Mallory
Weeks
Taking care of an adult dog is a work that involves great responsibility and care. Initially, you need to understand that it is possible that even with age; a dog may not be potty trained. An adult dog need potty training more frequently. It is known that an adult dog needs to go every four hours. You need to be very careful while planning the potty routine for an adult dog. This training requires baking soda, bleach and crate. Initially, you must take a note of the dog's usual potty frequency. It is possible that the dog soils in the house; in that case you must avoid punishing it. Make use of baking soda by dissolving it in soapy water. This must be used to clean spots. Begin with a schedule to match the dog's habit. Make adjustments in the schedule with changing habits of the dog. It is your prior responsibility to anticipate the dog's need. You need to be very careful about your timing. This will enable the dog to associate the word with the action. No negative reinforcements should be followed during the training period. It is good if you put the dog in a crate for periods, between potty trips. Sticking to the schedule is the ultimate key to help your dog learn potty training. I hope that you can enable your dog to learn potty etiquettes after following these steps.