But, over the last few months I’ve gotten many requests asking me to talk about potty training older dogs. I can see where people might struggle here…especially if your new canine companion is an older dog who came from a rescue! So, in order to help out, I’m going to share my ...
The best way to speed up the process of toilet training your dog is simple. Make sure you get to know your dog too. Older dogs, in particular, have specific cues they have adopted throughout their lives. These cues indicate when your dog has to go. All you have to do is identify th...
With adult dogs, limit how much water your dog drinks before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that they will need to go out while you are sleeping. Crate training can be a valuable tool in potty training, as dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area. However, you should never use it...
Some adult dogs (older than six months) sometimes can go potty inside the apartment. House soiling can happen in any place of a house, but sometimes dog owners will notice that pet soils more in specific locations, which may uncover the cause. For example, soiling might happen only in rare...
Below are most of the options you have with potty training your puppy... ⚡️ Assume your puppy will eventually learn what to do when he gets older: Unfortunately, if your puppy doesn't go to the door and alert you each time they need to go out now...they're certainly not going...
You may find that adopting an older dog that is already potty trained is a better option. There are countless potty-trained dogs in shelters and dog rescues that are desperately in need of a home. If you work full-time and have your heart set on getting a puppy or already have one, ...
Even with older dogs, physical punishment is never the best training method. That age-old saying about man’s best friend has more truth to it then most people realize. No one likes being ignored by their friends. Well, to your pet, you are the best and only friend in the world, so...
So although prior to that interview, I ignorantly thought that potty training wasn’t a huge issue for parents of older dogs, it seems many parents are simply living with rather than solving the problem. Life with your dog does not have to be this way. If you follow our puppy potty ...
The Bodhi Dog Potty Training Spray is our top pick if you mostly train indoors or want a good all-rounder.You can use it in combination with theBohdi Not Here! Spray, which discourages peeing in the house. I find that one particularly effective with puppies and older dogs. ...
A quick step-by-step guide showing how to train a new pup (or older dog) to restrict potty breaks to just one spot outside, no more yard of stinky desolation!