If you've had a few dogs in your time then you know that potty training dogs is something that can either be easy or difficult depending on the situation.
A dog that has learned not to go to the bathroom wherever they want is certainly a better indoor companion.
Luckily, there are few things you can do to make the process go a lot smoother.
Create a Routine Sometimes, all a dog needs in order to be potty trained is to create a sense of routine for them.
For example, if you take three walks a day with the dog, then make sure that they go to the bathroom during the walk.
When they go successfully, give them a lot of praise and positive feedback.
You may even want to give them a treat.
There are other ways you can create a routine.
Let them outside as soon as you wake up, go to bed, before dinner, etc.
That way your dog can know what to expect and he won't panic if he has to go.
He'll simply understand that bathroom time is coming up and will hopefully be able to hold it.
Understand Your Dog's Signals Your dog will often tell you when he has to use the bathroom.
This is one of the essential ideas when it comes to potty training dogs.
If you misread one of the signals, the end result could be that they go to the bathroom in the house.
At the same time, learn to understand when he has to go so you can let your dog outside.
What if Your Dog Doesn't Listen? During the process of potty training, dogs may not get it right the first time.
This means that they may end up going to the bathroom when you don't want them to, leaving you with a mess inside the house to clean up.
So, should you scold them? A lot of people say no.
Just clean up the mess and don't say anything either way.
Scolding will not help, instead if will confuse them.
Ignore them when they don't "get it" but praise them for it is necessary.
The goal is to train them as quickly as possible.
Potty training dogs is a delicate thing and you don't want to do anything to make the process last longer than you need to.