If there is a lack of training it may be from your dog's trainer – aka you – and not the dog itself. Take a look below for a few helpful hints:

Have scheduled, consistent elimination times
Even fully trained adult dogs should be let out to go to the bathroom at least four times a day, so you want give your pooch ample time to do his business when you’re training. Another kind of “consistency” that can help is to go to the same area to eliminate.

Startle, don’t scare
If and only if you catch them in the act of eliminating (not 5 minutes later!), clap so that you startle them out of what they’re doing. Then take them outside and offer them praise and treats after they finish eliminating.

Many pet parents have an urge to yell or otherwise scare or punish their dog for eliminating inside, but all this does is make them afraid of you. When that happens, most dogs simply hide from their owners when they need to go.

Watch them closely
Some dogs give very clear signals when they need to go, such as scratching at the door. Others don’t. To prevent accidents while training, keep an eye out for the signals. If you can’t do that, crating will be necessary to train them to hold it until you can take them outside. Most pups simply won’t eliminate in their crate.

In the end, the house-training of a dog is a partnership. Your dog needs to pick up on wht you are trying to tell it and you need to be cued into the signs that your dog is ready to “go.” Once you both are communicating the process will become simple and second nature.

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