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QuestionHow do I teach my dog to tell me he needs to go out?Toni Woods is a Professional Dog Trainer in Washington DC. With over 15 years of experience, Toni specializes in improving the relationship between dogs and their families and easing the suffering of dogs experiencing separation anxiety. Toni holds a BS in Biology from Wittenberg University and taught biology for nine years. She now dedicates her life to helping dogs with separation anxiety.Praising your dog when he or she eliminates outside will provide positive reinforcement that will enforce repeat behavior.
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QuestionHow do you stop a dog from peeing inside?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Be sure to clean up any previous toilet accidents, hence removing the scent marker which may call the dog back. Then keep the dog under constant supervision—you can put them on a collar and leash attached to your wrist if necessary. The moment they start to sniff out a toilet spot, pop them straight outside, and praise when they do go in the right place.
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QuestionWhat is the fastest way to house train a dog?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.There's no one way to toilet train quickly. The best results are obtained when all opportunity to toilet in the wrong place is removed and the dog has plenty of chances to visit the right spot. Also, positive reinforcement in the form of rewards will help the penny drop!
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QuestionWhat do you do after all these steps?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.If your dog still isn't housebroken, make a note of when and where they keep toiletting. If it happens regularly a couple of hours after his last visit outside, then take him outside after 90 minutes, so he gets the opportunity to go. It's crucial to get rid of any scent marks that attract him back to the same spot, so thoroughly deodorize, and if necessary put his food bowls on the spot which should discourage him. Last but not least, stay with him outdoors so you are there to praise him when he does go.
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QuestionWhat can I use to get rid of urine odor?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Test the carpet first for color-fastness. Use a solution of biological washing detergent, worked into the carpet. Then rinse with clean water. Press a clean towel into the area to absorb most of the wetness. Then soak the area with a solution of bicarbonate of soda. Rinse well with clean water. Soak up the excess with a clean towel and dry the area with a hairdryer. Repeat daily for 2 - 3 weeks until the odor has gone.
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QuestionI have two very nervous rescue dogs. They were both well trained until I fostered some puppies. Now, even though the pups are gone, they use my dining room to potty. What can I do?Community AnswerPuppy training pads are great. I used these to housebreak my Jack Russell. Place them anywhere in your house (avoid upstairs), and each time your dogs potty, take them to the mat. They will learn that that is their place to potty. Every time they use the mat, move it slightly closer to your front or back door, until eventually it is outside. After a few times of going outside, remove the mat completely. They will now know to go outside.
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QuestionHow do I get my Border Collie to not be afraid to go outside to potty?Community AnswerWhen your dog is ready to outside, go with him enthusiastically and praise him when he goes.
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QuestionWhat if my dog does not like going outside?Community AnswerMake it fun! Don't send them outside only to potty, go outside with them to play frequently, then they will associate the outdoors with good times.
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QuestionHow do I train my 7 year old Yorkie?Community AnswerGive him/her treats and tell her what to do!
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QuestionHow can I get my dog to ask when he needs to go out?Community AnswerPut a bell by the front or back door. When you are about to bring the dog outside make them ring the bell and then after they do, bring them outside. Teach them that when they ring the bell, it means they need to go outside.
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QuestionI have a male Cocker rescue dog about 4 years old. He suffers from separation anxiety. When in the crate, he pees & poops. Now he poops in the house even when I'm here. Suggestions?Community AnswerTake him for long walks (minimum 10 - 15 minutes) several times each day. This will give him the best chance of getting everything done outside and returning home truly "relieved." The walks will also give him a chance for distraction. Keep crate time at a minimum.
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QuestionHow do I get my dog into the crate while trying to housebreak it?Community AnswerPut a couple of treats inside, very close to the entrance at first. Later on, put a couple more treats further back in the crate. Leave the door open. Then put a couple treats all the way back in the crate, still leaving the door open. After your dog adjusts to going in and out of the crate, close the door. Keep it shut for a minute or so, then try five minutes, then 15 minutes, and so on.
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QuestionShould I limit the intake of water? Also, if the dog is not neutered, does it make it harder to housebreak?Community AnswerNo, you should not limit the amount of water you give them. It can make them dehydrated, which can lead to all sorts of health problems. No, it does not matter if the dog is neutered or not.
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