How to Set Up a Successful Potty Schedule with Your Mini Goldendoodle Puppy- With Printable Schedule!

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How to Set Up a Successful Potty Schedule with Your Mini Goldendoodle Puppy.

At Cedar Doodles, home of the Teddy Bear Mini Goldendoodle, we know that establishing a solid routine is the key to raising a well-behaved and happy puppy. A well-structured schedule helps with potty training, behavior management, and overall development. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a successful schedule for your Mini Goldendoodle puppy.

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1. Establish a Water Schedule

Managing your puppy’s water intake is crucial for potty training success. Since puppies typically need to go to the bathroom about 15 minutes after drinking, it's best to offer water at times when you can supervise them.

• Provide water three to four times a day, ensuring your puppy stays hydrated but avoids unnecessary accidents.

• Stop water intake by 6 PM to reduce nighttime potty trips.

By controlling when your puppy drinks, you can predict and manage their bathroom needs more effectively.

2. Use a Playpen When Unsupervised

If you’re unable to watch your puppy, keeping them in a safe, enclosed area like a playpen prevents wandering and potential accidents. This also helps them learn to rest and play in designated spaces without developing bad habits.

3. Utilize a Check Cord ( Training Leash) for Supervision

A check cord, which is an 8-10 foot long leash, is an excellent tool for monitoring your puppy’s movements. Simply clip one end to yourself and the other to your puppy.

• If your puppy starts to wander, you’ll feel the tension on the cord, signaling it’s time for a potty break.

• This method reinforces good potty habits and keeps your puppy within your supervision at all times.

4. Potty in the Same Spot Every Time

Dogs naturally prefer to go where they’ve gone before. To speed up potty training:

• Take your puppy to the same spot each time.

• Leave a small amount of poop in the area for the first few trips to create a scent association.

• Over time, your puppy will instinctively recognize that location as their bathroom.

5. Give Enough Time for Bathroom Breaks

Timing is everything when it comes to potty training. Keep these guidelines in mind:

• After drinking: Take your puppy out within 15 minutes.

• After eating: Puppies usually need to go within 20 minutes.

• If they don’t go: Bring them inside and place them in their crate. Try again in 10 minutes.

• Reward with playtime: Puppies quickly learn that successful potty breaks lead to fun, while accidents result in crate time.

6. Feed Your Puppy at Consistent Times

To keep digestion and bathroom habits predictable, feed your Mini Goldendoodle by 5-6 PM. This ensures they have time to digest and go to the bathroom before bedtime, leading to a more restful night.

7. Crate Training for Success

Crate training is essential for helping your puppy establish a routine and learn to self-soothe.

• Keep the crate small at first so they recognize it as their den and keep it clean.

• Use a blanket or snuggle puppy to help them adjust.

• If they whine, take them outside only for a potty break—don’t reward whining with playtime.

• Crate them during the day in a visible area and reward quiet behavior.

8. Bell Training for Potty Time

Teaching your puppy to signal when they need to go outside can make potty training easier.

• Hang a bell near the door.

• Ring the bell every time you take them out and say “Go potty.”

• Over time, your puppy will learn to ring the bell when they need to go.

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Cedar Doodles Printable Puppy Schedule

Mini Goldendoodle Daily Routine

Time	Activity
6:00 - 7:00 AM	Take the puppy out of the crate, allow at least 20 minutes to potty in the designated spot.
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Feed the puppy, allow 20 minutes for eating. Then, take them outside within 20 minutes to potty.
Morning Playtime	Supervised play, ensuring frequent potty breaks every hour. Keep the puppy on a check cord or in a playpen.
12:00 PM	Offer water and take the puppy outside within 15 minutes.
Afternoon Nap / Crate Time	Encourage quiet time in the crate for 1-2 hours.
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Supervised play, training, and outdoor time. Offer water and take them outside to potty.
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Dinner time. Take them outside within 20 minutes to potty.
Evening Play / Training	Allow them to explore supervised areas, keeping them on a leash or in a playpen. Offer water but stop by 6 PM.
9:00 - 10:00 PM	Wind-down time. Short crate session to help the puppy associate relaxation with the crate.
10:00 - 10:30 PM	Final potty break before bed. If the puppy doesn’t go, crate them and try again in 15 minutes.
10:30 PM - Overnight	Place the puppy in their crate for bedtime. If they whine, cover the crate with a blanket to help them settle.

By following this structured schedule, your Mini Goldendoodle puppy will quickly learn good habits, making training a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

At Cedar Doodles, we’re committed to helping you raise the perfect companion. Looking for more expert tips or ready to bring home a well-socialized Teddy Bear Mini Goldendoodle? Contact us today!

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