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One of the most frustrating parts of animal ownership is making sure they develop good habits when it comes to when and where they eliminate. Indeed, training a dog to wait until it can be taken out can be one of the most difficult training tasks, requiring firmness and consistency when offering either praise or punishment.

House breaking a dog is much more about having a routine and training the owner than teaching the dog anything. It is important that the dog is taken outside several times a day. Early in the morning and right before bed are both good places to start. Other times to take or send the dog outside include after meals and after playtime.

At least at first, you’ll want to stay outside and make sure that the dog does go. Then, the owner should tell the dog how they well they did that using whatever word they want to dog to associate with elimination.

Dogs do not like to eliminate where they eat or sleep. This fact can be taken advantage of if the owner places a small bowl of food in any area of the house where the dog has had an accident in the past. Dogs are creatures of habits and instincts, so hopefully the instinct not to eliminate near food will override the habit of eliminating in the area.

If you continue to have problems, consider limiting your dog’s access to the majority of your house. Often owners find they have to block off the second floor of a home or the hallway leading to the bedrooms of the house. Rooms that are too far from a dogs regular living space feel no different that outdoors to him.

Remember, consistency is key when you’re hoping to house train your dog.

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