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Potty Training Dogs
All puppies need potty training and potty training dogs is fairly simple. House training dogs is one of a dog owner's highest priorities. Potty training a dog is easier when you start them as puppies. The best time to start potty training is when your puppy is around two months of age. Trying to train a puppy under six weeks old is a waste of time. The ultimate goal of house training dogs is to teach them a lifelong skill of how to develop and maintain bladder and bowel control.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard. When you first bring your puppy home you should encourage him to go outside before you ever bring him into the house. One of the most important things is to train dogs to potty outside. Dogs like most animals are naturally born and raised in a 'nest' environment, and will want to move away from the 'nest' to do their potty functions. Dogs don’t like to potty close to where they sleep and eat. Keep your puppy’s crate as small as you can without causing him discomfort. If the crate is too big he may decide that he’s far enough away and make a mess in his cage.
For successful puppy potty training, it is essential that each time there is an activity change; take your puppy outside to do his 'thing'. He needs to go out every hour, shortly after each feed, after playing, after exercise, or any other form of excitement. Also remember to take him out last thing at night, and first thing in the morning. Always look for any signs that your puppy is about to go potty, like turning in circles, sniffing the ground, squatting or lifting up his leg etc. If he shows any signs, immediately take him out, it is better to be safe than sorry.
When you do take your puppy outside to potty give him plenty of time. Walk back and forth around the spot you wish him to go, clearly speak out a phrase that relates to this particular activity like, ‘go potty’. Say it repeatedly until he finally goes. Eventually he will associate this phrase as a command to go potty. (This will also be helpful when the dog is full grown, there will be numerous times when you will need him to go on command). When he does potty make sure that you give him lots of praise. The most important part of house training dogs is praise.
Dog accidents can still crop up even when you are in the middle of potty training. If you catch your dog in the middle of potty while still indoors, stop him suddenly, and then bring him outside quickly to finish. Remember to use your phrase (i.e. ‘go potty’) and praise him when he is finished. When you have successfully accomplished training him to go potty outdoors, ensure that going outside is accessible and convenient for him.
Potty Training Dogs
All puppies need potty training and potty training dogs is fairly simple. House training dogs is one of a dog owner's highest priorities. Potty training a dog is easier when you start them as puppies. The best time to start potty training is when your puppy is around two months of age. Trying to train a puppy under six weeks old is a waste of time. The ultimate goal of house training dogs is to teach them a lifelong skill of how to develop and maintain bladder and bowel control.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard. When you first bring your puppy home you should encourage him to go outside before you ever bring him into the house. One of the most important things is to train dogs to potty outside. Dogs like most animals are naturally born and raised in a 'nest' environment, and will want to move away from the 'nest' to do their potty functions. Dogs don’t like to potty close to where they sleep and eat. Keep your puppy’s crate as small as you can without causing him discomfort. If the crate is too big he may decide that he’s far enough away and make a mess in his cage.
For successful puppy potty training, it is essential that each time there is an activity change; take your puppy outside to do his 'thing'. He needs to go out every hour, shortly after each feed, after playing, after exercise, or any other form of excitement. Also remember to take him out last thing at night, and first thing in the morning. Always look for any signs that your puppy is about to go potty, like turning in circles, sniffing the ground, squatting or lifting up his leg etc. If he shows any signs, immediately take him out, it is better to be safe than sorry.
When you do take your puppy outside to potty give him plenty of time. Walk back and forth around the spot you wish him to go, clearly speak out a phrase that relates to this particular activity like, ‘go potty’. Say it repeatedly until he finally goes. Eventually he will associate this phrase as a command to go potty. (This will also be helpful when the dog is full grown, there will be numerous times when you will need him to go on command). When he does potty make sure that you give him lots of praise. The most important part of house training dogs is praise.
Dog accidents can still crop up even when you are in the middle of potty training. If you catch your dog in the middle of potty while still indoors, stop him suddenly, and then bring him outside quickly to finish. Remember to use your phrase (i.e. ‘go potty’) and praise him when he is finished. When you have successfully accomplished training him to go potty outdoors, ensure that going outside is accessible and convenient for him.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Potty Training Dogs
All puppies need potty training and potty training dogs is fairly simple. House training dogs is one of a dog owner's highest priorities. Potty training a dog is easier when you start them as puppies. The best time to start potty training is when your puppy is around two months of age. Trying to train a puppy under six weeks old is a waste of time. The ultimate goal of house training dogs is to teach them a lifelong skill of how to develop and maintain bladder and bowel control.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard. When you first bring your puppy home you should encourage him to go outside before you ever bring him into the house. One of the most important things is to train dogs to potty outside. Dogs like most animals are naturally born and raised in a 'nest' environment, and will want to move away from the 'nest' to do their potty functions. Dogs don’t like to potty close to where they sleep and eat. Keep your puppy’s crate as small as you can without causing him discomfort. If the crate is too big he may decide that he’s far enough away and make a mess in his cage.
For successful puppy potty training, it is essential that each time there is an activity change; take your puppy outside to do his 'thing'. He needs to go out every hour, shortly after each feed, after playing, after exercise, or any other form of excitement. Also remember to take him out last thing at night, and first thing in the morning. Always look for any signs that your puppy is about to go potty, like turning in circles, sniffing the ground, squatting or lifting up his leg etc. If he shows any signs, immediately take him out, it is better to be safe than sorry.
When you do take your puppy outside to potty give him plenty of time. Walk back and forth around the spot you wish him to go, clearly speak out a phrase that relates to this particular activity like, ‘go potty’. Say it repeatedly until he finally goes. Eventually he will associate this phrase as a command to go potty. (This will also be helpful when the dog is full grown, there will be numerous times when you will need him to go on command). When he does potty make sure that you give him lots of praise. The most important part of house training dogs is praise.
Dog accidents can still crop up even when you are in the middle of potty training. If you catch your dog in the middle of potty while still indoors, stop him suddenly, and then bring him outside quickly to finish. Remember to use your phrase (i.e. ‘go potty’) and praise him when he is finished. When you have successfully accomplished training him to go potty outdoors, ensure that going outside is accessible and convenient for him.
Patience and persistence is crucial when potty training your new puppy, always remember the most important part of house training dogs is praise. Once the potting training is complete, you will get to experience a satisfying feeling of accomplishment, and a wonderful house companion.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard. When you first bring your puppy home you should encourage him to go outside before you ever bring him into the house. One of the most important things is to train dogs to potty outside. Dogs like most animals are naturally born and raised in a 'nest' environment, and will want to move away from the 'nest' to do their potty functions. Dogs don’t like to potty close to where they sleep and eat. Keep your puppy’s crate as small as you can without causing him discomfort. If the crate is too big he may decide that he’s far enough away and make a mess in his cage.
For successful puppy potty training, it is essential that each time there is an activity change; take your puppy outside to do his 'thing'. He needs to go out every hour, shortly after each feed, after playing, after exercise, or any other form of excitement. Also remember to take him out last thing at night, and first thing in the morning. Always look for any signs that your puppy is about to go potty, like turning in circles, sniffing the ground, squatting or lifting up his leg etc. If he shows any signs, immediately take him out, it is better to be safe than sorry.
When you do take your puppy outside to potty give him plenty of time. Walk back and forth around the spot you wish him to go, clearly speak out a phrase that relates to this particular activity like, ‘go potty’. Say it repeatedly until he finally goes. Eventually he will associate this phrase as a command to go potty. (This will also be helpful when the dog is full grown, there will be numerous times when you will need him to go on command). When he does potty make sure that you give him lots of praise. The most important part of house training dogs is praise.
Dog accidents can still crop up even when you are in the middle of potty training. If you catch your dog in the middle of potty while still indoors, stop him suddenly, and then bring him outside quickly to finish. Remember to use your phrase (i.e. ‘go potty’) and praise him when he is finished. When you have successfully accomplished training him to go potty outdoors, ensure that going outside is accessible and convenient for him.
Patience and persistence is crucial when potty training your new puppy, always remember the most important part of house training dogs is praise. Once the potting training is complete, you will get to experience a satisfying feeling of accomplishment, and a wonderful house companion.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers make an ideal family pet. They are recognized as being one of the most loving and loyal of all the dog breeds. Golden retrievers are the fourth most registered dog, according to American Kennel Club. They’re cute and cuddly as puppies and beautiful as adults. Golden Retrievers are notoriously sweet, affectionate, and eager to please. They are also known for their intelligence.
Mentally, Golden Retrievers remain puppies for a long time (many times two or even three years old) and many remain very playful and clownish for most of their lives. Golden Retriever puppies are super-cute, but simply put; they can be relentless machines of destruction. Cute puppies have super sharp teeth, and they are happy to use them on your hands, feet, nose, hair, favorite purse, furniture, throw rugs, etc, as a chew toy. Before adopting a Golden Retriever puppy, please remember that with the cuteness and love there will be some destruction and trying times.
Older Golden Retrievers have plenty to offer; they are intelligent, adaptable, bark infrequently, sensitive, self-confident and get along well with children and other pets in the household. Not only are Golden Retrievers intelligent, beautiful, and obedient, they’re a favorite family pet.
In this writer’s humble opinion, Golden retrievers top the list of must-have dogs. They are lovers in every sense of the word. You cannot begin to return the loyalty and love they will give you. Golden Retrievers are living proof that dreams do come true. I once heard a grieving friend say(speaking of his Golden Retriever that had just passed) “I gave her everything and she gave me more”.
Teething Tips
Here’s a tip: When your puppy is in the teething (or destructive) stage, go to the butcher shop and get them a fresh beef bone. Do not cook it. Make sure they use it outdoors or on a non-carpeted surface until the meat is gone. The puppy will spend hours chewing the bone and not your furniture.
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Mentally, Golden Retrievers remain puppies for a long time (many times two or even three years old) and many remain very playful and clownish for most of their lives. Golden Retriever puppies are super-cute, but simply put; they can be relentless machines of destruction. Cute puppies have super sharp teeth, and they are happy to use them on your hands, feet, nose, hair, favorite purse, furniture, throw rugs, etc, as a chew toy. Before adopting a Golden Retriever puppy, please remember that with the cuteness and love there will be some destruction and trying times.
Older Golden Retrievers have plenty to offer; they are intelligent, adaptable, bark infrequently, sensitive, self-confident and get along well with children and other pets in the household. Not only are Golden Retrievers intelligent, beautiful, and obedient, they’re a favorite family pet.
In this writer’s humble opinion, Golden retrievers top the list of must-have dogs. They are lovers in every sense of the word. You cannot begin to return the loyalty and love they will give you. Golden Retrievers are living proof that dreams do come true. I once heard a grieving friend say(speaking of his Golden Retriever that had just passed) “I gave her everything and she gave me more”.
Teething Tips
Here’s a tip: When your puppy is in the teething (or destructive) stage, go to the butcher shop and get them a fresh beef bone. Do not cook it. Make sure they use it outdoors or on a non-carpeted surface until the meat is gone. The puppy will spend hours chewing the bone and not your furniture.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Teething puppies
Here’s a tip: When your puppy is in the teething (or destructive) stage, go to the butcher shop and get them a fresh bone. Do not cook it. Make sure they use it outdoors or on a non-carpeted surface until the meat is gone. The puppy will spend hours chewing the bone and not your furniture.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers make an ideal family pet. They are recognized as being one of the most loving and loyal of all the dog breeds. Golden retrievers are the fourth most registered dog, according to American Kennel Club. They’re cute and cuddly as puppies and beautiful as adults. Golden Retrievers are notoriously sweet, affectionate, and eager to please. They are also known for their intelligence.
Mentally, Golden Retrievers remain puppies for a long time (many times two or even three years old) and many remain very playful and clownish for most of their lives. Golden Retriever puppies are super-cute, but simply put; they can be relentless machines of destruction. Cute puppies have super sharp teeth, and they are happy to use them on your hands, feet, nose, hair, favorite purse, furniture, throw rugs, etc, as a chew toy. Before adopting a Golden Retriever puppy, please remember that with the cuteness and love there will be some destruction and trying times during the early years.
Older Golden Retrievers have plenty to offer; they are intelligent, adaptable, bark infrequently, sensitive, self-confident and get along well with children and other pets in the household. Not only are Golden Retrievers intelligent, beautiful, and obedient, they’re a favorite family pet.In this writer’s humble opinion, Golden retrievers top the list of must-have dogs. They are lovers in every sense of the word. You cannot begin to return the loyalty and love they will give to you. Golden Retrievers are living proof that dreams do come true. I once heard a grieving friend say(speaking of his Golden Retriever that had just passed) “I gave her everything and she gave me more”.
Mentally, Golden Retrievers remain puppies for a long time (many times two or even three years old) and many remain very playful and clownish for most of their lives. Golden Retriever puppies are super-cute, but simply put; they can be relentless machines of destruction. Cute puppies have super sharp teeth, and they are happy to use them on your hands, feet, nose, hair, favorite purse, furniture, throw rugs, etc, as a chew toy. Before adopting a Golden Retriever puppy, please remember that with the cuteness and love there will be some destruction and trying times during the early years.
Older Golden Retrievers have plenty to offer; they are intelligent, adaptable, bark infrequently, sensitive, self-confident and get along well with children and other pets in the household. Not only are Golden Retrievers intelligent, beautiful, and obedient, they’re a favorite family pet.In this writer’s humble opinion, Golden retrievers top the list of must-have dogs. They are lovers in every sense of the word. You cannot begin to return the loyalty and love they will give to you. Golden Retrievers are living proof that dreams do come true. I once heard a grieving friend say(speaking of his Golden Retriever that had just passed) “I gave her everything and she gave me more”.
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