Living in a big city and owning a pet can be a hassle for many working pet owners. 
That's why house training your pet is one of the best investments you can make of your time because in the end you will be so glad you put all the effort in house-training your pet. House-training should be one of the very first tasks that every dog owner undertakes in the introduction of their puppy to its new home. 
1. Create a schedule that is practical for you to maintain. If you can not stick to your schedule - you can’t expect the dog to adhere to it.
2. Do not allow your dog to free feed until house training is well established. Be very careful of your dogs diet - avoid foods and/or snacks that can be upsetting to his digestive tract.
3. Schedule your dog’s bed time and waking-up time. Adhere to these times as closely as possible.
4. Young pups will require frequent nap times, be sure that your schedule can accommodate the pup’s naps. Remember that the pup will need to be taken outside after each nap so be sure to have a pet identification tag securely attached to his/her collar at all times.
5. Emotional intensity - after intense emotional stimulation (badly scared, frightened, or a particularly rowdy play session) the pup may need to relieve himself.
6. Within two to three days, most dogs will be able to “control themselves” for eight hours during the night. You must keep in mind that your daytime schedule will need to be somewhat flexible. By paying attention to your dog, you will learn his nap requirements. Your dog will learn “the routine” and you will both have a schedule that you can live with.
That's why house training your pet is one of the best investments you can make of your time because in the end you will be so glad you put all the effort in house-training your pet. House-training should be one of the very first tasks that every dog owner undertakes in the introduction of their puppy to its new home. 1. Create a schedule that is practical for you to maintain. If you can not stick to your schedule - you can’t expect the dog to adhere to it.
2. Do not allow your dog to free feed until house training is well established. Be very careful of your dogs diet - avoid foods and/or snacks that can be upsetting to his digestive tract.
3. Schedule your dog’s bed time and waking-up time. Adhere to these times as closely as possible.
4. Young pups will require frequent nap times, be sure that your schedule can accommodate the pup’s naps. Remember that the pup will need to be taken outside after each nap so be sure to have a pet identification tag securely attached to his/her collar at all times.
5. Emotional intensity - after intense emotional stimulation (badly scared, frightened, or a particularly rowdy play session) the pup may need to relieve himself.
6. Within two to three days, most dogs will be able to “control themselves” for eight hours during the night. You must keep in mind that your daytime schedule will need to be somewhat flexible. By paying attention to your dog, you will learn his nap requirements. Your dog will learn “the routine” and you will both have a schedule that you can live with.
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