Potty Training and the Potty Pen

Last year, I was tired of Norman, the white Standard Poodle, and his run-a-thons through the muddy yard. I can't tell you how many hose showers I've given that dog. So, I had a Potty Pen built in the back yard. It's a small fenced area with pea gravel on the ground. It keeps the grass green and white feet white. And it's easier to pick up the poop. Great idea!

Only, I didn't anticipate just how difficult it would be to train the dogs to actually use the Potty Pen. It seems they prefer the grass.

Here's my advice:  You have to go outside with your dog (yes, even if it's raining) and you have to put them on leash. Every time. All the time. It took a good 2 months, but now they are pretty reliable. I still have to step outside and direct traffic every now and then, particularly if the gravel is wet (Vino can get his feet wet in the grass, but not on the gravel??). All I do now is say their name and point my arm toward the pen and firmly say, "Go!" It really is as if I'm directing traffic.

And, I praise them EVERYTIME they go.

This same method can be used in a corner of your yard...a Potty Place! It just takes consistency and discipline (yours).

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