Does your home reek
of pee and poo? Do your pets do their business anywhere they please? If you
wish to put an end to such an unruly behavior and rancid smell,or simply just
want to know how to prevent this from happening to you, follow these simple
instructions:
- In order to complete this task, you will first need a puppy. If you need a puppy or dog, you can find one at your local shelter. This is one of the most important steps of this process, if you do not have a dog or puppy, you can not complete this. For demonstration purposes a dog is shown below.
- Next, we will be using a crate to make this potty training task easier. This will be the area where your new furry pal will be sleeping and eating. Be sure the crate is the right size, it should big enough for your dog to stand up and turn around. The size of the crate is essential, it is essential to ensure that your dog is potty trained quickly and efficiently.
A dog will
not go to the bathroom in the same place where he or she eats/sleeps.
If
the crate is too big your new friend may use the bathroom there, if it is too
small, your new furry friend will be uncomfortable.
- When potty training make sure to stick to a strict schedule. This schedule will be an important step in ensuring your success. A puppy can only hold their bladder for one hour for every month of age. Your puppy’s potty schedule should be according to this. You should take your new dog out about every two hours or whenever they ask to use the bathroom. In some cases, the hour for each month can not be used because your puppy may have a medical condition or simply they are young and can not control their bladder well. Be sure to stick to the schedule and pay attention to signs of when your dog is trying to tell you that they have to ‘go’.
- When your puppy is ready to go potty take them to their designated pee corner, outside on grass, or wherever you wish for them to go. Once you have both reached this designated spot and your puppy squats to ‘go’ say the following, “Go potty” and once they are done be sure to have a treat on hand and congratulate them with pets and a “Good boy!” This reward and positive attention reassures your new dog that what they are doing is good and right. Dogs aim to please.
- After doing so, do not bring your dog back in right away. This step is pertinent, just in case they got excited for doing such a good job and got distracted and did not get to finish completely it is good to keep them outside for a little longer so when they enter the house they do not finish their business.
- Be sure to keep to a strict schedule with your puppy and with patience and time you will have successfully potty trained your puppy. If this schedule is not kept to, it is more likely that your puppy will have accidents more often. Remember, your puppy is just that, a puppy, and similar to a young child, can neither hold nor control their bladder for long periods of time.
- Note: There may be a few bumps in the road, if your puppy has an accident inside remain patient and try to not get too frustrated. Be sure to clean the spot thoroughly with a pet odor/ carpet cleaner to get rid of any stench to prevent future accidents. Firmly tell your puppy that it is not okay to go potty in the house, but keep in mind they are learning and this takes time and patience. Eventually, you both will be successful.
If you follow these steps with
patience and attention and have the tools stated above- crate, dog, treats,
potty area, carpet/ped odor cleaner- I assure you, you will be successful in
potty training your new dog or puppy.
As a dog and fish owner, I speak from personal experience. I have potty
trained my three dogs this way and have been successful in doing so and have
experienced next to none accidents since then. Happy training!
I love this piece because its descriptive and fun to read it shows the passion the writer has for the dog and for a person like me it intrigues me because I love dogs so this story got me hooked instantly.
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I really enjoyed these potty training tips I will for sure be using them soon, I enjoyed the humor and how you wrote it in steps...great tips!
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ReplyDeleteWhen reading this, the steps are clear and concise. In reality, I wish it was that easy, but some dogs (cough cough mine) are just too dumb. Full offense to my dog, no offense to Briana. But anyway, this was a good piece with a bit of comedy in it that I appreciated, like the mention of being a fish owner and the fact that there's emphasis on needing a dog to train one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this! It's super informative and very detailed. Love it.
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I like this "How to" guide as it was rather simple and easy to understand as well as rather entertaining. I sadly do not own any pets but I appreciate the guide nontheless.
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P.S. Why not give the dog a diaper?
I really like the fact that this is actually helpful information while remaining light-hearted and slightly comical. Good use of words to mix it up and make it interesting. Overall, very nice and valuable information.
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ReplyDelete-Cameron Milian
Thanks for the insight i wish i would've had this when my dog was a pup!
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ReplyDelete- Kenny Abraham
Briana, I like how you made the steps in this "How To" detailed (to prevent confusion), but not excessive. I also admire how you remind the reader to be patient, as it can take time for a person to teach and for a dog to learn a new skill.
ReplyDelete-Lauren Whightsil
Hahahaha...this is so enjoyable! I really like how in the first step you gave an example of concrete evidence, then elaborated on it in the rest of the steps like we've been taught in class. Great work! - Ayo Latinwo
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ReplyDeleteYour guide seems easy to follow and was clear and concise, if I had a dog I would try it. Good job - Jonathan Castillo
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ReplyDeleteI loved how your piece was applicable to me. I feel like many struggle with potty-training their new pets and this how-to really brings everybody's frustration but love for their pets together all for a good smile. I agree with you when you say that pattern and schedule are very important. Fun piece! -Kenneth Chen
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a puppy but my main concern was not knowing how to train it since before last year I'd never had a pet. This is so helpful and will definitely be used/referenced when I get a pup.
ReplyDelete-Megan Kukwa
This is a very useful tutorial! I like how you went into great detail and described different important things that are essential for training the puppy. - Tatiana Nunez Per. 3
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial! The steps are thought out really well and easy to understand. I have a puppy now and I will definitely referring to your how-to.
ReplyDelete-Kassandra Carlson, period 5
This piece is amazing and really makes me want to get a puppy so that I can potty train it. I like what you did in the start of the piece and how it gives the vibe of an infomercial. I love that you included an image. It's really adorable.
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In addition to being entertaining and witty, I think that great quality writing was present in this tutorial. It flowed very well and having to separate the writing into different numbered steps didn't make it choppy as it normally would - it seemed like one continuous piece of writing. Overall, it was very explanative and memorable and so serves its purpose as a how-to very efficiently.
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I really liked this “How to” because not only where the steps very helpful but the piece as a whole had a lot of humor making it very fun to read!
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ReplyDelete-Tommy LeMele
This piece is very descriptive and interesting, I like how you added a picture of a dog, just to make sure someone doesn't buy a raccoon on accident �� - Anthony Morales Period 3
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ReplyDeleteThank you! Very Informative. I have been trying to convince my Parents to let me get a dog for the longest, but have not been able to sway them, but when and how I do I'll be able to potty train he or she, thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteI love this so much. The comedy in this made it even better! I love all the steps and they are actually really helpful. I'm actually going to try this!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove this how to piece. There is a perfect balance between humor and information that makes this piece so fun to read. Job well done. -Taren Thomas
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ReplyDelete-Sasha Hodder
I really loved this piece as it can show me a perspective upon a pet owner. This would be very informative to me, as I would love to get a puppy in the future.
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I enjoyed this piece and although i don't have a puppy it makes me wish i did and it was easy to follow. I also enjoyed the comic relief throughout the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is very informative and instructional. I love your topic choice too! It is so cute. Great job! - Jada Cruz period 3
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ReplyDeleteI love how well phrased and clear the instructions were. I don't have a dog, but this gave a good idea on how to potty train a dog if I did have one.
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed how you used humor to convey the information. This kind of makes me want to buy another dog and potty train it... - Gianni Castro
ReplyDeleteI think its cool how you highlight how to properly care for a dog and really support the idea behind caring for a dog as if they're a child of your own, its detailed and its evident you know how to potty train a puppy, and now i do too.
ReplyDeleteAlessandro Seminario p5
Simple, concise, yet very informative and rather amusing. As a dog-owner myself, I can reminisce on the unruliness of the puppy stage and how it was little frustrating, so this is like a comedic memory for me and my dog.
ReplyDeleteThis piece of literature is very informative, allowing us the reader to clearly process what information you are telling us. This is well put together and I look forward from seeing more from you.
ReplyDeleteThe humor used throughout makes this simple "how to" piece very enjoyable to read, it was very clear and informative! perfect for anyone who is looking to potty train their new pup(:
ReplyDelete-Anngelica Yulo
I found my self consistently smiling while reading this all while learning some very valuable information - Garett Flores
ReplyDeleteGood advice
ReplyDeleteI wish you could potty-train my dog because at four he still manages to do it upstairs..
With Respect, Connor
I really enjoyed reading your piece, your "how to" was really in depth and detailed and I will use this in the future. Good job, cute puppy! -Jesse Jauregui
ReplyDeleteI tried using these directions with my fish, but I didn't get the same results. This is understandable due to your informal precaution in the beginning of the piece. Overall, your piece is very concise and easy to comprehend for new pet owners. It was extremely detailed and makes me feel like I can potty train any dog that needs training.
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