The little puppy that you brought into the house will not immediately go to the toilet outside. At first, he will make puddles throughout the apartment. In order not to stumble upon traces of the dog's vital activity in the most unexpected places, for the first time it can be taught to walk on a waterproof diaper.
Equipping a puppy toilet
To train your puppy to the toilet, you will need a package of waterproof diapers and, if desired, a fence, with which you can fence off the part of the room where the puppy will live for the first time. Remove rugs or carpet - they look very tempting for a small dog, but if a puppy makes a puddle on your favorite Persian carpet, the thing will be hopelessly ruined. Stock up on treats, toys and patience - it will take you a lot of time to train your puppy.
Teaching your puppy to the diaper
Cover the fenced-off part or the entire room if you decide not to restrict the dog's movement with diapers. They should occupy about two-thirds of the space, because the baby does not yet control his bladder, and will not be able to reach the right place, so his toilet should always be nearby. Monitor your puppy closely. As soon as you see that the dog has done its job where it should be, praise it, give it a treat, offer to play with your favorite ball or rope.
If your puppy takes care of his needs in a diaper-free space, you will need to hint more clearly about what you want him to do. Do not yell at the baby or poke his face into a puddle. As soon as you notice that the animal has begun to fidget about in search of a suitable place for the toilet, carry it to the diaper. Even if you didn’t make it in time, and the dog did its job in the process, praise him. Also, put the puppy on a diaper 15-20 minutes after each meal.
Some pets, even when they feel the need to empty, will still try to get out of the diaper in order to find a suitable place for the toilet, focusing on their taste. Each time, gently but firmly return the puppy and wait for him to empty his bowels and bladder on the diaper.
Even if you feel that you are starting to lose patience, do not get frustrated and do not scold the puppy. This will only scare him and slow down the learning process.
As puppies age, they begin to better control their bladder, so the area occupied by the diapers can be gradually reduced until there is only one left.
If you removed some of the diapers and the puppy started to shit on the floor, put them back. This means that your dog is not ready yet, and you will be able to try to make its toilet smaller in a few days.
After the puppy has learned that he should do his business on a diaper, you can remove the fence and move the makeshift toilet to a place convenient for you - a corridor, a bathroom. It should not be difficult for a grown-up dog to run to him and relieve himself there.
