when should a dog be potty trained by

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4 to 6 months

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Potty Pro. Many dogs are fully house-trained by 6 months old, but don’t be discouraged if your pooch has accidents through 12 months old. Every dog is different, and some take a bit longer to make it to professional potty level.

Methods for Potty Training. Crate training is a great way to start your puppy off on the right paw. Dogs have a natural instinct to keep their den clean, so a properly sized crate, introduced gradually, will create a home base for your puppy and will keep him from having accidents when you can watch him.

Every dog is different, and some take a bit longer to make it to professional potty level. Small dogs tend to be fully house-trained later than large dogs because they have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms, meaning they must go out more often.

Dogs tend to loosen their bladders whenever they are overexcited. Normally, it will take the average puppy between 4 to 6 months to be completely potty trained. In some cases, the duration could take up to a year. Size can be an influencing factor.