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