Prevent Accidents!
If your dog is struggling with the concept of housebreaking – a great way to help her form good habits is by keeping her in an area she is not likely to have an accident in. Try keeping her in a room of the house with metal tiles rather than carpet – dogs are more likely to go on an absorbent surface.
Also, make sure you have your dog on a regular routine. After playing with her for 10 or 15 minutes, take her outside, also take her outside about 15-20 minutes after eating or drinking. I have Maggie on a regular eating schedule – this helps me predict when she will have to go to the bathroom!
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Good advice – also you need to be very patient, some dogs get housetraining very quickly however some dogs can take up to 1 year to be fully housetrained. Try and keep your routine as much as possible and your dog will get it eventually!