Dogs have two natural instincts that you can use to your advantage when potty training them.  One is that they prefer not to pee or poop where they sleep. They will move to another area if given the chance. Number two is that they will pee or poop where there is already the residual smell of a previous pee or poop.

When potty training a dog there are basically two options to use - Indoors or outdoors.

Some people don't teach their canine friend this trick because they think by encouraging their dog to bark he will become a nuisance barker! This is not so. But YOU have to tell your doggie pal when and where to speak and when to stop. Don't encourage him if he starts or keeps on barking without you wanting him to. There are some tips on what to do then on the bottom of the page.