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The above advice is all good. You might try adding in a clicker to your training process so the dog understands that it has done what is expected when it completes a behavior. Then gradually decrease the number of treats at unpredictable intervals. When you don't provide a treat, make the next behav...

I agree that learning to go potty outside should be your initial introduction of your new puppy to your home. Be sure to stay out there with your dog. Your puppy needs to hear praise when it goes potty outdoors. The only way that you will know when the dog has gone is if you remain with it. Choose a...

Since you can't give up going anywhere the best thing would be to try to make the dogs time alone as happy as possible. Some people have found that leaving a radio on with a talk show playing calms their dog. The sound of voices makes the dog think that there is someone there. Lots of toys to play w...

Hello and welcome to the forum. We would all like to hear about your dog and see some pictures.

Welcome to the forum. Tell us about your dog or dogs. We all enjoy dog stories and discussing dog problems and we love to see dog pictures.

Hello and welcome to the board. It sounds like you have a lot of experience with dogs. I also know that we can always learn more. You are certainly in the right place for that.

Welcome to the forum. I have a lab mix who lives to fetch. In fact, I am playing fetch while I post this reply. Good luck with the training. It is a learning process for both dog and owner.