When it comes to puppies, the patience of a saint is a definite must-have. We get it, as lovely as they are, puppies need a huge amount of input, and it can be a struggle for many people, as they pee on your floor yet AGAIN after you JUST brought them in. Argh!! We hear you, and you\u2019re not alone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article we\u2019re going to help you understand why having patience with your puppy is so important, Zigzag\u2019s tips for being patient with your dog, how to stay patient when struggling with potty training, as well as advice on getting your puppy started with a training plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you feel like you\u2019re losing patience with your puppy, apart from taking a big deep breath, you can contact the Zigzag puppy coaches <\/a>for help. They\u2019re available 24\/7 via our in-app chat to help give you support when you need it the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies are pretty blank slates when you bring them home. They have no concept of right or wrong, therefore it\u2019s our job to teach them with positive reinforcement training<\/a>. It takes time for them to learn the ropes, so we need to be patient! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs need many repetitions to learn basic obedience cues<\/a>, to understand where to go to the toilet<\/a>, or that biting hands<\/a> hurts, so practicing frequently, being persistent and remaining patient will be the way to go, to help your puppy learn effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting cross, or being impatient just isn\u2019t fair on your new puppy, they don\u2019t know the rules of the game yet, so try to stay calm and chilled to keep your puppy happy and to learn more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re welcoming a new puppy to your home, then check out our tips for bringing a new puppy home<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes you just need a few tips to help you through the day, here\u2019s the Zigzag top tips for how to stay patient with your dog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training should be fun for both parties, and Zigzag<\/a> does that with our positive reinforcement based<\/a> training programs. Download today and get started on training your pup, the sooner you start, the easier it will be long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Losing patience with puppy potty training is not uncommon, but toilet training success varies among puppies, and will initially depend on the breeder’s efforts. If your dog is used to puppy pads, they may prefer soft surfaces like rugs, whereas a puppy already trained on turf or using a litter tray, can find toileting outside easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you first bring your puppy home,<\/a> take them to their toilet area, so they get a chance to get it right from the very beginning. Then you\u2019ll need to be taking them to it after sleeping, eating, drinking and playing and probably around once an hour, it\u2019s a lot, but doing it this often means we remove the chance of accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can take a while for potty training to click, so have patience, as getting frustrated with your puppy will just make them feel stressed. When they\u2019re worried, they do stuff like eating their poo<\/a> to hide it from you, or peeing behind the TV or in secret!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dog training can take a while for it to really sink in, and dogs learn things at different rates. While it can be hard not to compare your dog with others when you\u2019re at a dog training class, be patient and persistent and your dog will shine in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to stay patient with your puppy, is to give them and yourselves an organized training plan. The Zigzag app<\/a> will help you figure out what you should be training and when so that your pup grows into a well-behaved member of canine society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download the app <\/a>today and get started on a training plan that will provide you with reassurance that you\u2019re doing the right things at the right time. When your patience is tested, you can always contact our puppy coaches<\/a> for a helping hand and a calming voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to read more about how to keep things calm and relaxed with your puppy day to day, then take a look at our training schedule article.<\/a> Or, how about toilet training your puppy in 7 days?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Puppies and dogs can be hard work and have high needs when you first bring them home. Go out in the yard and do a silent scream when things get a bit much, you\u2019ll feel much better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaving their mother and littermates is a particularly stressful time for puppies, but they also go through various developmental stages where their emotions and hormones fluctuate wildly. Adolescence can be a challenging time for all dogs, and it can also really try our patience, as they look like fully grown dogs, but they\u2019re not emotionally mature at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy having patience for your puppy is important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for being patient with your dog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Patience During Potty Training <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are you struggling with dog training classes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get your pup started on a training plan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is it normal to lose patience with a dog?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What age is the hardest for puppies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n