44.Feed your dog only at scheduled times. House breaking is dependent on a

schedule. It is imperative that a young dog be given food three times each

day at the same time, and that the food is left available for only 10-20 minutes

or so. After time is up, remove the food and take your dog outside. In

between feedings may lead to accidents, and free-feeding will definitely lead

to accidents. Therefore, increase your chances of successful house breaking

and keep your dog healthier by feeding only at the times you have scheduled.

45.Remember that the key to a well-behaved dog is giving him plenty of

exercise. If you don’t make sure that your dog gets plenty of exercise, you

are letting your dog down and possibly setting the stage for aggression and

misbehavior due to boredom. When you give your dog a lot of exercise, he

will be tired and spend time resting. If your dog is not tired, he will get bored

and have to look for ways to entertain himself. Unfortunately, that could

mean chewing, chasing other animals or barking and howling.

46.Maintain eye contact. Dogs cannot learn properly if they are not focused on

your commands. During training sessions, make sure you have your dogs

attention at all times and that you’re making eye contact. Using hand signals

rather then verbal commands is a good way to ensure that your dog will be

focused on you.