as soon as you notice it. This will help you to get to know your dog’s

behaviors, and help make housebreaking easier.

49.Consistency is key when housebreaking a dog. When you are

housebreaking a dog, there are several things that you can do to make the

process easier. First, stay outside with your dog as much as you possibly can,

so that he becomes comfortable with his surroundings. Second, take your

dog outside immediately after he eats or drinks and try to keep him outside

until he relieves himself. Reward him for the good behavior and go back

inside. If you would prefer that your dog use a specific area in your yard, you

need to take him outside on a leash until he begins to use that area without

prompting.

50.Crate training will make housebreaking a dog easier. Unless your dog has

a medical condition that makes it impossible, most dogs will refuse to soil the

area where they sleep. If you place your dog in a crate while you sleep or are

away from home, there is little chance that you will return to find the crate

soiled. Therefore, when housebreaking your dog, keep him in the crate

unless he is out to eat, drink or play. Immediately after the designated

activity, take the dog outside to relieve himself. Reward successes, and

praise your dog and show affection before returning him to the crate. After a

while, you will be able to extend the non-crated time and see less accidents

than if you hadn’t used the crate.