The consistent use of the command helps your dog understand what is expected. 3. Celebrate Success: If your dog goes potty, immediately celebrate the success with enthusiastic praise, playtime, treats, and petting. Making a big deal out of the success helps your dog understand that it did something good and reinforces the behavior.
Handling Non-Success
1. Back to the Crate: If your dog does not go potty within a few minutes, calmly return it to the crate. This signals to your dog that it missed an opportunity. 2. Retry: After waiting for 10-15 minutes, take your dog out again and return to the same potty spot, repeating the “go potty” command. This repetition helps reinforce the routine. Consistency is Key: Continue this process until your dog goes potty. Once the dog successfully goes, provide a reward and allow for some playtime outside the crate to reinforce the positive behavior.
Why This Method Works
Builds Routine: Dogs thrive on routine and consistency. By using the crate and scheduled potty
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