Puppy Potty Training Regression: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

About this episode

This episode discusses the common issue of puppy potty training regression and offers actionable steps to address it using positive reinforcement.

Your puppy potty training was going great, and then suddenly you're dealing with puppy accidents in the house again. If you're wondering what went wrong or feeling discouraged by potty training regression , take a deep breath. This is a normal part of development, and it does not mean training is broken. In this episode of The Well-Mannered Mutt , I'm sharing the importance of understanding why potty training regression happens and seven actionable steps you can take right now to get puppy potty training back on track using potty training positive reinforcement instead of punishment or pressure. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: The most common developmental and environmental causes of potty training regression Why stress and routine changes often lead to puppy accidents in the house How potty training positive reinforcement supports learning during setbacks What to do when puppy potty training feels inconsistent again How supervision and structure prevent repeat puppy accidents in the house Potty training regression does not mean your puppy forgot what they learned or that you failed. It means your puppy's needs have changed, and the plan needs more support. With…

People in this episode

Host: Staci Lemke

Topics covered

• puppy training
• potty training regression
• positive reinforcement
• puppy accidents
• developmental changes
• supervision
• structure

Keywords

• puppy potty training
• potty training regression
• positive reinforcement
• puppy accidents
• training setbacks
• supervision
• structure

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