Dog outside for housetraining?
QUESTION: Can I leave my dog in the yard until he's housetrained? answered by Ian Dunbar ANSWER: If the dog is left outside by himself, he'll learn to pee or poop wherever and whenever he wants, and will likely do the same when you let him indoors. What's more, dogs who are kept in an outdoor pen are forced to eliminate in their sleeping and living area, which makes housetraining much harder. Dogs who are left alone outdoors for long periods of time also tend to become indiscriminate barkers, chewers, diggers, and escapists. They get so excited on the few occasions they're invited indoors that eventually they're no longer allowed inside at all. Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and writer. He is founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and Sirius Puppy Training, as well as contributing editor to DogTime.com and DogStarDaily.com. Read more about Ian Dunbar in the DogTime expert center... |
 
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training warning! Please read.
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new dachsie puppy
hi, we recently got a dachsie puppy, she is 8 weeks and i am having a really hard time with her and leaving her alone. ... (continued) |
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Nov 5, 2009 2:16pm by lost fish view |
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re-potty trainning
We have a 2 years old shitzu, she was potty trained, but now for the last month or so every time when we came back home from work she has poop around the house. How should I re-training her??? |
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Very Sad:(
My dog is 4 years old and from the moment I got him he was an indoor dog.We just recently moved into a new home and my h... (continued) |
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