How to potty train my 4-month-old puppy and teach new commands?

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How do I train him ? He is just 4 months now .and only responses to Sit command. How to potty train him ? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months and 29 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Start by keeping Romeo on a regular feeding schedule, and taking away his food between meals. Take him out to potty first thing every morning, and once every 30 minutes to an hour. Always make sure he goes out after meals, first thing when he wakes up from a nap, last thing before bedtime at night, and right before you leave the house. Take him to the same spot each time to go potty. His scent there will encourage him to go. Stay with him outside each time he goes to potty, at least until he is fully house trained. When he goes outside, praise him and give him a treat. You might want to consider crate training as part of his house training. It allows you to keep an eye on him for signs that he has to go potty, and will teach him to hold it until you put him outdoors. The crate needs to be big enough for him to stand up, turn around, and lie down, but it should not be big enough for him to go potty in. As for training, it's a great start that he sits on command. I'm not sure what other commands you would like for him to know, so I have linked a website that details how to train your puppy to do basic commands: http://www.nylabone.com/dog-101/training-behaviors/obedience-training/

How to potty train my 4-month-old puppy and teach new commands?

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