Housebreaking - 10 Steps to Success

Housebreaking is the bane of puppyhood for most dog owners. It is an incredibly frustrating process that has been made even more so by misguided training recommendations doled out by friends, family, the internet, and a myriad of dog professionals. The information provided is often incorrect or misleading, especially regarding the amount of time and effort that will be required to train your dog to go potty outdoors and not indoors reliably. However, successful housebreaking doesn't have to be so scary or painful. It just requires patience, consistency, a small bit of knowledge about your dog's natural behavior, and a willingness to follow these ten important steps.

Bryan Bailey is a nationally recognized behaviorist, and award-winning author of Embracing the Wild in Your Dog and The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It. Bryan has studied wolf and other predatory behavior worldwide. He has been featured on CNN, Fox & Friends, SiriusXM Radio, and in many publications, including Dog World, The Chicago Tribune, HOSS Magazine, and The Miami Herald. Bryan is currently working on his fourth book, The Impenetrable Lie - Rehabilitating Fearful and Aggressive Dogs.