Potty Training Fails: What Your Puppy Is Trying To Tell You #312
Visit us at shapedbydog.com If your puppy’s potty training isn’t going as planned and you’re finding puddles where you least expect them, it might be time for a reset. In this episode, I share the 10 most common reasons why puppies have accidents in the house and what you can do to help. You’ll discover how to recognize your puppy’s “tells,” adjust routines, supervision, and expectations and bring clarity and confidence back to potty training for both you and your puppy. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why a “potty trained” puppy might still have accidents in the house. • How the H.O.T. Method helps set every puppy up for success. • How accidents could signal a possible health issue and how to rule them out. • Why some puppies avoid going outside in certain weather or on specific surfaces. • How setting realistic expectations helps both you and your puppy. • The connection between supervision, freedom, and potty training progress. • The difference between managing behavior and actually training it. • How to recognize your puppy’s “tells” and teach them to communicate. • Examples of some of my own dog’s “tells.” • Simple routines that make potty training consistent and reliable. • Why proper clean-up prevents repeat accidents. • How emotions or scolding can create confusion. • What might be reinforcing your puppy’s indoor accidents. • How to use a positive interrupter to redirect accidents before they happen. • Why celebrating small wins builds lasting success. • How to see every accident as feedback and keep progress moving forward. Resources: 1. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 2. Podcast Episode 250: Expectations Vs Reality: Navigating The Path To Dog Training Success - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/250/ 3. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 4. Podcast Episode 166: Puppy Freedom: How Much Is Too Much? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/166/ 5. Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3&si=43hw1UJ7r7fV12Sf 7. Podcast Episode 275: How To Teach A Dog To Speak: From Parlor Trick To Working Dog Skill - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/275/ 8. Podcast Episode 115: Understanding Your Dog’s Language - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/115/ 9. Podcast Episode 254: Why Your Older Puppy Or Dog Is Not House Trained And What To Do About It - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/254/ 10. Podcast Episode 140: Stop Your Puppy’s Excited Peeing Or Submissive Urination - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/140/ 11. Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/2/ 12. Podcast Episode 158: Stop Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors With This Positive Interrupter - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/158/ 13. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 14. Podcast Episode 234: How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett’s Backup Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/234/ 15. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EQpRKDaq9mQ
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Training Tips From Susan: Connected, Driven, Or Detached? How To Recognize And Grow The Right Kind Of Focus In Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Connected, Driven, Or Detached? How To Recognize And Grow The Right Kind Of Focus In Your Dog I’m sharing what it really means for a dog to be connected, driven, or detached, and how to recognize and grow the right kind of focus in your dog. Understanding where your dog’s focus truly lies is the first step to building stronger teamwork, better communication, and lasting connection. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGu03YVsN1k
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Training Tips From Susan: How To Set Up A Successful Shaping Session With Your Dog
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! How To Set Up A Successful Shaping Session With Your Dog I’m sharing how to set up a successful shaping session that builds clarity, confidence, and success for you and your dog. When each piece fits together, learning becomes effortless, and your dog’s understanding grows step by step into stronger focus and reliable behaviors. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOT8z4B81eg
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Training Tips From Susan: Agility Foundations Before Equipment: What Puppies Really Need To Succeed
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Agility Foundations Before Equipment: What Puppies Really Need To Succeed When it comes to preparing your puppy for dog agility, success starts long before any equipment enters the picture. I’m sharing what puppies really need to succeed, including the key foundations that build confidence, connection, and joy in the sport from the very beginning. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJ0e7HYvPk
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Training Tips From Susan: Mini Q&A With Susan: When To Start Contacts, Build Foundations, And Stop Zoomies In Dog Agility
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often, our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Mini Q&A With Susan: When To Start Contacts, Build Foundations, And Stop Zoomies In Dog Agility When should you start dog agility contacts? What foundations do puppies need first? And how do you stop zoomies in the ring? I cover it all in this mini Q&A. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVtH3LQR0Qs
Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.
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