About Dog Doors & Gates, Housetraining Adult Dogs, and Housetraining Puppies
There are many reasons to prevent a dog from traveling from Point A to Point B within the house. To that end, safety gates that keep dogs from going through an open doorway are a terrific choice. The most common use is to block off stairways, so dogs don't fall down steps or go up where they're...
Dog doors & gatesMarch 31st, 2011
Your canine newcomer is just itching to learn household manners. She wants to please, but she has to learn how. Before the young pup can be trusted to have full run of the house, somebody must teach the house rules. There's no point keeping house rules a secret. Somebody has to tell the pup. And...
March 31st, 2011
Just as the saying "a chip off the old block" often holds true for humans, it can apply to dogs as well. Puppies that are well-socialized are more likely to come from dogs that are well-socialized. A basic part of a pup's socialization is based on their mother's attitude--relaxed or skittish--toward...
March 31st, 2011
Whether housebreaking a new puppy or resolving an existing problem in an older dog, the routine is the same: 1) prevent your dog from making mistakes, (i.e., eliminating in inappropriate places), 2)...
March 31st, 2011
Here are some common questions and answers that help make errorless housetraining work. Why confine the pup to his doggy den? Why not his playroom?Short-term close confinement allows you to predict...
March 31st, 2011
It's crucial to start housetraining as soon as possible--ideally, the day your new dog or puppy comes home. The habits your pup forms now can set the precedent for weeks, months, or even years to come,...
March 31st, 2011
It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! If you adopt an adult or even a senior dog, you may be amazed at their ability to concentrate and learn new things. Adult dogs are often even easier...
March 31st, 2011
If you don't seem to be making any progress with housetraining, check your methods. It's easy to make mistakes that don't seem important to us but have a big impact on a puppy. Here the two biggest...
March 31st, 2011
When you have to leave your dog home alone (or if you're too busy to follow the three-step housetraining program), keep her confined to a puppy playroom with an indoor "doggy toilet." Being kept in...
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