If you are struggling with potty training a puppy then this post may shed some light on one of the reasons why.
I was not surprised when a couple I know rehomed their year and a half old Labrador Retriever puppy.  They had trained her to respond to many obedience commands.  Very impressive.  She was both smart [...]

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Puppy potty training seems to be at the top of most puppy owners list of “how to” questions and it appears to be a major stumbling block.  Yet I know the steps to achieve success are very straight forward and basic.
Over this weekend I was again asked by frustrated puppy owners for advice and direction.
The [...]

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Here is a quick and simple tip for housebreaking a puppy or potty training a puppy. 
Do not free feed your puppy!
In other words, do not leave puppy chow in their food dish so they can eat whenever the urge strikes them.  This is not only a common mistake but a BIG one! 
Go ahead and free feed once they are an adult and [...]

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