How can you keep a dog from causing damage to your lawn and grassy areas of the yard? Choose a designated area for a potty place. Use an area that is not located near a focal point of lawn space ...

Always keep treats handy so that you're ready to reward the moment your dog is done pottying in the yard. Another mistake to avoid is immediately having the puppy return inside after going potty.

Potty training a puppy may sound like something that’s easy as pie. After all, dogs should be naturally drawn to using grass and dirt as their private restroom, right? And even if they do happen ...