house training

How to Potty Train a Puppy

Potty training a new puppy is one of the most difficult challenges for a new dog owner. Dr. James R. Talbott, a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hostpital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. offers some simple and effective tips for training dogs to use the bathroom outside in this free video on dog potty training.

House Training an Older Dog

Older dogs that have housebreaking issues are often up for adoption. These dogs include rescues from greyhound racetracks, who never lived in a house. They could also be rescues from puppy mills, where they were confined to small cages and had no choice but to urinate and defecate on themselves.

House Training Older Dogs

Housebreaking an older dog requires some detective work. Older dogs typically have been housebroken during their lives, and finding out why they're having accidents indoors is the key to correcting the problem.

How Long Does It Take to Potty-Train a Dog?

A number of factors come into play when you attempt to potty-train a dog. It is important to keep these factors in mind and not get frustrated with your pet for not learning more quickly. The good news is that there are various things you can do to promote speedier training in your pet.