How to Potty Train a Bloodhound

By Heather Vecchioni

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Crate
Treats

Step 1:
Train your Bloodhound puppy to use the potty outdoors as soon as you bring him home. The sooner you begin the potty training, the faster your puppy will learn.
Step 2:
Place your Bloodhound puppy in a crate when you are not home and when you are sleeping. Crate training is one of the most effective methods in which to potty train your pooch. Purchase a crate that is just big enough for your dog to stand up and turn around in. That way, if she has an accident in the crate, she will not be able to move away from it. This will eventually teach her that she does not want to potty in the crate.
Step 3:
Take your Bloodhound outside to the same spot through the same door each time you take him out to go potty. He will eventually associate this routine with going to the bathroom and will learn what is expected of him.
Step 4:
Give your puppy a command when you want her to go to the bathroom, such as "go potty" or "empty." Be consistent in the word that you use and she will eventually begin to associate that command with elimination.
Step 5:
Give your Bloodhound puppy a treat or affection to reward him when he has gone to the bathroom as you would like. He will eventually learn that good potty behavior will earn him something he likes.

Tips & Warnings

Bloodhound puppies can usually hold their bladders for the same amount of time as their ages in months. For example, if a dog is two months old, she will probably be able to hold it for two hours. This means that you will likely have to take her outside at night when you are sleeping and will need to be able to take her out during the day. Consider hiring a pet-sitter to let her out if you are at work.
Your bloodhound puppy will inevitably have accidents. Scold her by saying no in a stern, deep voice, then take her outside to the spot where she is supposed to go. Never hit her for having accidents.

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