Today’s Motivational Monday post is about dogs learning to go potty at the potty station and not in the neighbor’s yard.  Training your dog to potty on command relieves so much stress and embarrassment while taking your dog out on trips.  If you train your dog to potty before going into the store, you won’t have to worry about them having an accident while you shop.  The same applies when you hang out at a restaurant for a couple of hours.

Zoey and Olive are learning that when we go on walks, we wait until we get to the potty station or a designated area where I can dispose of their waste respectfully.  While out on a walk, we walk until I find a potty station or a garbage can.  Once there, I give the commands Sit, Stay, and OK.  They know that this is where they can sniff to their hearts’ desire.  I also command them to Go Potty.  Once they “take care of business,” I praise them dearly and dispose of any waste.  Out of respect for the community, they are taught not to mark on city landmarks or neighbors’ yards.  The more I practice this during neighborhood walks, the more they’ll be ready to go on family trips and to potty when commanded, making the trip more enjoyable and peaceful for all.

Start practicing now so that your dog will be ready for family trips this holiday season!