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Potty Training

 
Inside playtime, sleeping and transitioning:
 
Aside from puppy pads we crate train our babies starting 8-9 weeks and up to three months. (This time frame is generalized but each puppy can be different.) When engaging and playing with our puppy we do not let them run around on the floor or furniture unsupervised until they are housebroken. The first eight months have proven to be the most critical for setting good behaviors and stopping bad ones in their tracks.
 
During the first year you can expect accidents to occur more frequently until they are properly housebroken. They are babies, they cannot help it and sometimes if you’re not clear with directions it can get confusing for them. When they use the bathroom outside (or where you want them to) you should have small treats for rewards on hand. This next part is probably the most important. When they have done what you wanted/expected, pick your baby up, hold them close to your face at eye contact level and in a very warm excited voice, praise them. (Each person is different but for us it normally just comes as “Good girl!!! or Good boy!!!) The verbal praise and hand treat go a very long way. Most dogs (especially Boston Terriers) love performing at a high level so this gives them confidence and desire to receive this response from you again! (Note: This behavior can not stop. You have to maintain praising them. Over time you won’t have to do it as often but you certainly should still sporadically do it as they age because dogs can get lazy living indoors…especially if you spoil them rotten like we do.)
 
It’s important that you don’t yell at them if they have an accident inside. Your puppy’s goal (believe it or not) is not to disappoint you. By yelling at them it can cause confusion and anxiety that will lead to other bad behaviors and could set back all of the potty training you have put into place. (Note: When cleaning up accidents in the house it’s important that you eliminate the odor because if you do not, it can encourage them to go there again. (We use a home made cleaning vinegar solution of 50/50 water ratio as it is safe and works wonders.)
 
If you plan to allow your puppy to sleep with you consider getting a water proof mattress cover. This keeps your mattress safe in the event that an accident occurs. You can even get one that is covered in a cloth material so it won’t rattle or make noise when you sleep.
 
Important: Your puppy should maintain a regular eating/drinking routine to help with potty training. We feed our babies at the same time every day 6:30-7:30 in the morning and 6:30-7:30 at night because it tends to match most schedules. (When they are younger we feed them a snack mid day as well but we transition them to a normalized schedule shortly before pickup for easiest transition from our home to yours.)
 
Here’s a chart for when it’s a good time to go outside.

Remember to have fun with your potty training no matter what method you choose!

Good luck!
-Bostie Lovebugs