Sentences with phrase «in housetraining your dog»

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Dogs that have trouble with housetraining may have already adapted to living in dirt because they have nowhere else to urinate or defecate except their crates or cages.

You can give a dog a good foundation in that amount of time, such as teaching basic commands, housetraining and crate training, and teaching manners, such as no jumping on people or begging at the table.

This means that he's been housetrained using the crate method, which is an extremely efficient means of preventing your dog from soiling in the house.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

It is also a good idea to purchase pet cleaning supplies in advance of the arrival of your new dog, as accidents during the transition period are likely, even with housetrained dogs.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained

Elimination — again, in an otherwise housetrained dog (here's where I pause for a moment to consider how distressed I would have to be to soil myself)

I learned about a whole range of things you'd never expect to have to know when you get a dog, including, but not limited to, housetraining, nail clipping, dog aggression, barking, allergies (that one also cost me a lot of money in vet bills over the years), interactions between a variety of people and dogs, and what happens to a dog when it gets very old.

Dogs that eliminate in the house were probably never properly housetrained.

Crates can be a very positive, important tool in housetraining and overall training a puppy or even adult dog.

Successful housetraining depends upon proper confinement and ample chances for the dog to succeed in eliminating outdoors.

Larger dogs will need to go to the bathroom considerably less than puppies throughout the day but when housetraining they should be taken outside after sleeping and after eating as well as first thing in the morning and first thing at night.

Dogs don't understand the concept of time like humans do, and so being reprimanded for an action that's taken place in the past will confuse your dog and upset him unnecessarily, as well as accomplishing exactly nothing as far as housetraining goes.

Dogs that stayed in their homes were more expensive to purchase, went to obedience classes, received regular veterinary care, spent part of the day inside, were neutered or spayed, and were housetrained and relatively quiet.

When it comes to housetraining accidents, it's important to remember that your dog probably doesn't want to go in the house.

In addition, there seems to be some breed variation in how long it takes for housetraining to stick... toy breed dogs often take a while to be reliable because their bladders are so small, so have some extra patience if Princess is a tiny dog like a Yorkie or a ChihuahuIn addition, there seems to be some breed variation in how long it takes for housetraining to stick... toy breed dogs often take a while to be reliable because their bladders are so small, so have some extra patience if Princess is a tiny dog like a Yorkie or a Chihuahuin how long it takes for housetraining to stick... toy breed dogs often take a while to be reliable because their bladders are so small, so have some extra patience if Princess is a tiny dog like a Yorkie or a Chihuahua.

It is important to realize that «success in housetraining» is relative by the size and breed of the dog, though.

It may seem cruel for a dog to be curled up in a crate, but crate training is a humane tool to prevent destructive behavior and aid in housetraining.

Housetraining does not automatically transfer to someone else's house, so keep your dog on leash, in a crate, or in a portable exercise pen when visiting.

Many owners see housetraining as the first step in in the dog - training process.

I also do phone consultations for housetraining problems in dogs.

An older dog that's not already housetrained can often learn quickly and likely won't have as many accidents in the house as a puppy.

Housetraining should be black and white in the dog world.

While it's quite rare, some dogs who were once reliably housetrained seem to lose their training after a major change occurs in the household, such as the addition of a disliked individual or the departure or death of a favored family member or pet.

An Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Ms. Williams specializes in dog, cat, and other types of pets with behavior problems like aggression, separation and other anxiety issues, and housetraining.

This how to train your dog book talks about everything from picking the right puppy to add to your family, housetraining your pup and engaging it in basic obedience training, and even managing certain doggie behavioral issues like nuisance barking, jumping up, leash pulling, chewing, biting, aggression, and many more.

Even if, in the long run, you plan to allow your dog to sleep with a human, you'll likely need a doggy bed until your dog is fully housetrained.

After you've been taught my Housetraining program, then you'll realize that if your dog is still pottying in the house, then it's your fault, not your dog's.

If you don't start appreciating your dog you have, and believe in your dog that he can be housetrained, then you are going to try a «quick fix» that is going to do lots of harm in the long run.

You can't give freedom in the house, especially unsupervised freedom, to a dog that isn't yet housetrained, or one that is still going through the puppy destructive chewing phase.

I define «housetrained» as a.) when your dog hasn't had an accident in the house for 1 year, and b.) your dog can sleep through the night without having to potty.

My Housetraining Program, if implemented rigorously, will potty train your dog, unless your dog has a temperament or health problem that interferes with your dog's natural desires to be clean in his own home.

There are many reasons that people feel they need to give up a dog — they're moving, they can't find a landlord who accepts dogs, their work schedule has changed, the dog's primary guardian has died and no one in the family wants him, the dog has separation anxiety, the dog seems to have forgotten his housetraining, the dog's barking annoys neighbors, they're afraid the dog will hurt their child, no time for the dog now that the new baby has arrived, etc..

The principle behind using a crate for housetraining is that dogs are very clean creatures and don't like a urine - soaked rug in their living spaces any more than you do.

The dog seems to be aging normally with increased thirst or muscle weakness, and it isn't until the pup is breaking housetraining in the middle of the night that a red flag pops up.

Finally, if you are devoted to this dog and your work schedule is getting in the way of getting the housetraining under control, consider taking a few days off so you can try an intensive several day long, around - the - clock training session.

This method not only works for puppies, but also for adopted shelter and rescue dogs who may need a refresher course in housetraining.

Real dogs not only must be housetrained - most owners are aware of that need; they also must be taught not to chew the furniture, taught not to jump on their owners, taught not to play - bite, taught not to bowl over the toddler, taught not to dig holes in the yard, taught to come when they are called, taught not to eat the homework or the woodwork, taught not to swipe food off the table, taught not to growl at strangers or bark at the mail carrier, taught to walk on a leash without dragging their owner down the block, taught to allow their toenails to be cut and their coats to be groomed without biting the groomer, taught not to shred feather pillows and down comforters, taught not to steal the baby's toys, taught not to growl at their owner's mother - in - law, taught to sit, stay, and to lay down when and where the owner tells them to, and to wait there until the owner says they may get up (absolutely essential commands for the dog's own safety), taught not to escape out the front door or out of the yard or out of the car when the owner looks away for just a second... all of these things and many more are not «natural» canine behaviors; they must be taught by owners who are willing to spend the time and the effort doing so.

A classic book on housetraining is Shirlee Kalstone's How to Housebreak Your Dog in Seven Days.

An older rescue dog can be an ideal option for a family where everyone works for a part of the day, and that can not put in the hours of close supervision and housetraining required with a small puppy.

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Dogs which have been taught and have understood the importance of housetraining will rarely cause urinating «accidents» inside the house or in any places other than their litter box or outside.

Why this happy housetraining plan will work Life in the dog den Crate training - how to set it up Should you paper train or not Establishing a regular eating routine How to begin a regular feeding schedule Controlling the flow of water Selecting the right schedule according to your lifestyle How to use the power of praise How & why you need to get rid of odors thoroughly & promptly Identifying submissive urination

Your dog may be fully housetrained and would not dream of peeing in the house but to a dog lifting his leg to scent mark is not the same as wanting to have a pee.

• Socialization (learning to be comfortable around a wide variety of environmental stimuli, people, and dogs) • Housetraining • Responding to his / her name • Learning to be comfortable in a crate • Learning to chew on appropriate objects • Learning to be gentle with his / her mouth • Learning to be comfortable with being handled and groomed • Basic manners and obedience (e.g. sit, down, come, walking on leash without pulling)

If you are in an area where taking your dog out often is a problem, they are known to be easy to housetrain and can be trained to use pads.

In addition to some valuable potty training tips and advice, it explains several housetraining methods and lets you choose the one that works best for you and your dog.

Happy Housetraining is linked to a forum of dog lovers, vet techs and experts who can answer your questions and help guide you through the potty training process should you have other questions not specifically covered in the eBook.

He loves to play with tennis balls, he knows a couple of commands, walks beautifully on a leash, gets along great with other dogs, housetrained and enjoys a ride in the car.