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Potty training is one of those things that sounds simple until you are the one cleaning up the mess.

In this episode, I talk about potty training and the book I wrote specifically to help dog owners with it: The Dog Owner’s Book of Poop and Pee. The whole point of the book was to give owners a simple routine they could actually follow without turning potty training into some giant complicated project.

We talk about crates, schedules, choosing one consistent potty spot, preventing accidents, gradually increasing freedom, using bells, tracking poop and pee patterns, and what to do when the dog goes outside and decides sightseeing is more important than actually going to the bathroom.

A few of the biggest takeaways:

• Potty training is really about teaching where to go.
• Preventing mistakes is more useful than punishing them afterward.
• Crates can be a valuable management tool when they are used correctly.
• Consistency with timing, location, and routine matters.
• Keeping a simple potty log can help you spot patterns.
• Sudden changes in potty habits can sometimes mean it is time to involve your veterinarian.

The goal is not perfection overnight. It is creating a routine the dog can understand and repeating it consistently enough that the correct choice becomes the normal choice.

If you want the full routine in a simple format you can keep and review, The Dog Owner’s Book of Poop and Pee is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats.

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