<p>Potty training was going so well… until it suddenly wasn’t. &#160;</p> <p>Let&#8217;s discuss&#160;<strong>why potty training regression is completely normal</strong>, what it actually means, and how to&#160;<strong>get back on track</strong>&#160;without feeling like you&#8217;ve failed your puppy.</p> <p data-end="1024" data-start="775">You have a stretch of good days, you start to feel confident, and then all of a sudden, the accidents are back. It feels like you&#8217;re back at square one, you start asking what you did wrong, and you might even wonder what&#8217;s wrong with your puppy.</p> <p data-end="1191" data-start="1026"><strong>Here is the truth.</strong>Regression is normal. It doesn&#8217;t mean you failed. It doesn&#8217;t mean your puppy forgot everything. It means you are in the middle of the process.</p> <p data-end="1191" data-start="1026">If this episode really resonates, I also recommend&#160;<a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode79/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 79: &#8220;Are You Still Struggling With Potty Training?”</a>&#160;where I walk through the three key points I always cover with clients who are stuck.</p> <h3>In this episode, I talk about:</h3> <ul> <li>What potty training actually looks like (progress in NOT a straight line)</li> <li>The most common reason for potty training regression.</li> <li data-end="1147" data-start="1083">Why regression seems to happen right at the end.</li> <li data-end="1147" data-start="1083">How a small change in routine can have a big impact on your progress.</li> <li data-end="1147" data-start="1083">The difference between a random accident and true regression.</li> </ul> <p>Enjoying this podcast? &#160;Please rate and review it wherever you listen. &#160;This helps other puppy parents find it.</p> <h3>Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240628125158.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="outline: none;">Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy: A free download that walks you through my complete process</a></p> <p>YNP #065:&#160;</p> <p><a href="http://www.playtimepaws.com/puppy" style="outline: none;">YOUR New Puppy</a>: &#160;My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs. &#160;Includes live support from me so you don&#8217;t have to do this alone!</p> <h5><strong>Additional Potty Training Episodes:</strong></h5> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="outline: none;">YNP #009: Why Indoor Pads Should Not Be Used When House Training Your Puppy</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode10/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #010: Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode39/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="outline: none;">YNP #039: Common Potty Accidents</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode41/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="outline: none;">YNP #041: Raising a Puppy in an Apartment</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode56/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="outline: none;">YNP #056: Potty Training for a Working Household</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode72/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #072: Should You Use a Potty Bell?</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode79/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #079: Are You Still Struggling With Potty Training?</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode85/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #085: How to Handle Potty Training Overnight</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode90/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #090: When Your Dog Hates the Rain</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode92/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YNP #092: Why Not to Punish Puppy Potty Accidents</a></strong></li> </ul>