Whether you have a puppy who is first learning, or an adult dog with ongoing confusion, this book will teach you everything from the basics of housebreaking to more in-depth problem solving. You will learn how to teach your dog not to have any accidents indoors, and to use a designated bathroom area outdoors. Learn all about crate training, scheduling, how to handle it when there is an accident and how to prevent problems before they start. Solve problems such as territorial marking, accidents in a certain area, witholding, refusal to go out in inclement weather and much more. Special sections for rescued dogs, moving to a new home, for apartment dwellers, homeowners and every lifestyle. Sample schedules provided for those who work outside the home, those home all day and everyone in-between. A must-read for every dog or puppy owner!

An unbelievable amount of information all in one place. Presented in a conversational tone with an occasional bit of humor, Verni provides an in-depth understanding of how dogs think and teaches the reader how to build off of and develop dogs' instincts to keep their home clean. From the very basics to more detailed problem solving, every dog person can benefit from this book... from the first time puppy owner to rescue volunteers and even pet professionals. Well organized with a very detailed table of contents that makes future reference a snap.