Dog Potty Training

Bringing an adult dog into your home demands as much
effort from you and the family as does a puppy. It’s a
mistake to think that just because the dog is full-grown and
may have been potty trained in one home, that he’ll just
immediately adjust to your home’s elimination schedule,
too.

That’s not realistic. The dog has many adjustments to his
new environment and doesn’t instinctively know that you
don’t allow peeing on the floor – especially his prior owner
didn’t mind or didn’t seem to care.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming that because he’s an
adult dog that he’ll just “know” what to do. Start with him
as if he were a puppy and gradually teach him the routine
of your home’s pet potty schedule.

Table Of Contents:

An Approach to Housetraining an Adult Dog
Consistency Is Key with Housetraining
Cruel House Training Tactics Are Out
Don’t Let Your Puppy Get Used to Making Messes
Don’t Scold, But Use Positive Reinforcement Instead
Housebreaking Versus Housetraining
Potty Training for Small Dogs
Setting a Schedule for Your Dog’s Elimination
The Leash and Crate Mix
Watch Your Dog’s Diet During the Housetraining Process
What If You Don’t Want to Crate Train