Don't start your training effort until you consider these critical 3 key tips on potty training a puppy.

* Dogs are all pack animals.
They like company and are not solitary animals. Leaving your doggie alone a lot is not the natural state for your pet. Remember that dogs are social and look to a pack leader to be the boss. While some are much more social than others, the key to remember here is that they all prefer interaction with their others and that means YOU.

* Pack animals like dogs prefer having a safe and secure place they call their own.
This "den" is that place and a key behavior of canines. So you can take advantage of your pups natural desire to rest in a clean den by using a crate for training. Crate training is the absolute best way to teach your pet where you want them to do their bathroom duties.

Doggies, despite drinking out of the toilet are actually quite clean especially when it comes to keeping their resting den sanitary. They instinctively know NOT to go to the bathroom in the same area where they sleep and will only do so when there is no other choice.

Note however that some pups have developed bad habits that have altered this natural preference and you may have behaviors that need fixed even before you fully start house training.

* Canines don't speak our language.
They understand what we say more by voice inflection or how we say something than the actual words. Communication with your doggie means the use of not only body language but also voice inflection.

This is why it's important not to try house training corrections when you're angry. Your pet won't understand your frustration and it may only work to cause more problems.

Consistency from you will go a long way to making your housetraining efforts a success. These highlights and many more tips are available for free by signing up for the tips on potty training a puppy online course. The course explains in more detail the importance of consistency and how to really housetrain your pet.

It's no secret that some pet owners have failed in trying to teach their dog and have ended up with a less than trustworthy animal. By making a consistent effort and having the determination and patience however, you can housetrain your dog no matter what age, bad behaviors that are established, or even breed.

Your next step is to sign up for the free house training course to get all the information necessary for successfully training your dog. All you really need for a richer life with your pup is a simple crate training and some tips to get you started off in the right direction. Get started today.