When potty training puppies, many folks become frustrated at the whole process in general. Getting frustrated is understandable, and mistakes can be quite frequent as most puppies are still getting acquainted with the way the world operates. The way you react to your puppy’s actions is the big determiner of his behavior that most people don’t realize. Here are a few quick tips that might help as you potty train your puppy:

RESPECT: That’s right – potty training puppies need respect too! Although dogs are not verbal animals, they do respond to emotions and feelings, and can sense when they are being respected. If they feel like they’re loved members of your family, they will usually return the favor and respect your rules better.

TEMPER: It’s hard to stay cool when your little puppy just left a “dookie” in the middle of the floor! But the truth is that yelling and screaming won’t get nearly as favorable a result as calm commands will. Losing your temper will confuse your puppy and delay his progress.

PRAISE: Always remember to give credit when credit is due. This means to reinforce good behavior constantly. Make sure to give your puppy plenty of petting praising, and loving. This will not only imrpove behavior, but will also help to strengthen the mutual respect for each other, and reinforce the bond between you.

STRIKING: Many folks believe that hitting their dog helps establish “who’s boss” when potty training puppies. However, the truth is that your puppy gets freaked out by it, and it can cause psychological damage that can cause big delays in the process of potty training! Most of the main-stream dog trainers now recommend positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement, which can mean a major shift in many dog owners’ thought processes. So, if you feel your self getting mad, just walk away and deal with it after you’ve calmed down.

By following these four easy tips, you will strengthen the relationship between you and your dog, and your dog’s behavior will improve, thus speeding up the potty training process. Have fun!