Potty Training

Teaching your dog where to go to the bathroom is an important part of dog training. No one wants their house reeking of dog urine, but before starting the potty training, you need to make sure your dog is in good health. A puppy with a bladder infection or any form of sickness will find it very difficult to be house broken. Dogs learn best by association, so if he pees in the house and you punish him 20 minutes later, that doesn't create an association for him. Scolding your dog for peeing in the house may confuse him. If you catch the dog actually in the act, just use a firm “NO” and take him outside to where you do want him to go. Potty training dogs can be frustrating sometimes.

Dogs need to go out often during the training process. You will want to be attentive to any signals that he needs to go outside. It is best to take your dog outside within half an hour after feeding time. You will also want to take him out first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
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