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It’s very easy as a family to be over excited by the fact that you have got a new addition to the family. There are somethings that you must do as soon as you get home to start you dog training off from the very start. The most important thing to do is to show him where he has to go to the toilet.

As soon as you get into the house take the dog to where you will want them to go to the toilet not only will this give him the opportunity to relieve himself but it will also allow him to check out his new environment by sniffing around. Once he has finished going to the toilet you should make a fuss of him by giving him lots of praise, this will positively reinforce to him that this is the place to go to the toilet. If he didn’t go to the toilet then keep taking him out to the same place at regular intervals until he does go to the toilet only praise him there once he has actually been to the toilet.

Potty training or house training your dog is very important. It is the thing that causes most friction and stress when you get a new dog. You want to avoid as much stress as you can so it is important that you take the lead nd guide your dog in this way right fro the off.