Housetraining On The Go (Part 3)

When a dog is unwilling to eliminate in new public places it can create huge traveling problems. Some dogs will try to hold it as long as they can, rather than pee or poop at a rest stop, motel or weekend dog show. This can cause the dog a lot of discomfort and even generate […]

Housetraining On The Go (Part 2)

When you are away from home with your dog and taking an outside potty break, keep him leashed any time he needs to potty near traffic or in unfenced areas. Some dogs like privacy, though, and are hesitant to eliminate if someone is standing near them. Getting Your Dog Used To Pottying On-Leash Home is […]

Housetraining On The Go (Part 1)

Perhaps your dog is already housetrained but have you taken this training one step further? In other words, is he smart enough to take that knowledge with him while traveling away from home? The answer is mainly up to you and how you teach your dog to behave when you go places together. You might […]

Housetraining Myths: Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog (2)

Finding credible housetraining information by sifting through thousands of articles published online today can be a daunting task. To help you ignore the myths of properly teaching your dog or puppy to use the bathroom in the appropriate area, take notes of the following tips: 1) Crates Are Cruel & They Do Not Help With […]

Housetraining Myths: Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog (1)

Can there actually be too much information available today for the average dog owner to have at their fingertips? Just taking a few minutes to Google “Housetraining Dogs” I not only found millions of articles, but unfortunately, I also spotted thousands of myths still being published about the subject. Check out the following popular claims […]

Housetraining: The Link Between Medications & Your Dog’s House-Wetting Accidents

Some medications cause a dog to drink more and thus produce such copious amounts of urine that the dog can’t wait as long between outdoor breaks or leaks while relaxed. If wetting accidents occur shortly after a dog starts a new medicine, double-check with your veterinarian to see if increased thirst or urination are side […]

Housetraining: The 3 Most Common Reasons Why Your Dog Is Having Trouble

Housetraining your dog quickly and easily can only be done by understanding what is causing him to use the bathroom inside the house in the first place. Many times the issues are not what they seem, and in fact the problems are typically connected to behavioral reasons. Dogs can eliminate inappropriately for a number of […]

Housetraining: How To Find Out Why Your Dog Is Having So Many Accidents

If you are having trouble with housetraining your dog, the quickest way to get around the problem and make a diagnosis is to know your pet’s history. Knowing how your dog has been acting at home yields important information to the veterinarian and helps narrow the diagnosis. Here’s how you can help: 1) For urinary […]

House Training: Is Your Dog Refusing To Follow Your House Training Rules?

Some dogs just absolutely refuse to become house trained. No matter how long and hard you have tried to implement techniques to get your dog to use the bathroom in the proper areas, he still chooses to be “vengeful” towards you by not following your instructions, right? Wrong! The common misconception that your dog is […]

City Dog Housetraining (Part 5): Litter Boxes Are Not Just For Cats

For small dogs, paper training and litter-box training are much easier to use as a permanent, long-term potty solution. Both of these can work very well for people who cannot take their puppy outside that often. However, for medium and large-sized dogs, consider the sheer amount of paper, litter and mess you’ll be dealing with […]