How to Housebreak a Puppy. Golden tips from a lifelong dog person. By Helene Rubinstein Published: Nov 29, 2018 11:46 PM EST. Dorling Kindersley // Getty Images.

Dog owners often struggle with housebreaking their puppies, largely because they fall into common traps that prolong the process. According to Kathryn Newman, owner of Augusta Dog Training ...

Puppies are rambunctious, clumsy, curious and generally a bit chaotic. They bring lots of joy, but getting them familiar with a new home, keeping them from destroying things, housebreaking them ...

When the puppy comes into your home, he assumes that it is 'his' home and family. Harsh Taneja , a psychology student agrees, "Housebreaking my pup Lemmy, was very interesting and also tiresome ...

According to Kathryn Newman, owner of Augusta Dog Training, housebreaking is "98% prevention and 2% active training." Newman has identified five key misconceptions that lead to poor potty habits.