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Puppy Potty Training
There are as many ideas on the best way to house train a puppy as there are breeds of dogs. But there is one common school of thought....consistency is key.
Dogs are naturally clean animals. According to Dennis Fetko, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist in San Diego, 'if you follow this instinct for cleanliness when your new puppy comes home, your pup can be house-trained within 48 hours.' Training your puppy in 48 hours takes some high-intensity training with your puppy, and you might not be able to spend this much time with her. But if you use the same philosophy, working more slowly you can get the same result.
The best defense is a good offense, so start taking the preventative approach with your puppy right from the beginning by taking her outside (or to where you intend for her to relieve herself inside, if you live in an apartment) several times during the day.
The key times that a puppy must relieve herself are first thing in the morning, after each meal,
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Victoria
Rock Hill Dog Ranch
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10/12/06
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When you do take your pup outside for its business, be sure to use the same toilet area each time and you may also want to go outside via the same route. By following the same routine, it will become a habit for your pup to eliminate in the same place and much less likely for it to eliminate somewhere that is not so familiar. Over time you will become more familiar with your pup's timing, and if you are always feeding your pup on a regular schedule, then it will also do its business on a regular schedule.
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Victoria
Rock Hill Dog Ranch
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