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House Training
From the puppy who needs to go out in the middle of the night, to the older dog who was never allowed in the house, house training can test a family’s patience. But there is hope! House training can be broken into three basic parts: observe, prevent, reward.
Observe
Most dogs will give some type of warning that they need to go. It may be obvious like going toward the door or more subtle, like sniffing and circling.
Prevent
When you see your dog give you the signal, take them outside immediately. Don’t wait until they are already going to try to get them outside.
Reward
Give your dog praise or treats when they go to the bathroom outside. Gradually reduce the treats until praise is the only reward.
Accidents
No matter how vigilant you are, your dog will still probably have an accident in the house. Do not punish your dog by yelling at them or putting their nose in the mess!! This just teaches them to be afraid of you. Instead, clean it up and deodorize the area to remove the scent and decrease the chance of your dog going in that spot again.