Frenchies can be great breeds to housebreak, but it requires perseverance and consistency. Don't scold them when they make mistakes; rather clean the area thoroughly and use an odor neutralizer spray.
Be sure to take your child outside after every meal and naptime so they become familiar with safe potty areas. This will also give them time to use their toilet without being interrupted by other activities.
Set Up a Potty Area
As the first step of French Bulldog potty training, setting a consistent schedule is key. This will enable your Frenchie to understand when they need to go outside and where. Take your dog outside as soon as you wake up so they become used to this habit and eventually do it themselves without assistance from you. Over time they should become used to this behavior independently. Make sure this occurs each morning so your French Bulldog becomes familiar with it and won't require reminders!
An essential step in potty training is developing regular eating and drinking schedules. This will help your child create habits, making it easier for them to potty outside or on their pee pad. Furthermore, after playing or eating and before sleeping time you should take them outside to potty - doing this reduces accidents occurring inside the house.
Once your dog has established a reliable routine of going outside on an ongoing basis, it is time to gradually allow more freedom inside the home. But make sure you remain vigilant in monitoring their body language for signs they need relief - symptoms may include circling around the room, sniffing, barking or wandering off without the intention of going outdoors!
Establish a Routine
French Bulldog puppies should follow a consistent schedule in order to successfully potty train. This includes regular feeding and water breaks as well as bathroom/potty break routines. When potty training your Frenchie puppy it is also essential that they show signs of when it is time for potty relief; such as circling or sniffing around. These may indicate it's time to go outside or onto their mat/puppy pad indoors; in addition it is essential that they go outside after every meal, water break and naptimes.
Be sure to clean up any indoor accidents immediately, as lingering smells of urine and feces can encourage French bulldogs to have additional accidents indoors. Also avoid punishing them for having accidents as this will only serve to increase anxiety levels further and interfere with training efforts.
By following these tips and remaining consistent in potty training your frenchie pup, they should become fully potty trained within several weeks. Be patient during this process - as it can be challenging both for yourself and the pup! To speed things along if necessary, take them out for potty breaks after every meal or snack they consume as well as when first getting up or after returning from sleep in their crate during the night.
Reward Good Behavior
Puppies respond well to praise and rewards when they perform according to your expectations. Use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage your French Bulldog to eliminate outside, then reward them when they do with treats or playtime; this will reinforce this behavior for them and may encourage repeat performances in future.
As often as you can, take your puppy outside. Starting in the morning and taking them after each meal or drink as well as before their crate or room is used and before bedtime can help develop a routine and reduce accidents in your house.
Accidents will inevitably happen, but try not to become frustrated with your French Bulldog when accidents do happen. Frustration can make them nervous and less responsive to training; therefore it's essential that when mistakes do happen it remains calm. If they have accidents indoors quickly clean up any mess with an odor neutralizer or dog solution to eliminate any residual odors which might tempt them back again later.
Never rub your French bulldog's nose in their own waste as this can scare them and derail potty training efforts. Additionally, avoid leaving him or her alone for long periods in areas contaminated by waste as this may discourage indoor relieving needs.
Punish Accidents
Frenchies may be difficult to potty train, but with patience and consistency it's achievable. To set your new puppy on an effective routine and reduce incidents as much as possible, keep these helpful potty training techniques and strategies in mind.
Do not punish your dog when he or she has an accident - this will only serve to discourage them, leading them to try hiding pooping and peeing inside so as to not get punished. Instead, take them outside and reward them when they go potty in the correct area; this will create positive associations between outdoor toilet usage and reward, encouraging your pup to go there in future!
Make a schedule that incorporates regular toilet breaks for your dog, such as taking them outside after eating and drinking in the morning before they enter their crate or room for sleep. This will help establish an habitual pattern of going outside at specific times each day to use the bathroom.
Your French Bulldog may experience accidents while learning to potty train, which is perfectly normal. To keep from confusing or frightening them further, do not rub their nose in their mess or yell at them for having one as this will only serve to confuse and scare them further - leading them to either hide when needing the bathroom, or refuse altogether which could become problematic over time.