How to train a puppy to use the toilet
Training a puppy to use the toilet is a compulsory course for every pet owner, especially for puppies who have just been brought home. It is crucial to develop good excretion habits. The following are scientific training methods and precautions summarized from hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to help you solve this problem efficiently.
1. Preparation before training

Before starting training, you need to prepare the following items:
| Item name | function |
|---|---|
| pee pad/dog toilet | fixed excretion area |
| Deodorant | Remove odor after incorrect excretion |
| snacks | Reward correct behavior |
| traction rope | Guide to designated location |
2. Core training steps (carried out in stages)
| stage | Operational points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| adaptation period (1-3 days) | 1. Fix the location of the excretion area 2. Guide to designated point immediately after meal/wake up | • Area selection should be away from food bowls • Use unified command words such as "go to the toilet" |
| Reinforcement period (4-10 days) | 1. Reward immediately after each correct excretion 2. Stay calm when excreting by mistake | • Rewards must be completed within 3 seconds • Never use corporal punishment or shouting |
| Consolidation period (10 days later) | 1. Gradually reduce the area of urinary pads 2. Extend the boot interval | • Observe your dog’s active search for the toilet • Try outdoor training |
3. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Smells everywhere but doesn't go to the toilet | 1. Lots of environmental interference 2. There is a peculiar smell in the excretion area | • Keep the training environment quiet • Thoroughly clean the excretory area |
| Suddenly not excreting at the designated point | 1. Health problems 2. Emotional anxiety | • Check for frequent urination/diarrhea • Increase companionship time |
| Only recognize diaper pads made of specific materials | Touch memory solidification | • Gradually replace similar materials • Mix old and new changing pads |
4. Top 5 popular training techniques on the Internet
According to big data analysis on pet raising topics in the past 10 days, the most popular and effective methods include:
| Ranking | Skill name | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smell guidance method (using a diaper soaked in urine) | 92% |
| 2 | Timer training method (reminder every 2 hours) | 87% |
| 3 | Immediate post-meal training method | 85% |
| 4 | fencing restricted space laws | 82% |
| 5 | Voice command solidification method | 78% |
5. Special precautions
1.age difference: Puppies aged 2-4 months have small bladder capacity and need to be guided more frequently (8-12 times a day)
2.Variety characteristics: Terrier dogs take longer to train (1-2 weeks longer on average)
3.health monitoring: Persistent urination may indicate urinary system disease
4.environmental changes: Re-training is required after moving or changing furniture
Through systematic training, about 85% of dogs can establish stable excretion habits within 2-3 weeks. Remember patience and consistency are key, and your persistence will eventually pay off for a clean home and a healthy pet life.
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