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Puppies are like babies. In the early months, their lives are dominated by three activities: eating, going to the bathroom and playing. Like young infants, puppies must be put on a strict schedule. When reinforced daily, the schedule provides a puppy will a stable environment in which it can count on certain activities occurring at a certain time. The better you adhere to the routine, the more likely the puppy will learn that you are the alpha in the relationship and it is less likely that you will end up with a dog that has behavioral problems.
Training pants are disposable underwear that are used to help toddlers transition from using diapers to wearing regular underwear. Potty training can prove to be quite a challenge if you aren't sure which approach to take. The key is to stay consistent and insistent once you believe your child is ready for the transition. Your child may be ready if he or she can answer simple questions, follow directions, and shows interest in the toilet.
Even if your toddler has the cognitive skills to comprehend the potty process, he might not possess the physical development involved for urination or sphincter control. In past decades, parents were warned of dire consequences in a child's development if potty training was not mastered by a certain age. Today's pediatricians and scientists know that behavioral problems and other "dangers" our grandparents were warned about are nonexistent. The dangers of early potty training lie not in behaviors or other false fears, but in the frustration and resistance levels of the child and increased accidents leading to work for the parents.
