Dogs urinate at fixed points: time window is more important than location
Fifteen minutes after meals, immediately after waking up, and immediately after playing.
A puppy's bladder control is approximately one month of age plus one hour of tolerance. A two-month-old dog can only hold his breath for three hours, so it is unrealistic to expect him to go through the night without any accidents.
Three critical time points must be taken out: fifteen to thirty minutes after eating, immediately after waking up, and after each play session. Fix a position when taking it out, and give snacks and exaggerated praise immediately if it is successful.
Don't reprimand after an accident. Punishing a dog afterwards is ineffective. It cannot connect the behavior two hours ago with the scolding now. It will only learn to hold it in front of you and then hide behind the sofa to solve it.
Cleaning must use enzymatic cleaners to completely break down the odor. Ordinary cleaners can only remove the smell that humans can smell, but the dog's sense of smell will still find that spot and pinpoint it repeatedly.
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