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.diamondpet.wearewoodruff.xyz\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:08:28","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-potty-training-your-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamondpet.com\/blog\/puppy\/training-puppy\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-potty-training-your-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Potty Training Your Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve stumbled out of bed, ready to put on the pot of coffee that will bring you to life, when you step into a cold puddle left by your puppy. Potty training a youngster can be difficult, especially if you have no idea where to begin. Here are some tips to get started with potty training, provided by pets.webmd.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting started<\/h3>\n

In most cases, your puppy is ready to start potty training as soon as you bring them home. Potty training typically takes four to six months<\/a>, which means you\u2019ll be spending a lot of time outside with your pup as they get used to this new system.<\/p>\n

Define a space<\/h3>\n

As your puppy is learning how to control their bladder and bowel movements, it\u2019s best not to let them roam freely around the house. Keep them confined to a specific location<\/a>, like a crate or room, and as they learn, slowly give them more freedom.<\/p>\n

The potty timetable<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll be making plenty of trips outside as your pup potty trains. Make it easy on you both by setting up a consistent schedule, such as:<\/p>\n