Colorado Springs Dog Boarding

House breaking is one of the courses offered to dog owners at a Colorado Springs dog boarding facility. Owners are told that unless for some reason your dog will not accept a leash you should always keep him on it while taking him out for a potty run. Keeping your dog on a leash lets him know that you are not in the yard for fun but rather to take care of his business. Use a leash that is at least six feet and let him walk in a circle around you while you remain stationary. If he goes, you should shower him with praise. Don't take him out into the neighborhood to use the potty unless you plan to do so even in the dead of winter. By assigning one spot in your yard as the dog's toilet you can not only help him to become house broken quicker but also avoid unnecessary messes. Train him to use one spot and he will not consider the entire garden his bathroom. This is especially important if you have children who also use the yard or like to have barbeques. As your dog is taking care of his necessity label it by giving the command. Teaching your dog that the command means to "Go" takes time and patience. Treat to reinforce this behavior and make sure that anyone who takes the dog outside for his potty runs knows the correct command. Once your dog is trained to go on command you will find your times together more relaxing. You will also be able to visit friends or children in need of animal therapy without having to worry about accidents.