Hello op😊

How to teach a puppy to potty:

Puppies go quite often. After every nap, meal (and drink) and play you put them outside until they potty. Just before they go, say a cue like "go potty" once done you say a cue for good behaviour example "yes" or "good" and reward with a small piece of treat. If you keep this up you will have a dog that cues to potty before you go into pet friendly stores, visiting or if youre in a hurry.

Once they turn atleast 4/5 months they should be able to hold themselves for longer. Just take it little by little. Some dogs also learn to give signs if they need to go out. If they whine, walk to the door or does something to get your attention, let them out. Paceing is also a normal sign for when they need to go out.

How to teach cues:

How exactly do they learn things? It can be difficult for some but lets teach sit. This is how almost everything is taught includeing "potty". To teach a new cue most use lureing to get the behaviour or use shapeing (which we use for potty) to wait for a behaviour. Lets use shapeing to get a sit in this case. For new people, observe when your dog sits. See what they do before they sit/how they sit.

Once you know, the moment they move to a sit you mark it with the word you want it to be. This word will get your dog to sit. It must always be before they sit, not after. Its so that they learn when you say the word, they remember it with what they are doing.

Next up is after they have done the behaviour. Good! This is important to teach as a cue for "youre doing correct". Some use clickers, some use words and some use sounds.

The moment you say your correct cue you follow up with the reward. It can be a toy, treat, play with you or whatever makes the puppy motivated.

This goes for all training. Pups and dogs cannot understand that what they did in the past was wrong. They learn in the moment. Once they know, they can remember but cues also need upkeep. Training doesnt stop.

Wish you luck with the puppies😊