Having a 6 weeks old puppy running around is absolute different from having a 6 months old puppy (Evie) in the house. But the way they learn, is the same. Knowing how dogs learn helps also understand why 6 week old puppies do what they do. Like why they lick and bite in literally everything. Because this is how dogs get familiair with new things, new people. Smelling, feeling, tasting, it's all necessary to understand what it is they are dealing with. And when they experience a positive reaction smelling, licking, biting it or her/him, they want to do it again. The good feeling will be reinforced over and over again as long they are able to smell, lick, bite and/or eventually eat it.
The same is for potty training. Being able to release themselves gives a very good feeling. They don't care if they do it on the kitchen floor, on your 200 year old carpet or outside. As long as it is immediately, they will pee and poo whenever and wherever they can. The good feeling (release) is reinforced over and over again. And because 6 weeks old puppies have a very small bladder, and their muscles but also their brain are not fully developed yet, they will not be able to hold their business for a long period of time. That takes practice and time.
Important is to show your dog that unwanted behavior is getting them nowhere by ignoring that behavior. By not reinforcing that behavior. And praising, rewarding wanted behavior, by reinforcing the behavior, by showing them this behavior only leads to good things, like food, praise, company, release, freedom, etc, etc.
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