City Dog Housetraining (Part 4): The Threat Of Disease

One of the major concerns about potty training a puppy to use the bathroom outside in the busy city is the possible spread of disease. Deadly distemper and parvo disease, as well as parasites, can be transferred via infected canine feces and bodily fluids. A puppy’s immature immune system leaves him open to all kinds […]

City Dog Housetraining (Part 3): Choosing The Appropriate Outside Potty Area

The key to training your dog to go from using the bathroom on a pile of papers in your apartment, to holding it in and using an outdoor spot, takes a little common sense and some outdoor etiquette. Going from the papers to the outside means you need to carry your puppy to the right […]

City Dog Housetraining (Part 2): Graduating From Paper Training To Pottying Outside

Paper training is the best option for those of you enjoying the big city lifestyle, but living in close quarters inside a plush apartment. It just works, and works well. But once your pup is going to the bathroom on the paper pile each and every time, shouldn’t you move onto training him to go […]

City Dog Housetraining (Part 1): Paper Training Is The First Step

To many people, there is nothing like living in the big city – the lights, the high-rises that glitter in the sun, streets buzzing with the sounds of cars, people throng the sidewalks and stores at all hours… But can dogs be model citizens in this lifestyle? Can they be properly housetrained not to use […]

A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy (Part 3)

Are you ready to wrap up our easy and easy to follow 7-step housetraining guide? These last few steps are crucial, so pay attention. Step Five: Look For Cues, Give One Back Now that you know how to teach your puppy when and where to potty, you need to know what to do when it […]

A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy (Part 2)

Housetraining your puppy is about to get real easy, so long as you are following these seven simple steps to success. That means that you have already purchased the right dog crate, perhaps a baby gate in the process, and have picked out the perfect potty spot (preferably in your back yard). Step Three: Make […]

A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy (Part 1)

Puppies are cuddly, cute and adorable and at times, extremely gross! You know what I am talking about. When your little darling suddenly presents you with a puddle or pile of urine or feces on your good carpet, it doesn’t seem quite so darling then, does it? Don’t feel guilty: It’s tough to love a […]