Puppy Training Program

Lesson 10: Special House Training Circumstances

Heat cycles, heavy exercise, and swimming

By Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public and make it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes.

Puppy Potty Training Solution, Lesson 10 – Special House-Training Circumstances

Periods when your puppy's house training may fall apart

Module Contents

  • Heat Cycles or Seasons (for girls)
  • Heavy Exercise
  • Swimming
  • Swimming in Salt Water

You have worked diligently in your efforts to potty train your puppy and your efforts are paying off. We are so proud of you and your pup! But, as you know, puppies are not fully house trained until they are about six months old because of their physical development. There are some important things you need to know as your puppy begins to reach adolescence that might impact your pup’s house training.

Read Special House-Training Circumstances

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Dr. Gayle Watkins, PhD is the Founder of Avidog, the leading educational platform for dog breeders and puppy owners, and Gaylan's Golden Retrievers, her 40-year breeding program. Today, Gayle is the only golden retriever AKC Gold Breeder of Merit, and is a three-time AKC “Breeder of the Year.”