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I havent really tried yet,but i dont know where to begin!
Did anyone potty train at 20 months or younger?
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When did you start to potty train and how long did it take you to potty train him? What were the best methods that you thought taught your toddler to potty train faster?

Potty training is a major developmental milestone for children. Some reach potty training readiness before others. Many parents experience anxiety over training problems. Before you begin a potty training program, know the facts.

Facts about Potty Training

o Most children are potty trained between the ages of two and four. Some are ready sooner; others take longer and may not be ready to potty train until age five.

o Children should be at least 20 months old before potty training begins. A child must be able to walk to the bathroom, pull his or her pants on and off, and pick up small objects.

o A child that urinates eight to ten times a day is not ready for toilet training. The child must be able to stay dry for several hours and wet a diaper only four to seven times a day in order for training to be effective.

o Children that are prone to temper tantrums, willful acts of disobeying, and inattentiveness may not be ready for toilet training.

o Kids approaching readiness for toilet training are aware of the need to relieve their bowels and bladder. They may voice this need, tug at clothing, or bring you a clean diaper.

Beginning Training

o When your child is ready, let him practice pulling his pants on and off independently. Provide a step stool, potty seat insert, or child’s potty-chair. Teach him about proper hygiene and flushing the toilet.

o Children learn quickly by watching a parent or sibling use the toilet.

o Provide simple, systematic instructions. Also provide lavish praise when your child performs a request correctly.

o Tell the child to go potty every hour. Even if they do not go, it raises their awareness of bowel and bladder conditions.

o Boys should sit to urinate until toilet training is well underway. Aiming a stream of urine takes considerable skill and is for advanced toilet training.

o Separate your toilet training into daytime and nighttime sessions. It is common for bedwetting to occur for months, if not years, after a child is toilet trained. Focus on daytime training first.

o Training pants are for nighttime only. This allows your child to feel uncomfortable when an accident occurs. It motivates him to attempt to make it to the potty when the urge to urinate or defecate arises.

o Check your child at regular intervals. Praise him or her for having dry pants each time.

o Consider rewarding your child with a special treat such as a favorite cookie for each successful potty experience.

o Placing O-shaped cereal in the toilet can help little boys learn to aim a stream of urine.

Toilet training should not begin during periods of stress or illness. Plan to stick close to home during this time. Scope out the location of bathrooms each time you leave home. Never scold a child for needing a toilet at an inconvenient time.

If your child shows resistance to your first toilet training attempts, simply go back to training pants or diapers until your child is ready. Remember, there is no right or wrong age for potty training.

Chihuahuas make wonderful pets. They are loving, loyal, and make great watch dogs. However, if you are thinking of getting one, you need to know how to potty-train your Chihuahua the right way.

Just like all small dog breeds, Chihuahuas oftentimes have difficulty becoming potty-trained. But don’t let this hinder your decision to own one. The benefits owning one outweigh this. Just follow these guidelines to help ensure your Chihuahua becomes potty-trained.

The best time to start potty-training your Chihuahua is when they are a puppy. But, keep in mind that puppies bladders are not fully developed until later.

Take them outside to potty often. I recommend once an hour, every hour, for a puppy. Always take your Chihuahua to the same area outside. They will recognize the area and are more likely to go potty where they have already been. Say a simple phrase, such as “go potty” when you take your Chihuahua outside. They will start to associate the command with the action. Remember to only say one specific phrase, and keep saying it while you are outside. Saying different phrases can confuse your Chihuahua. When your Chihuahua goes potty outside, give them a doggie treat, and lots of petting. As you probably know, they love treats and will do about anything for them, including going potty. Unfortunately accidents will happen. When you see your Chihuahua going potty inside the house, just speak loudly “STOP”, or “NO”, and immediately take them back outside. You should never physically hurt your Chihuahua or stick their nose in it. This can have an adverse affect and really disrupt the training process. You should put your Chihuahua in a crate at night times and when you are away from home until they are potty trained. Most dogs don’t want to sleep in their own pee, so they will hold it. When you wake up or get back home, you should take your Chihuahua outside first thing. Monitor how much water your Chihuahua is drinking. Some dogs will literally drink until the bowl is dry, and what goes in must come out. You shouldn’t give your Chihuahua any water right before you put them up in their crate.

Potty-training your Chihuahua doesn’t have to be a headache if you follow these steps. Just be patient, consistent, and success will follow!
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