Control of the dog' sphincter

Dogs learn to make their necessities outside the house due to a natural instinct that forces them to keep their own sleeping zone clean. An eight weeks old puppy urinates approximately every two hours and defecates between two and six times a day. Most likely, the dog will do all this just as he wakes up, after each meal, after a nap and when visits arrive. When a puppy wants to defecate or urinate it will become more nervous and start walking in circles. Go outside with your dog and remain close to him while it's taking care of its necessities. As soon as the animal is over, if the necessities were taken care of in an appropriate place, congratulate or give the dog a reward. This way, the dog will learn quickly the right thing to do and the right place to do it. If you live in an apartment, place a sheet of newspaper beside the door, and teach your dog to use it. Once the animal is comfortable enough doing his necessities on the sheet, place the newspaper on the street and your dog will do exactly the same. Each time your dog does it correctly, congratulate him. Sometime later, you may be able to do so without the sheet of newspaper. 

Unable to control your dogs needs: Undoubtedly, your puppy will not be able to control its necessities every time. However, as it grows older, these "accidents" will loose frequency more and more. When it happens, clean with hot water and apply a biological deodorant in the affected zone to get rid of the remains of smell, since this would lead the animal to defecate again on the same spot. Never punish your dog due to one of this unfortunate events. If you find your pet on the precise moment he's about to do so, shout "no!" and take it outside. Some puppies learn to control their sphincters much quicker than others, but it is normal for a dog to stop doing its necessities in the house after seven or eight months of age. If you find yourself somewhat troubled by trying to induce these habits on your pet, say so to your veterinarian to avoid any possible physical disorder. It is very likely that with a change of eating habits, especially a change inducing a fiber rich nutrition, your dog will have one of this "errors".