Potty Mishaps

If you're anything like me, you probably hate it when your animal potties in the house when they know they shouldn't.

Although it doesn't happen very often anymore, it can be very irritating when it does happen. Here are a few tips that will help your pet remember when to alleviate themselves.

Dog:

• Even the best behaved and well-trained dogs have accidents. Make sure not to leave them alone in the house for extended periods of time - this is the time when they are most likely to have an accident.
• Make sure you are sticking to their potty schedule. Understand that if you get home from work late, that an accident might happen.
  
• If you find an accident in the house, rather than rubbing their nose in it (that never works you know), gently remind them where to go by taking them outside. If they go outside, make sure to really get excited and commend them for choosing the right spot.
  

Cat:

• Have you recently moved their litter box? If so, you might need to make sure they know where it is and that it is in a safe, quiet and private part of the house.
• Make sure their box is clean. many cats won't "go" if their box is dirty.

Do you have any other helpful suggestions to help your pet stay potty-trained?

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