Looking After Pets

As mans best friend, we want our favorite mutt to be well behaved in the different social situations it finds itself. This teaching needs to commence whilst the hound is young. We want the dog not to be frightened or belligerent towards individuals or other pets. Dog socialisation is a crucial part of dog training.
Studies at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine showed that the first 3 months are key, and the easiest for socialisation. For many puppies this period is dealt with by the dog breeder. After that period it is still key, but takes more time and planning and effort. This is also the experience of professional London dog sitters who are often asked for help.
Dogs are so similar to us humans, if the original experience is painful, we will avoid it or be anxious in the future, soone step at a time. Do not compel the puppy. If in doubt, stop and do it again later. Remember young puppies tire easily and need to rest often, so do new things for short periods and give plenty of rest in between.
So what approach should I take?
• Invite friends and family, small, large, varied looking, different sexes. Be careful and fully monitor introductions to children.
• Introduce him to a collar and then a leash. Just put the collar on, later attach the leash and let him walk around with it, then you can walk him around a bit with it on. Only use a lightweight buckle collar with a puppy.
• Visit your friends and families in their apartments.
• Try and introduce diverse bitches, particularly other sociable, vigorous and vaccinated bitches. Be prudent until the puppy is fully vaccinated, meeting hounds of unknown history.
• If you know people with bitch friendly cats, see if you can visit?
• Meet other animals, do you have a local farm near you? Difficult in towns, but look for opportunities.
• Driving is part of life. So take puppy out for as many practical short drives in the automobile. Park up and let pooch watch the world pass by, in the security of the car. This will introduce him to noisy. Initiate him to other piercing noises such as drills.
• Lug or walk him to spots where there is local bustle such as the mall and open spaces. Find a restaurant or coffee house where you can sit outside with your hound and watch the world go by. Loads of people will come and say hi to him.
• Introduce your pooch to activities in the house, within the constraints of safety, house work, cooking and TV.
• Puppy grooming, quality time for the two of you, develop the routine of brushing, bathing and inspection.
• Careful with training the pup on stairs, if you are a typical town apartment owner, this may be more difficult.

Dog socialisation, start today and have a wonderful sociable pooch.

Dog grooming is a critical factor of dog care. Dog grooming consists of a number of different tasks. Routine brushing and combing to eliminate dead hair, skin and general flotsam and jetsam. Bathing and nail trimming, as well as maintaining your dog’s ears, eyes and mouth.
For good dog health you should groom daily, in addition it gives quality bonding time with your pooch. Your dog will see it as another form of petting. Dog grooming should be commenced early in the puppies life, build a regular routine, time of the day, place and do in the same way. When starting dog grooming, be soft, but decisive, that way he will not be anxious, but knows where he stands.
The brushing and combing will look after your dog’s coat, removing all sorts of skin irritant and pests, giving a healthier and shinier coat. The exact type of grooming required depends on the dog breed, the below is non-specific and ideal for most dogs, but either verify with the dog breeder, or research it on the net, or your dog sitter should be able to help.
Bathing
Bathing is an important part of dog grooming. You will hear many different views on how often a specific dog or breed should be bathed. The different aspects turn around mother natures self grooming preserves natural body oils. Whilst bathing, even with special dog shampoos will bathe the natural essential oils away. So often people wait until the dog is dirty before washing. There could be a man / woman thing, with the ladies generally wanting to wash regularly and more frequently. Normally a bath around every two months or so should be allowed for.
It is important in bring up a dog to introduce them to bathing at an early age, so it comes naturally, and even look forward to it. Before a planned bathing of the dog it is best to brush the dog well.
For a stress free bath, plan the dog bath well, get everything you need at hand prior to getting the pooch. Bathing is especially stressful for those in large cities, with lack of space and without the delights of shower rooms and utility rooms by the garden. For us town dwellers, we must take the dog up to the shower room.
Keeping a secure footing is important, so place the rubber mat in your bath. To evade ear problems, shield the ears by using cotton wool in the dog’s ears to stop water ingress into the ears. Some breeds with large ears such as Retrievers can be particularly susceptible to ear problems.
To avoid shocking your pooch use warm water to rinse your dog. It is easier to use a shower or spray hose. Keep the nozzle head close to the fur and do not spray onto the dog’s face, as this could upset him.
Choosing the right dog shampoo is important, do not use human shampoos. Do not use too much and start from the head and top and work downward and in the direction of the tail. Be careful to avoid the eyes. Important areas to spend time on washing well are around the chin, particularly if the dog is messy with food, behind the ears, around the toes and the rectum.
Finish by rinsing with warm water, ensuring all the shampoo is washed out.
Do not forget the natural way for a dog to remove water is to shake, so let him and stand clear, after this you can rub him down. Some people like also to use a hair dryer, especially women again! This is not normally needed unless you are needing to take him out. It is better to finish drying off naturally inside.

The other jobs of dog grooming and dog care will be covered later, including coat care, ear and teeth care and nail trimming

How do I go about choosing a new pet for the family? What is the best pet for our family? Good start by collecting information. This is crucial as a pet is for life, so if in doubt do not have a pet.
A bit negative there, but there is such a wide range of potential pets to pick from, all of them can be pleasurable, but have diverse advantages and disadvantages. You can decide from a dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig, reptile, spider, snake and the list goes on and on.
You should to involve everybody in the choice, it needs to be a complete family decision. Due to its significance I suggest you talk about and write down your purpose for wanting a pet. Add to it on a large sheet of paper, with a column for the pet, some columns to rank each pet. The headings for a pet include, time (yours), cost (pets are pricey), pet care, space needed, ability to fuss, interest, collective activity, any phobias, other issues.
Pets take time, some need more than others. Time eating animals are those that require regular exercise such as dogs and horses. Dogs originated from wolves and maintain many of those characteristics. They are used to regularly covering large areas every day to search for food, so most breeds have need of a minimum one to two hours a day walking. This should be part of a routine and done rain or shine. Others may have need of a lot of grooming, changing water etc. A pet sitter often spends a lot of their visiting time to brushing long haired cats, though the cat sitter and cat enjoy it. You may hanker after a specific animal, but do you have the time for him? Be straight with yourself and the prospective pet.
Expense, think of costs. There is the potential cost of the pet to start with, which for a pedigree pet can be expensive. I would strongly advise you to consider adopting a rescue pet, there are more and more of these now as families are unfortunately abandoning them to the pet charities – is this an opportunity for you to help out? The other set up costs include cages, leads, grooming aids, blankets / beds. Then there are the regular pet costs, food, which for a large animal can be substantial. I strongly recommend you to have your pet sterilized, many pet specialists and research have shown that you will have less behavioural issues with a sterilized pet. There are regular vet costs such as vaccinations, however some are difficult to plan for. Because of this I strongly propose you to invest in pet insurance, so you can manage with any problems that may occur. There are routine costs for flea treatment etc. This expenditure rapidly mount up.
Do you have the space for the animal? Some pets can be exciting, but you may not be able to fuss them, what is the crucial for you? No animal has everything. Can you pick up the animal? Rats are remarkably exciting, but some individuals do not like the scaly tail, or the idea of one.
You should to review the summary paper, you may not have the time for walking the dog during the week due to work pressures, but this may pay for a professional dog walker. Not enough space for the horse, use stables, but watch the cost.
So once you have chosen a type of pet, there is often a huge variety of different types and individual species to choose from, looking at hamsters there are five basic types, with very diverse characteristics. There is also the choice of numbers, some animals are better off alone, others as a pair because they require the company. Then there is the choice of sex, some animals have very different behaviour between the male and female. Male rats are lazier than females and urinate more.
Final steps, I would recommend you to take the pet for a test drive. Find someone with a similar pet, that you can look after for a few days, or even be a pet sitter for them during the summer vacations. Talk to the owner about the costs, the effort that is required, and do not forget the pleasure that the animal gives. An alternative is to do some pet charity work.
Pet breeders and dog trainers are exceptionally knowledgeable, so visit and discuss with them.
I hope this helps, go and enjoy a new pet.

Living through the financial crisis is difficult enough, but add pets which rely on you for nourishment, protection and veterinary care, every little bit helps.
It’s a sad fact that many animals are given up or abandoned every day, as animal lovers fight to cope with today’s financial climate.
This is exceedingly thorny for animal charities who have look after pets when money is scarce, having to rely solely on contributions to keep their animals in good wellbeing.
Here are a few points which should help make looking after a animal on a budget more manageable:
1. Consider every animal expenditure? Do you need that specific animal food or product? It is always a good idea to raise pets up with variety, both dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Watch out for special deals. You can stock up. Consider vouchers, search on the net for some promotions. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, especially with promotions, the smaller pack can be more economical.
2. Wherever possible, pet owners can often club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the overall price and passing on savings to all.
3. Veterinary bills are an unknown factor but must be considered. If cash is a little difficult, you may find a lot of Vets will allow you to spread the cost, and reimburse in instalments. If you can, afford it – have or keep pet insurance.
4. Can you modify the way you live? It’s not all about finding ways to keep your pet more cheaply, see if you can do it for yourself!
5. What about earning some cash? Perhaps find a dog walking job Become a Dog Walker. Good companies will require you do it regularly. There is also the possibility of becoming a pet sitter, though good businesses such as London Pet Sitter will also require you be a London dog walker.
6. What about your other pets, you may have put your cats in a cattery, what about using a cat sitter? The pet may prefer it and the pet sitters often do other things.
7. Do use external stabling or boarding? Many horses can exist quite contentedly outside for most of the year, just make sure there’s nourishment, water and protection to harsh elements available. If this is a suitable option for your horse, it could reduce the cost of stabling significantly.
8. Are you thinking of choosing a pet, certainly consider taking a pet from a charity, they are suffering at the moment.
Enjoy your pet, they are worth the cost.

Existence as a pet sitter is a great job, for others it would be totally incompatible. A wonderful pet sitter requires to adore animals, every animals. It is not just a requirement, it ought to be a natural love. Whether it is a hamster, dog or one that some folks may fear. Common pet issues for potential pet sitters are scorpions, spiders, lizards, snakes and reptiles. In a larger company, they may be able to handle this, but typically pet sitting is a small business with only two or three people, so you will need to handle these animals as a pet sitter. Luckily these animals require minimal care, but as a pet sitter you cannot avoid feeding and watering them. Sometimes the owner may need the pet sitter to give small live animals to the pet. In my experience other animals that cause possible issues for pet sitting include rats, “I don’t like the scaly tail”, especially as the rats and owners love the frequent fuss and handling of the pet.

The demand for pet sitting is usually centred around the major holidays of Christmas, Thanksgiving and summer holidays. There is also a demand for pet sitting at weekends throughout the year. Because of this seasonality, pet sitting frequently includes dog walking which is something that is needed all year.

Dog walking in a first-class pet sitting business will restrict the highest number of dogs to below four. Superior businesses such as London dog walking will give you T-shirts, sweaters and all weather gear. This is of common benefit, as the free clothes are branded, dog walking is great publicity for their pet sitting services. You will not however be allowed to wear these when pet sitting, as it will let the world know that the owners are away on holiday. Though one of the advantages of pet sitting with someone going in and out and doing other things such as emptying the mail box, reduces the probability of break-ins.

Pet sitting often requires the pet sitter to do other tasks around the house. A pet sitter will often maintain the garden and house plants. Pet sitters frequentally look after cats, who due to their territorial origins, hardly ever like leaving their home. Cat lovers dislike the separation from their feline partners, so companies such as London cat sitting will place photos and a diary on their web site for the pet owners.

Good businesses such as London pet sitters and clients will require a pet sitter be police checked as they are frequently visiting homes alone

So pet sitting is a wonderful job for those whom it fits, try it!

Dog Walking is work our that everyone can do. What’s great about it is that you can do it by yourself or with a friend. If you do not have somebody, the dog supplies great company. It’s simple to do, and requires no special equipment, apart from a dog, a lead and comfy shoes. It is also free, in fact you can make money out of it. In addition it can be done anywhere, anytime, even in London dog walking is popular.
Dog walking has many benefits. It is the key element of dog care. It uses calories, it is a weight loss aid. One hour of dog walking (you as well) will use between 200 and 300 calories, depending on your weight. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. Walking does not strain your legs and ankles, unlike running, which can damage your joints and bones.
In fact it really helps the knees. The action of dog walking stimulates cartilage growth and the flow of synovial fluid within the knee. It also strengthens the muscles that protect the knee.
Because dog walking is weight-bearing it also helps strengthens the muscles that protect the hips. At the same time it strengthens bones therefore reducing the probability of fracture due to osteoporosis. By strengthening the core muscles of the spine and abdomen, dog walking helps reduce the chance for getting low back pain.
The increased exertion needed for dog walking helps the heart to pump more strongly. This helps reduce blood pressure with the subsequent reduced risk for stroke and heart attack.
Dog walking increases the respiratory rate (breathing rate), promotes increased flow of oxygen to the rest of the body and also helps eliminate the build up of carbon dioxide. A major plus for you and the dog is improved energy.
Studies show that exercise such as dog walking raises endorphin levels which helps relieve pain, reduces serum cortisol levels which helps reduce anxiety (as does having animals around, so a double benefit), and may also decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
So how do I {kick off with} start dog walking.
Pretty simple. Start with a good pair of walking shoes. If you have a history of flat feet, you should use orthotics.
Do not try to do too much at the very beginning. Build up gradually increasing the amount you walk. A great objective is 10,000 steps per day, which is approximately 5 miles. If that seems like a lot, note, most people already walk about 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day during the course of a normal day. Please note that many dogs, who evolved from wolves still have the same characteristics, require to walk over 5 miles a day. Most have the stamina for ten or more miles a day.
Depending on your fitness, you can start from low levels. Only one issue, I don’t have a dog. Not a problem, enquire around, there are many individuals who are time starved and don’t have ~ enough time for walking their dog. Increasingly, during this credit crunch period, dogs are being given to into dog charities, so either volunteer to become a dog walker or why not take a dog home with you.
Strapped for cash, why not help out people who do not have time for dog walking and set up a business walking their dog.
What speed for your dog walking will depend on you and your dog. Start slowly. A medium pace, you can walk up to about 2-3 miles an hour. You should be breathing faster and feel your heart rate increasing but still be able to carry on a conversation. You need to make sure that the dog is not pulling you, its not good for him and it is more exhausting for you.
Remember, it’s crucial to keep up your dog walking routine, for both you and the dog! Enjoy it.

Boxers are a wonderful for any lively household or individual. They are a very devoted, energetic, inquisitive and social breed. Because of their loyalty Boxers make excellent watch dogs.
Boxers can sometimes be wilful, resulting in more difficult training than for other breeds.  United with their lively character makes obedience training key. For this reason professional dog walking companies such as London dog walkers are often asked to help Boxers respond better to positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training. Whilst a loving and protective dog, Boxers are powerful so supervise carefully with children. Boxers can become easily bored and are likely to suffer from separation anxiety, combined with requiring a lot of exercise, results them in not being a good choice if you cannot give them the time they need.
They evolved from an ancient fighting dog known as the Assyrian Molossian, that was used in battles. This breed reached Germany in the 1700s this was known as the Bullenbeisser and was known for its power, even in bear and boar hunting. It became a general utility dog. When the Bullenbeisser and English Bulldog  in the 1900s  the resultant offspring was the Boxer. The name Boxer was believed to have been given of the way they pawed at the ground or air during play.
Boxers are an extremely popular dog, almost always in the top 10 breeds in most countries.
They are strongly built and are seventy centimetres  (twenty four inches) at the shoulder and have an average weight of 30-35 kgs ( 60-80 pounds). As a breed Boxers are part of the Working dog group.
Their heads are the distinctive feature, with broad short skulls with very powerful jaws and a square muzzle. The lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw. Boxers often had docked tails and cropped ears, which is now banned in many countries. In the UK there is a naturally short tailed (bobtail) version that has been bred, accepted by the Kennel club in the UK, this characteristic disqualifies the breed in many countries.
Boxers are uncomplicated to groom with their relatively short hair and that they shed little, resulting in the requirement for brushing only a couple of times a week. The [normal~ typical] hair colours are fawn and brindle, with a white or paler underbelly and the front feet, which can extend to all four feet and the neck or face. If they have more then a third white, they are known as white boxers. White boxers are about a quarter of all births. They are not albinos, but these Boxers do suffer from a higher risk of sunburn and associated skin cancers. Being observant of the condition of the dog, the poo and skin is key to dog care. The white marking gene, extreme piebald, also results in [eighteen 18] % of white Boxers being affected by deafness. Boxer clubs prohibit white boxers from breeding and cannot be shown.
Boxers have a life expectancy of 10 years on average.
They suffer from heart and hip related hereditary problems. In addition they have a far higher likelihood to suffer from cancer than other breeds, with a UK survey showing that nearly forty percent of Boxer deaths were due to cancer.
They are a wonderful breed so if you have the time and energy for a Boxer, go get one!

Planning your holidays, what are you going to do with our loved pet? Being apart from your favourite pet is so hard. You might even think it is less agonizing to be removed from the children for a fortnight. It’s a surprise that some individuals think it is joyful, delightful when the spouse is away for a fortnight or so on a boys holiday, no issues on what to eat and where to go out to. What pain, however, with deciding what to do with your loved pet whilst you are on vacation .
What are the pluses of pet sitting? There are two parts, ones for you and those for your pet. You know who is the most important, so let’s start with the pet first.
Pets, especially cats, are often anxious by nature, moving them away from their comfort zone, immediately puts them on edge, thats why using cat sitters is so popular. Its not surprising that through evolution these animals have had their area, which they kept to and mark with urine, to make it clear. They will fight for this area if needed. Not surprising they do not like leaving their home. What state did your pet come home in, when he was in boarding? Was he filthy? Was he thinner?
Boarding the pet at home is better, as they live in their loving home, with number one toy and all outlooks, smells and noises they are used to.
Your pet will be looked after and played with. The pet will not be nervous as you introduced the pet sitter to your favourite one.
Before and after the holiday, when stressed out with all the work to be done, all you need is the hassle to take the cat to, or collect from, the boarding place. You know the situation, you get back late, you are exhausted; tons still to do. It would be great to have your pet, but its not possible to collect him until tomorrow. Pets do not like travelling in cars, with all the bizarre noises and smells, often upsets them. It is also statistically dangerous for the pet (you as well!)
Neighbours, friends and family can be a disaster for your pets, either at your home – or theirs Are you dreading going to them to ask for support to do the pet sitting? With professional pet sitting companies such as London dog walking, they will do many activities such as tidying the yard and watering the pots. Potential thieves will notice the activity and reduce the likelihood of burglary.
Do you fret how the pet is managing whilst on holiday. Have the family remembered to come round and feed them, it was bizarre that the rabbit dug itself out of the pen year before last, over one night! Are they giving them too much food? The London pet sitters will even send you photos, or make them accessible on the web, and post a diary of how your pet is managing on. Is he eating well? How are the little ones? Pet sitting is even more positive for the young pets, where movement is an even more stressful event.

For Father – it is often the most economical solution.
Go away and have a lovely holiday.

The Havanese is one of the Bichon type breeds, that includes Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen and Maltese They are a lively little dog, toy dog that were bred to be good companions, so are good with children. They like to have peoples notice and will do tricks to catch peoples attention. This requirement for attention means they are not the choice for a working couple. They love following owners around the house, but are rarely overly possessive of their “ people”, so are superb with other dogs, pets and other animals. This seeking for attention often shows when eating, as they like someone present, so if you leave the room, they will often follow, eating as they go, which can be messy. They are a “real dog”, playing games such as tug of war with all their strength. Like many toy dogs, they do not require long walks, but they do love attention. Professional dog trainers such as London Dog Training love them, as they are so responsive to positive reinforcement.

For dog care they are relatively simple. One advantage of the Havanese is that they do not shed much. You may see on lists that they do not shed, this misleading as all hair follicles will have a cycle of growing and dying, shedding it hair, but this is variable and not often, so there is no strong cycle of hair shedding. The coat catches the hair and dander internally, so many people think it is non-allergenic, but they all release dander that can aggravate allergies. If you have an allergy sufferer in the house, have one to stay for a few days to check.

The Havanese have a slight wavy double coat, which is soft and light, with a heavier undercoat.

The Havanese must be groomed every day, as the fur has a tendency to mat. If you are not showing the dog, you can have the coat trimmed. Whilst they have a good coat, it is a coat to keep the hot sun off the body, not warmth inside, so in some areas you may need to buy sweaters for them.

It is advisable to dry them after a bath with towels, rather than a hair drier, which can make their skin too dry and prone to infections. It is a breed that the kennel clubs, prefer and dictate a natural look, avoiding the bows and preferring the hair over the eyes, that protected their eyes from the Cuban sun.

The Havanese now come in many different colours and patterns, but were originally white.
The Havanese has a sturdy build relative to other toy dog breeds. The Havanese weight ranges from 4-6 Kgs ( 10-15 lbs). Its height measured at the withers is 220-290mm( 9-11 inches). The back raises from the withers to the rump which is unusual in dogs.

They have a sprightly agile movement. They are good swimmers, but many of them do not like swimming, but be prudent when near water if there is something for them to run after.

The Havanese have almond eyes, with average sized ears that are well covered and hang down. They are inclined to ear infections, so routinely check their ears and clean them. From time to time they may require their inner hairs to be plucked by hand or tweezers. The tail arches over the back and is also well covered. The Havanese have very sensitive noses and are trained often for search. The Havanese are easily trained so are often used in circus shows, tracking, hearing assistance dogs, mould, termite and drug search.

They normally live normally fifteen years. Like many other pure breeds they suffer from a few genetically-linked disorders. These include liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysplasia ( streaks and dots on the retina). It is recommended only to acquire Havanese from parent dogs who have clear eye certificates. Havanese may develop brown tear stains, which is especially noticeable on those with white or light coats.

The dog originated from the now extent Bichon Tenerife and was taken to Havana by original settlers and traders. Being popular in Havana in Cuba. Globally the Havanese is a new breed, taking off in the 1970s from only ten animals in the states. They were common in Cuba, prior to the revolution, but suffered afterwards. It is now one of the fastest growing registrations in most country kennel clubs. For this reason it may be difficult to acquire one, so the best of luck on finding one.

A superb family dog that is well worth considering.

This apparently is the top reason for puppies being taken to abandoned dog charities. It is often difficult and often professional dog walkers such as London Dog Walking are often asked to give advice, so a key part of puppy care. The general consensus as to the best way to toilet train is to use a cage. Often a breeder will {use a cagehave used one}, and will often sell on the crate, as the puppy is used to it. The cage method is based on the understanding that puppies do not like to mess their beds and in a cage would have no choice but to sleep in the mess. Whilst in these confines the puppy will try to control their bladder. Young puppies from 8 weeks or so should last about 8 hours. During toilet training, put the pup inside the crate whenever he cannot be supervised, whilst you are say having quality time with the children. Just before to placing pup into the crate or taking him out of the crate, take him outside so he can do his business. There should never be any water or food in the crate, just a blanket and maybe a toy to keep him occupied. As your confidence with your puppy increases, you can leave the puppy more and more out of the crate.
The cage needs to be right size, enough floor space for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The crate is essential for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing cages as he grows, purchase one large enough for his full grown size, with a partition that you can move as he grows.
The two alternatives to crate toilet training a puppy are constant supervision, which in today’s busy life is too difficult for most people. This involves being with pup all the time, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the carpet. Then taking him straight out to do his business, then return him straight back, remembering to give him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The pup needs to understand the reason he went outside was for the toilet, nothing else, do not confuse him.

The third alternative to potty training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging the pup to use these areas, for practical reasons positioned in the bathroom or utility room. The papers have chemicals to attract the pup. When you observe with their pre- potty pattern, pick them up quietly and carry them to the papers. Praise them if they go to the toilet. The problem with this method, is you have to transition them to doing this outside, by moving the papers closer to the door.
Toilet timing, generally, puppies need to go out, soon after waking and around 40 mins after feeding.
At times puppies will spontaneously urinate when scared or excited, sometimes known as submissive urination. Do not punish the puppy for this. If the puppy is liable to this, go for a walk, before any excitement, like family coming. Or if visiting, take them for a walk, just prior to, or when you arrive. The puppy will normally grow out it after 4-8 months.
To strengthen the potty training, as in dog training, you need to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everyone in the family or in contact with the dog, such as your dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words.
Outside: For going outside, to go to the potty. Use a different word such as “play” if its for more of a fun activity, though he may eliminate when he is there.
Potty: Go to the toilet.
Good Dog: For any praise to give him.
No: When they are doing anything wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside.
There are probably two rules to follow:
1. Always praise success.
2. Do not punish the puppy, if you do not catch him in the act of doing something wrong. He will have no idea why you are scolding him.

If you see him in the act of urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.

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