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How Do I Schedule a Training Call?

We offer free training support to those with stubborn fur babies. We understand that sometimes a dog may be used to a certain routine and training them to go in a new spot may be difficult. This is especially challenging if a dog has been told their

My Pup Doesn’t Want to Go Potty on the Doggielawn Right Away!

This is completely new to them. They’ve learned their entire life NOT to go potty inside! So getting the go ahead from you with some positive reinforcement will help! Make sure you’re associating the DoggieLawn with potty time! Whether that means usi

Doggielawn Training 101: For Dogs That Are Used to Only Peeing Outside

Years of association has lead your dog to believe going potty in the house is a big “no-no,” so it’s confusing to them why you're suddenly letting them use the bathroom in the house.  But do not worry there is a solution, watch our helpful training v

DoggieLawn Training 101: For Dogs Who Are Not Housetrained (They Pee Wherever They Please!)

Dogs like to do their business on real grass. It’s that simple. They like the smell and feel of it because it’s natural!  Once they are hooked and you’ll love the ease and simplicity of the system. Like all new routines, it does take some time, patie

Doggielawn Training 101: For Dogs That Are Used to Using Pee Pads Or Artificial Grass

Is your pup having trouble transitioning from Artificial Grass or Pee Pads to the DoggieLawn? There are some great tips and tricks that we can recommend in our training video. Every dog is different, remember that patience is key and you will find su

How Do I Mark the Lawn With the Scent of Another Dog?

Marking The Unit Can Accelerate The Training Process:Dogs strongly “defend” their territory when they smell another dog on the grass. They will eradicate the other dog’s scent by peeing (marking) over the same spot. Making the unit smell like another

Why Is My Dog Peeing Next to the Lawn?

It’s likely that it’s time to replace the grass. Often, when the dog starts to go on the side of the grass, it means it’s time to get a new one. It may be too smelly with their own odor. But that’s a good sign because that means they’re definitely us

My Dog Is Digging And/or Chewing at the Grass!

For those playful pups, the grass is a new novelty that gets their curiosity going, which sometimes results in digging and chewing. We suggest that you supervise your dog when using the DoggieLawn to continually reinforce positive behavior AND imm

My Dog Would Rather Lounge on the Grass Instead of Using It to Go to the Bathroom!

Since they’re unfamiliar with the DoggieLawn, they’re thinking to themselves, “Oh, a new cushy place to lay down on. Cool!” Dogs want to mark their territory! You may need to put some pee on the DoggieLawn to remind them what it's really there for. A

My Puppy Doesn’t Make It to the Grass in Time and Instead Pees Near It!

Your best friend can’t make it on time! Their bladder may be too small to hold it for very long! Whether it’s the over excitement of play time or they were in the crate for longer than expected, make sure the DoggieLawn is in a spot where it’s easy t

My Dog Will Go on the Doggielawn, but Will Still Use Other Areas of My House for His/Her Bathroom Break!

It’s likely your pup is attracted to the odor from previous markings. To keep your dog from defecating in other parts of your house, do a thorough scrub-down with a cleaner that includes theingredients “Bio Enzymatic” or “Nature’s Enzymes.” These ing

My Dog Becomes Hesitant to Use the Lawn After a Week or Two.

If the grass becomes too moist they may become discouraged. There are two factors at play here - too much water or too much pee. We recommend not watering your lawn because most dogs dislike walking on wet grass. Also, your dog’s urine will yellow th