Chapter 2: Essential Safety Tips
Even adult dogs with previous house experience can regress during decompression.
Stress, new smells, and new rules can confuse them—assume they are NOT house trained until proven otherwise. Regression is normal and temporary—it does not mean the dog is failing or that you're doing something wrong.
Step-by-Step House Training
1. Set a Schedule
Take the dog out:
First thing in the morning
After meals
After play
After naps
Before bed
Every 2–4 hours at first
2. Use a Consistent Potty Spot
Same place, same cue ('Go potty'). Praise immediately after they finish—treats are great reinforcement.
3. Supervise Indoors
If you can't supervise, they should be:
In a crate
Behind a baby gate
On leash attached to you
4. Watch for Signals: Sniffing, circling, wandering off—take them out right away.
If Accidents Happen
They will! It's not misbehavior.
Do:
Clean with enzymatic cleaner (Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover) to remove odor completely
Increase supervision
Adjust potty schedule
Don’t:
Punish or scold; the dog will only learn to hide accidents