Housebreaking problems are not uncommon for puppies and adolescent dogs. Dogs can usually be housetrained in a relatively short time by following a set of rules. The success of housebreaking depends on different factors, which can be categorized in:
The dog must be in good health, free of intestinal worms, other parasites, or infections. Visit the veterinarian to make sure your dog is not affected by health-related problems.
It is essential to follow the rules of a good diet. Dogs can eat the same type of food for a very long time and not get tired of it. Feed your dog good quality food at the right time of the day, and change it only if absolutely necessary.
- Behavioral Aspects and Supervision
Watching for signs that your dog may need to eliminate, taking the dog outdoors enough times a day, combined with immediate praising and rewarding for eliminating outside the house, are important factors to be considered.
