Potty Training means NO 24-hours access to Water!

Potty training will be very difficult if your dog has access to water 24-7 (at least during the potty training period). If dogs are allowed water at random times of day, they will eliminate at random times of day. You will have no control over your dog's elimination.

Offer water to your dog 5-6 times a day

During the potty training period, offer water to your dog 5-6 times a day. Your dog must be allowed to drink

• after meals, and
• after play

If your dog is thirsty, allow your dog to drink as much water as he or she wants. In another word, you want to:

1. limit the number of times water is offered to your dog during potty training period, but
2. not limit the amount of water your dog should drink

After drinking, your dog will need to urinate. Many dogs will need to eliminate shortly after drinking. If dogs drink a lot of liquid, then they will need to urinate several times over the next few hours.