Housetraining usually takes 4-5 months until you can have a puppy that is fully housetrained. The training regimen is never an overnight success. Instilling proper potty habits on your pup will entail taking baby steps coupled with lots of patience, consistency, and perseverance. You should also be prepared to deal with potty accidents anytime.

While some puppies breeze through housetraining, there are those which take up to a year to be fully housetrained.

The duration of housetraining is usually influenced by several important factors including the size of the dog, age, the existence of old habits and the puppy’s living conditions before being brought to his new home. Smaller dog breeds need to take more trips to the designated potty area because of their fast metabolism and small bladders.

Patience is always virtue a during your pup’s housetraining. You will need lots of it so you will be more tolerant of potty accidents, which is always a given while your pet is still undergoing housetraining.

Asking assistance from your North Central San Antonio veterinary clinic will also go a long way in addressing any behavior problem. Click here to know more about your pet's needs.