Last week’s Tuesday post covered regular potty breaks throughout the day, and mentioned Sweet Home Pet Service for those midday hours when you cannot be home to let the dog out. This Tuesday is a quick reminder of the same message: regular potty breaks save you trouble later. They prevent accidents, prevent medical issues, prevent behavioral problems, and keep the dog comfortable. They are a small habit that pays off in big ways.
The Quick Recap
A dog that gets regular potty breaks throughout the day is a dog that:
– Has fewer accidents in the house
– Has a lower risk of urinary tract infections and other bladder issues
– Has a lower risk of constipation and anal gland issues
– Is more comfortable during the day and less reactive to small stressors
– Trains more easily for potty behavior
– Shows up to grooming appointments in a more relaxed state
None of those benefits are dramatic on their own. All of them add up to a dog that is healthier, more comfortable, and easier to live with.
What to Do Today
If your dog’s potty schedule is not where it should be, this is your reminder to adjust it. Add a midday break if there is not one. Hire a walker like Sweet Home Pet Service if you cannot be there for the midday break. Build the routine into your household. The dog will thank you, and so will your floors.
Before Your Next Grooming Appointment
Reminder: if your dog has a Vroom Grooms appointment coming up, make sure they have had a potty break shortly before the van arrives. A comfortable dog grooms better than a dog that has been holding it all morning. The polite thing to do before the appointment is a quick 5-minute walk. The dog gets to pee, the dog comes back inside calmer, the groom starts with a comfortable dog.
The Bottom Line
Potty breaks are not glamorous. They are not exciting. They are one of the most important things you do for your dog every single day. Keep doing them. Keep them regular. Keep them throughout the day. The dog is counting on you.
Stay fresh and furry, Nicole / Vroom Grooms LLC
About the Author
Nicole is the owner and certified groomer behind Vroom Grooms LLC, a mobile dog grooming service serving Northwest Ohio. She has been certified since 2020 after completing 640 hours of hands-on training, and notices a real difference between dogs that get regular potty breaks before grooming appointments and dogs that do not.
This post was drafted with help from Nagini 🐍, her digital assistant, who keeps the blog running, handles the tech side of the website, and makes sure Nicole spends more time with dogs and less time wrestling with WordPress.