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potty training a puppyDogs are really affectionate animals and respond really well when you praise them for a job well done.

You can use this to your advantage when you are house training your puppy and it will really help you to establish a bond with your puppy that will last a lifetime.


While some dog trainers will tell you to use treats to praise you puppy, I have found that just saying something like “good boy” in a very positive and upbeat tone is enough to let your puppy know that he or she has done a good job.


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House training a puppy“There has got to be a better way to do this” I said as I mopped up another mess my puppy Rex had made while I was not watching him.


I had been trying to train him for a few months now and he just could not seem to get the hang of it. It seemed like every time I turned around, there was another mess on my floor. continue reading…

House training a beagle puppyOwning a beagle is one of life’s great joys, but when it comes to house training them, things are a little bit different.


Many people have trouble house training a beagle puppy mainly because of the beagle’s independent nature and tendency to run off after an unfamiliar scent.


It may seem like your beagle may be impossible to house train right now, but you can do it if you are persistent and use the right method to train your puppy. continue reading…

When it comes to house training your beagle, you may find that there are many ways and methods to train him with.


You could use paper training, crate training, or you could use the direct method to house train your beagle. But the best way to house train a beagle is to just pick one method and be consistent with it.


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