Comments: Common housetraining mistakes

“Classical conditioning is your friend.

Dogs are great associative learners. Set your dog up for success through ritual and routine. By anticipating their needs and when they might need to go, you can set up good habits and avoid accidents.

It's okay to interupt your dog if they begin to make a mistake, and take them to an appropriate place. But please remember, a dog will generally tend to associate actual punishment with the act itself, rather than where the act is taking place.

A walk is also a great way to help your dog "get it all out".” — chasorg, Jul 11 2008

“Classical conditioning is your friend.

Dogs are great associative learners. Set your dog up for success through ritual and routine. By anticipating their needs and when they might need to go, you can set up good habits and avoid accidents.

It's okay to interupt your dog if they begin to make a mistake, and take them to an appropriate place. But please remember, a dog will generally tend to associate actual punishment with the act itself, rather than where the act is taking place.

A walk is also a great way to help your dog "get it all out".” — chasorg, Jul 11 2008

“Right away, especially in the summer when it is so easy. Here is a link on how to get started:
http://dogtime.com/start-housetraining-0-to-3-months.html


” — Kelly Dunbar, Jul 09 2008

“When is it the right time to train your puppy to go outside to potty?” — Jermaine, Jul 09 2008

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