Tips for potty training the Jack Russell Terrier

You love your little puppy and understand that it is important that you potty train him in a timely manner. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing, potty training a Jack Russell Terrier can almost drive you crazy. Here are some tips to ensure your Jack Russell housetraining gets off to a good start.

Designate your area for going to the bathroom

If you want to get your Jack Russell Terrier potty training off to a good start, you’ll need to designate the spot where you want your pup to potty. Pay close attention to him. There are certain signs to look out for when a dog needs to poop or pee.

If he starts pacing and sniffing, that means he’s about to go potty. If your pup is not in the designated area, quickly pick him up and place him on the pad in the designated area to pee and poop.

put it on a schedule

A schedule is important for puppies. Puppies have to go to the bathroom:

1. When they first wake up

2. After they finish playing vigorously

3. About 5-10 minutes after eating

4. Before going to bed

Putting your pup on a pee and poop schedule will help him to be successful in his training. You also need to make sure you take it out every 2 hours in addition to these times.

give him lots of praise

Be sure to praise your pup every time he goes potty in the correct area. Also, never scold him. Dogs always learn best when they are praised.

Gradually increase the time between bathroom breaks

As your dog gets older, you can gradually increase the amount of time between potty breaks for your pup. If your dog is 1 month old, she can probably hold him for an hour. If he is 2 months old, he can hold it for 2 hours, etc. The maximum you want to do is 3-4 months = 4 hours.

crate training

I believe in box training. It is extremely effective in the house training process. Therefore, you may want to consider crate training your JRT. This helps prevent accidents while you sleep or if you have to leave the house.

Get a cage that is big enough for him to stand up and lie down with just a little bit of headroom. You would leave it in the box for a few hours at a time. Dogs don’t like to poop where they sleep so it will hold up.

Remember, however, to let it grow according to its age. When you let him out, take him to his bathroom.

Conclusion

These simple Jack Russell Terrier potty training tips will get him off to a great start. It will help you advance your potty training quickly and prevent you from stepping on loads of steam.

If you don’t want to clean up puddles, make sure your pup knows where he’s supposed to go.