How to Potty Train a Dog in 6 Simple Steps By Beth Jeffrey, Dog Trainer. Potty training your dog is fundamental and can be easier than you think. Here are 6 simple steps on how to potty train a dog. 1 – Show Your Puppy the Relieving Area The first thing you need to do when you get your puppy home is take them to relieve themselves. Regardless of your living situation and where you would like your dog to relieve, you should immediately take them there. You can attach a leash t

Summer is upon us and with it will come triple digit temperatures. We’ll all be doing our best to stay cool, and so will our family pets. But, they will definitely need our help. When those temperatures soar, your dog will need shade, fresh cool drinking water, and a shallow wading pool. Walks are best taken in early morning and evenings. Dogs are most comfortable walking on cool grassy ground. Walking your pet on sidewalks, parking lots or gravel can severely burn the pads o