In another excerpt, she quoted an essay in which an applicant had described the experience of overcoming his
fear of using the bathroom outdoors while camping in the wilderness.
Though our experience we have found that using a potty chair first then transitioning into the potty seat provides the child with the
foundation of using the bathroom.
Actually Amy and I both can, because after having three kids you have no other choice, but at the time we had the luxury
of using the bathroom in peace.
We were able to mix up his rice cereal in the kitchen sink (instead
of using the bathroom sink) and also refrigerate unused portions of his jarred baby food.
Bathrooms are often the biggest hotspot for mold in the home; consider adding some extra ventilation to your bathroom if it's a recurring problem, and be sure to emphasize the
importance of using the bathroom fan while showering or bathing to the rest of the family.
She will pick up the habit
of using the bathroom very quickly using this method, since she will be in the bathroom throughout the day and she will sooner or later go on the potty one of those trips to the bathroom.
You want your child to feel comfortable talking about all
aspects of using the bathroom with you, and it might be easier and more comfortable for your son to say, «The poo poo hurts» rather than, «I'm having difficulty with my bowel movement.»
If the full
process of using the bathroom is proving too much for your little one to remember, make a sign or download one of our door hangers to demonstrate the simple steps of potty etiquette, including sitting on the potty or toilet, wiping, flushing and washing hands.
The bathroom was located to the side of the bed and had a glass door therefore the bathroom light also lights up the bedroom - not good if one
of you uses the bathroom in the middle of the night!!
Eventually your dog will realize he is going to go outside several times during the day and will begin to play outside
instead of using the bathroom, because in his mind he's thinking «I don't need to go to the bathroom right now, I'm going to go outside again later».
If you take the process
of using the bathroom and break it down into its many steps, you can see why potty training is such a process for a young child's mind and why it takes time and practice to gain mastery.
Why This Doesn't Work - First off, if you didn't punish your dog while they were in the process
of using the bathroom, they will not know why you are doing this and will begin to think it's normal behavior for you to do this which will make them begin to fear your presence.