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There are some isolated older dog housetraining cases, where the cause of a breakdown in toilet habits is a psychological motivation, but results in a problem becoming medically motivated. An example of this would be the dog that suddenly forgets his housebreaking and urinates out of jealousy and spite.

Your dog housetraining at this stage almost feels wasted and forgotten. Your dog could develop a psychosomatic urinary tract infection, therefore giving him a reason to eliminate at will anywhere in the house. Such a condition can be inspired by the arrival of another pet like a cat or a bird, a new baby, or any other attention-stealing tangible. Verbal punishment in such cases will only perpetuate the problem.

Your Dog Is Attention Seeking

The dog is getting attention, which is what it wanted in the first place and as long as it is getting this extra attention, whether it is shaming or admonishment, it will continue whatever action prompts the attention. Competition may lead to a regression of housebreaking behavior without it resulting in a psychosomatic urinary tract infection. The dog owner should understand that competition alone could cause of the problem and as such when there is competition, the dog wets.

The competition can be real or imagined and a thorough examination into any recent changes in the household routine would be in order. There may be an underlying cause that makes your dog feel that his position or your affection for him is fading. Whether or not it is true or imagined, to the dog it is real. If the problem is the result of competitiveness, you can increase quality time with your dog, possibly even being overly affectionate, and this may work in reversing the motive that results in bad deeds. Make some time with your older dog and do some extra dog house training.

Bad behavior

Then, you have the kind of dog who feels free to wet everywhere and on everything including your furniture and bed in order to try and control the environment he is in. This particular dog can be described as selfish and narcissistic and will wet anything around as a way to stake a claim on territory. This is a dog that needs a master in all the purest and literal sense of the word.

That particular kind of dog knows it is the boss or leader of the pack, even if he is reluctant to be one. This dog is insecure and needs, strong and confident leadership. This behavior occurs or comes about when relaxed and easy going dog owners who baby and spoil their dogs, and the relativity of love and discipline is more balanced toward love.

Your old friend may just need a little love and kindness and this makes for great dog housetraining.

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The key to house training your puppy to make the transition from going to the bathroom on paper indoors to holding it and waiting until it can go outside is a bit of common sense and outdoor manners. Transfering from paper to going outside requires you to carry the puppy to the proper place. Little dogs can be easily carried outside, however you may need to get a carrier to transport bigger dogs if you do not have the strength. Once you have finally carried your puppy outside without any incident and all you see before you are blocks and blocks of concrete, where should you go?

It is common sense that certain places like play grounds, flower beds, city trees, landscaping and other places people are should be off limits. Letting a male dog lift his leg on somebody’s garbage can or other things that might be touched by humans is not very nice. Make sure you are properly prepared to invest a lot of time outdoors with your puppy potty training. A fearful puppy won’t be relaxed enough to want to potty and the puppy can be so distracted by all the stimuli that it won’t want to go outside.

Can your pup focus enough amidst all the noise of traffic and people to ever learn to use the concrete? Yes, with training. One method for outdoor potty training sessions is called ‘curbing’ which is where your dog eliminates over the curb into the gutter. Position your puppy’s rear end over the curb and let it eliminate. Give gentle and somewhat quiet praise to your puppy while he is going then praise with exuberance afterwards. Just be aware that if you praise too much during the act, your puppy will get distracted and wriggly – not a good combination in mid-elimination.

If your dog makes an error, just pick up the mess and don’t be perturbed about it, just smile and nod. Don’t drag the pup over in mid-poop and scold it for going in the wrong place, instead get it to the right place next time. Make it a habit and praise your dog and very soon your pup will catch on with his dog potty training. Life will just run smoother if you can teach your puppy to go on cue. When the time comes for the dog to begin his business, gently repeat the cue words and praise the puppy and when he finishes, praise him again.

A Few Other Potty Training Choices

There are plenty of alternative potty areas for pet owners who live in urban settings that they may not even have considered like utilizing a fenced or walled off rooftop which may be more convenient than getting down to the street. Be certain the place is properly secured with a sturdy fence that the dog cannot squeeze through. If it’s walled, keep your dog on a leash to ensure the pup doesn’t decide to explore the drop on the other side. A terrace is one other option that works well for larger dogs. Also, there are buildings that have storage or basement areas that can also be used as a potty place, just ensure it is a surface like concrete or tile that can be easily washed off.

A few people have installed graveled pits or grass strips, fake and real, on their patios for dogs to use, however, these tend to get dirty quickly. You have to be very consistent with replacing the grass and cleanup when it is necessary to keep it clean enough so your dog will continue using them. The last point is to remember your neighbors as the smell can become pretty intolerant especially through the hot summer, so cleanliness is key. Dog house training, inside or out needs a little bit of time and patience, but it is well worth the effort.

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Your dog or puppy can be properly potty trained not to use the bathroom in your small apartment. You can lay paper in a specific area and housetrain your pup or dog to eliminate on the paper in a designated area. You can train your dog not to mess on the sidewalk when out walking too.

It takes a bit of extra work and patience with your pup or dog to conquer the unique problems of city dwelling. It does not matter where you live, or how much space you have for your dog, potty training is the same anywhere, whether you live in the city or the country. Eliminating in the correct spot, is all about the education of your pup or dog. Dog potty training is not too difficult if a few simple steps are followed.

With suburban dogs, crate training is the best option and is also good for housetraining your urban dog. Sometimes you have to creative when you live in the city and have to deal with small living spaces with no yard and no convenient parks.

Deciding where to put the crate is the biggest problem if you have a medium to large dog. The good news is that the bathrooms or kitchens in apartments, are often so small that they can effectively be used as crates. Many companies now make crates that also function as furniture, such as wicker or rattan crates that double as end tables or coffee tables.

Dog Pottying On The Paper

Training your pup to use paper or a crate uses the same principles. Encourage your pup to use the paper after it sleeps or eats. When your pup uses the paper and you have praise it, spend time playing and loving your pup as a reward. To make sure your pup knows it has done the right thing, praise quietly while your pup is in the act and lavish praise after its finished. A 7 day dog potty training routine can be accomplished.

Once your pup is regularly going on the papers in the potty area, train it to find the papers in any part of the apartment. Your pup will not eliminate anywhere when let out of its crate, it will look for its paper.

Go to the paper together and say to your pup in a happy voice ‘Papers’. Praise after the deed is done and give affection. No matter where the papers are your pup will run to find them. Going potty in the paper area now becomes fun and exciting for it and stress-free for you, knowing that your dog will not make a mess in your apartment. A  dog potty training review of all the techniques you have used, will give you the confidence that your little puppy friend won’t let you down.

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