[Episode 9] Avoid the biggest potty training mistake most dog and puppy owners make

 

I can’t get my dog to stop peeing on the rug? My puppy pooped on the carpet again! I just moved and now my dog is having accidents; this was never a problem before! You are not the only person struggling to potty train your dog or looking for the best way to potty train your puppy. Whether you have just adopted a rescue dog, who seems to be having a few accidents, or trying to figure out how to train your puppy properly, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode of the Naughty Dog Podcast, you’ll learn: 

• The #1 surprising mistake that most dog owners make while potty training
• 3 reasons to avoid using pee pads 
• The best alternative to pee pads

Leave me a comment, or send me a DM on instagram @allabouttrainingdogs, and let me know if you disagree with me, or what you found when you used a blacklight in your house.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN

• #1 Potty Training Mistake

• Potty Training No-No – 3 Reasons to Avoid Pee Pads

• Best Alternatives to Pee Pads

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#1 Potty Training Mistake

I bet that the #1 potty training mistake is going to be really surprising, and like a large amount of people, you may think that I am wrong… The #1 potty training mistakes is actually using pee pads. I know that you have either used these in the past, or are thinking about using them now. And it may be tempting — you don’t want to leave you dog or puppy at home all day without access to the bathroom, because you’re going to be at work. So, it may seem smart to lay down a pee pad; but this is actually confusing for your dog. And, it can lead to more accidents than you may think.  I challenge you, if you don’t believe me, to pick up a blacklight and walk around your house or apartment. If there are bright spots, it is likely that your dog has been using the carpet as their restroom this entire time. 

Potty Training for Dogs

So, there are actually 3 main reasons that pee pads don’t work for potty training. First off, let me backtrack a little and explain how I define potty training. Potty training is when you want your dog to pee and poop outside consistently.  In this episode of the Naughty Dog Podcast, I break down why pee pads are a huge potty training no-no. To sum it up, pee pads don’t work because:

1. Your dog cannot discriminate the cotton pad from the cotton rugs you have
2. You are teaching your dog to pee and poop in your house
3. Dogs don’t like to pee and poop in the same place

Best Way to Potty Train Dogs

Now that I’ve completely shattered your way of looking at pee pads and potty training your dog, let me offer you a solution. Use fake grass or a real grass patch.  This still offers you an alternative to pee pads, you can still lay this down and it gives your puppy/dog a place to relieve himself while you are out. However, it actually makes the transition from using the potty inside to going potty outside. 

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN 

05:55 – 11:00 –  3 reasons to not use pee pads

11:10 – 13:10 – My dog doesn’t pee in the house

14:02 – 14:45 –  Buy a blacklight

14:59 – 16:30 –  Best alternative for potty training

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