How do I teach my dog potty matter?  

All those who have dogs will agree that teaching potty manners is a tough act, that has no guaranteed period or degree of success. One dog may get it right in a few days while another will take months. Imagine the trouble of cleaning up carpets, mats, cushions and bed covers. Sometimes a dog will take a liking for a particular curtain and will drive you crazy by repeatedly soiling it. We dog lovers dont like to beat up the puppies so what do we do? Anyway beating up is never a solution. My new dog is giving me hell; its a labrador. I have had labradors before but this one proving to be a tough dog to teach. Somebody help me please.