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submitted: Aug 19th 2008 | by: WendyCaples | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 488 | |

If you have just brought home a Boston Terrier puppy and want to start potty training then consider the methods you are going to use. Most dog training books will recommend that you use the crate method for Boston Terrier potty training. This has become all the rage lately as it taps into the dog's natural instinct for keeping its den clean and at the same time helps to put the dog into a routine.

When you work as a team your Boston Terrier training will go so much better. No matter what technique you use don't expect results right away. Any dog training book will tell you that your Boston Terrier potty training may very well take months before it is completely successful. Boston Terriers can also be a little stubborn but they are intelligent creatures and eager to please. Use this in your favor and you will soon find you have potty trained your pet.

The dog needs your discipline and encouragement, without consistency from you Boston Terrier training will go nowhere. Remember not to be harsh with your dog and keep in mind that this process will take time, months probably.

It's not always easy to anticipate when a puppy needs to go. You can't always be on the lookout for when it will need to be taken outside. The crate is a great tool for Boston Terrier potty training. If you make a cozy crate for your dog it will not want to mess up this area as it will think of it as it's den.

So when you are not around to supervise your puppy confine it to your crate. Let your puppy out at regular intervals to the part of the garden or house designated for its toilet.

Keep a lead with you so that you can quickly take your puppy outside and avoid accidents. You should also note the times that a puppy is most likely to need to go outside. This will help the process of Boston Terrier potty training a lot.

If you don't want to use a crate then fence off or confine your puppy to an area of the house that is theirs. This area should be similar to the crate in that it has blankets and toys and is meant for the puppy to feel at home in. This approach is the same as the crate method in your Boston Terrier potty training. It is less confining and allows you to keep a better eye on your dog.

This area should not be isolated yet at the same time it should be an area of the house that is easy to clean up. You will need maybe a four or five months before you see consistent results. Before this you can expect smooth sailing in the Boston Terrier potty training to be interrupted by an accident. Don't harshly punish your Boston for this, instead treat it as a minor setback and move on.

About the Author

Wendy Caples is an avid lover of the Boston Terrier and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Boston Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Boston Terrier Potty Training plus a whole lot more.

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