For caretakers, the issue of their dog's urination and defecation must be deeply troubling. When the puppy just arrives home, it will definitely go to the bathroom everywhere, and you can only follow behind to scoop up the waste. Therefore, training the dog to urinate and defecate at a fixed spot becomes the primary task, but how exactly should you train it?

1. The timing for training the dog to urinate and defecate

For puppies, the puppyhood period is undoubtedly the best period to train dogs, whether it is toilet training or other types of training. However, attention should be paid to the training intensity. It is best to start training when the dog is about three months old because at that time the dog has a certain tolerance, its brain and mind begin to mature, and at that age, the dog does not have rebellious psychology, making it easier to obey commands.

2. Choose a designated bathroom spot at home

Choosing the location is very important, and once the spot is chosen, it should not be changed. Because dogs are very sensitive to smells, if the bathroom spot keeps changing, the dog can easily get confused. It is best to choose a location far from the dining room and bedroom because the smell of dog excrement is quite strong and will affect the environment of these rooms.

3. Master the defecation time, put thick cardboard at the designated place

Dogs usually defecate before meals, 10-30 minutes after meals, and after waking up. Caretakers need to grasp these times and take the dog to the designated spot to use the bathroom. After about a week, the dog will develop this habit. At the beginning of training, caretakers should use larger thick cardboard, which can not only prevent the excrement from soaking through to the floor but also prevent accidents caused by the dog being unfamiliar with the size of the potty board.

4. Use "treasures" to encourage the dog to defecate

If your dog does not defecate at the designated spot for a long time, it may be nervous. At this time, the caretaker can place old excrement or something with its scent in its "toilet." Once it sniffs it, it will relax and quickly defecate.

5. Rewards

When the dog correctly completes the above training, the caretaker should reward the dog with some food or dog toys. Let it know that completing such training has benefits, which is more conducive to developing habits and shortening the training period.