How to Stop Dog Poop Accidents
Top 5 Mistakes Dog Owners Make

How to stop dog poop accidents is one of the biggest dilemmas facing dog owners. I know for me, as a dog owner, I couldn't get my Lily to stop pooping in the house, especially after she marked her territory.  I was tired of steping in smelly piles and soaking up amonia-like puddles from my floor.  But what was I doing wrong?  I'll show you the top 5 biggest mistakes you're making and then I'll show you how to stop dog poop accidents in your home.

Mistake #1 - Failure to Make a Schedule

If you're anything like me, you're so excited about having a cute cuddly puppy in your home. You want to make her feel welcome.  The last thing you want to do is give her a strict schedule because you think it's cruel.

On the contrary.  If you want to learn how to stop dog poop accidents in your home, you MUST put your puppy/dog on a strict Schedule.

It's easier than it sounds.  I'll give you an example of a schedule you can follow later in the article, but for now, just know that you need a schedule.

Mistake #2 - Failure to Consider Your Lifestyle

I forgot to take into account my lifestyle before I adopted Lily.  I was rarely home. Depending on your lifestyle, certain housetraining methods work better than others. If you're never home, how can you stop dog poop accidents?  You can't - and neither could I, which brings me to the next biggest mistake.

Mistake #3 - Failure to Establish a Training Method

I didn't know there were different housetraining/potty training methods based on the lifestyle a dog owner leads. For example, the direct method, is the method you would use if you're someone that owns a house or has access to a backyard and can take your dog out immediately to poop in a particular area in the yard.

On the other hand, there's the indoor potty training method, which is highly recommended for dog owners who are seldom home.

Mistake #4 - Failure to be Consistent

My next biggest mistake was that I was inconsistent with my dog and her schedule. Dogs need consistency. Sometimes I'd take Lily out at 3:00 p.m., other times at 4:00 p.m. 

I'd always feed her - but at different times of the day.  If you want to learn how to stop dog poop accidents, you have to feed her and walk her on a consistent schedule. 

Mistake #5 - Failure to Supervise

My next biggest mistake was that I inconsistently supervised her.  A new puppy needs constant supervision. You have to see the warning signs of when she's getting ready to poop. The only way to know that is to set up a feeding and walking schedule - and supervise, supervise, supervise.

The Solution...

Now that we know the biggest mistakes we make as new puppy owners, I'm going to show you how to set up a puppy/dog schedule and how to stop dog poop accidents.

Sample Puppy Schedule

7am Puppy wakes – outside for Toilet

9am First meal then toilet

11am

1pm Second meal then toilet

3pm

5pm Play time then toilet

7pm Third meal then toilet

9pm

11pm Toilet visit before bed

This schedule is specifically designed for puppies, but adult dogs can use this same schedule with very slight moderation.

Remember, patience, consistency, and lots of praise will go a long way in training your dog how to stop dog poop accidents in your home.

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