June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Potty Training Potty Train Your Puppy In 4 Easy Steps
If there is one thing that all dog owners can relate to it is the experience of taking a puppy that has no clue about the proper area to use the bathroom in and then training him to be a responsible pet to use the bathroom in the appropriate place and at the appropriate times.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Potty Tools: Clean Up After Your Dog With These Messy-Free Solutions
Dog Poop Catcher
Sure you can scoop it, you can bag it, you can even compost it but can you catch it? Yes, you can! A dog waste catcher allows you to catch the poop before it hits the ground.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Housetrainnig: 4 Common Housetraining Mistakes New Puppy Owners Can Avoid
Let’s face it, as a new dog owner you probably have not taken a canine training class or have studied up on the latest puppy training techniques that are available.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Housetraining is perhaps the most obvious example of why it’s a good idea to train puppies. Nobody wants stains on the carpet or the smell of pee and poop permeating the house. Yet housetraining is often overlooked or undertaken in a haphazard manner when it should instead be the cornerstone of the training process. Starting early is key, especially with toy breeds, which often have a reputation for being difficult to housetrain.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Crates are an essential housetraining item that most puppy owners find incredibly practical if used correctly.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Housetraining Tools: Great Products That Make Housetraining A Breeze (2)
Brand New Bag
If you live in a big city it’s likely that you have a pick up the poop ordinance. If so, you know that there’s a pretty steep fine involved if you don’t clean up after your dog. Or, perhaps you have kids and you want to keep your yard or neighborhood free of landmines. Whatever the case, you’re going to need to carry poop bags.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Housetraining Tools: Great Products That Make Housetraining A Breeze (1)
The X-Pen
An X-pen (or exercise pen) is a series of gates that snap together to become a sort of open-top cage that has a lot more room than a crate. Most trainers don’t advocate using X-pens as a housetraining device unless you’re going to put a crate inside of it and use a small area as a potty spot with a pee pad or newspaper.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Housetraining Schedule: How To Housetrain Your Puppy In 7 Days Or Less
It is quite alright if you are a new puppy owner and feel clueless about how to initiate housetraining for your dog. Many new dog owners make the mistake of scolding and punishing their dogs when they make a mess.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
Rest-Stop Etiquette
If you’re driving for any major length of distance, safety experts say you’ll stay more alert if you stop at least once an hour to get out of your vehicle and walk around. Not only is it good for driver safety, it’s a perfect time to take your dog out and walk him around as well.
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June 18th, 2009 | Published in House Training Tips
When a dog is unwilling to eliminate in new public places it can create huge traveling problems. Some dogs will try to hold it as long as they can, rather than pee or poop at a rest stop, motel or weekend dog show. This can cause the dog a lot of discomfort and even generate health problems.
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