Paper Training Your Puppy - How To Do It - Common Problems
What’s paper training? Paper training is a specific form of house training for your dog: you’re teaching her where in the house is appropriate for her to eliminate (pee or poop). When you paper train your dog, you teach her to only go on newspapers (chosen for their absorbency, ready availability, and cheap cost) which you gather up and throw away after each use.
You can choose to use paper training as an intermediary step for eventually only going outside (although not everyone recommends this: it’s easier on the dog, and more effective all round, to choose one method and stick with it.)
When Paper Training Is The Best Option For Everyone Involved
- When you don’t have easy access to a yard (for example, you live in a hi-rise apartment block)
- It’s not easy for you to take your dog outside for any other reason (for example, elderly or unwell people)
- You have a full-time job, or other time-consuming commitment which can’t be got around (meaning that you’re not able to spend the large amounts of time supervising your dog that crate training requires)
- You’re planning on training your dog to go outside the house eventually, but not just yet (for example, it’s the dead of winter with four-foot snow drifts outside)
Paper training isn’t suitable for all dogs: it really only works for small males and small-to-medium females, since a dog larger than these just produces too much waste for the newspaper (and you!) to handle.
How do you paper train your dog? First, pick a convenient area of the house for your dog to use as the elimination area. Because she’s going to be peeing and pooping in this area, it’s best if you can choose somewhere without carpet: most people choose a corner of the kitchen or laundry (since these rooms usually have tiled or linoleum floors, making hygiene a non-issue.)
Spread newspaper thickly in a corner of this room. At first, you’ll need to make the newspaper area pretty big, since your pup has no idea that she’s meant to go on the paper at all. To make sure that she’s able to go only on the paper, you’ll either need to restrict her movements to the papered area of the floor (which you can do by erecting barriers to keep her in – if the room you’ve chosen is large or busy, this is probably the most user-friendly option for you), or paper the whole floor (which is a viable option if the paper-room is small and there’s not much thoroughfare.)
At first, your puppy will go pretty much at random on the paper. It’s important for the paper-training process that she only gets to go on the paper – you need her to form a strong association between the feeling of paper under her toes, and relieving herself.
After a week or two, you can begin to shrink the papered area of the floor, allowing her more access to unpapered surfaces (leave the barriers where they are for now so she doesn’t get the chance to eliminate anywhere else.) Do this gradually, a couple of sheets at a time. If you’ve given her enough time to get used to the paper, she should naturally restrict her elimination areas as the papered area shrinks.
NOTE: If at any time she begins to go off the paper, then increase the size of the papered floor surface to the size it was when she was still eliminating only on the paper, and give her more time to get used to it before beginning to reduce the papered area again. There’s no need to panic: this doesn’t mean that the paper training isn’t working, it just means you’re moving a bit too fast for your puppy’s capabilities.
Most dogs take a couple of months (eight to twelve weeks) to get used to the paper training method. Until she’s reliably going on the papers only, you should restrict her access to the rest of the house unless you’re actively supervising her- which means 100% of your attention is focused on the pup. In general, a good rule of thumb is that your puppy is confined to the papered area unless she’s sleeping, eating, or being played with/actively supervised.
You will still have to closely watch your puppy, and be ready to praise for a good job, and interupt an accident as it happens! I hope this information on paper training helps you in your decision as what method to use on your dog.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Potty Training A Puppy
Helpful Tips On House Breaking A Dog
Without sounding too much like a commercial, let me ask you. Have you had enough of picking up piles and soaking up stains off the carpet? And, are you tired of keeping constant watch over an unpredictable pup? Of returning home to …what has become a familiar smell? Well, your carpet cleaning and odor killing days are numbered. Soon you’ll be able to focus on what really matters when it comes to dog ownership: companionship, NOT cleaning.
It's clear to me that you need a solution to this problem, so I will come right out and tell you that "The Ultimate House Training Guide" IS the ultimate resource for ensuring your house training experience is positive and problem-free, from day one. No other dog training guide on the market is as comprehensive and easy-to-follow. And it gathers together knowledge and advice from veterinarians and professional dog trainers, as well as years of case studies from clients, bringing you an essential resource for new dog owners.
Whether you’ve had trouble house training your dog, or are ready to train a new puppy, the training program outlined in this dog training guide will, without a doubt, work for you. The house breaking tips can be downloaded in minutes, and SAVE yourself not only the cost of a professional trainer, but also the ongoing cost of cleaning products and potentially even vet bills when things go very wrong!
The greatest value to you, however, is the lasting peace of mind that an effective and efficient house training program will bring, to you and your pet. At the end of the day, your dog WANTS to please you – but it’s up to you to learn how.
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Without sounding too much like a commercial, let me ask you. Have you had enough of picking up piles and soaking up stains off the carpet? And, are you tired of keeping constant watch over an unpredictable pup? Of returning home to …what has become a familiar smell? Well, your carpet cleaning and odor killing days are numbered. Soon you’ll be able to focus on what really matters when it comes to dog ownership: companionship, NOT cleaning.
It's clear to me that you need a solution to this problem, so I will come right out and tell you that "The Ultimate House Training Guide" IS the ultimate resource for ensuring your house training experience is positive and problem-free, from day one. No other dog training guide on the market is as comprehensive and easy-to-follow. And it gathers together knowledge and advice from veterinarians and professional dog trainers, as well as years of case studies from clients, bringing you an essential resource for new dog owners.
Whether you’ve had trouble house training your dog, or are ready to train a new puppy, the training program outlined in this dog training guide will, without a doubt, work for you. The house breaking tips can be downloaded in minutes, and SAVE yourself not only the cost of a professional trainer, but also the ongoing cost of cleaning products and potentially even vet bills when things go very wrong!
The greatest value to you, however, is the lasting peace of mind that an effective and efficient house training program will bring, to you and your pet. At the end of the day, your dog WANTS to please you – but it’s up to you to learn how.
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Dog Commands Made Easy
Simple Dog Commands To Correcting Dog Behavior
Dog commands are really just simple steps on how to teach your dog what they can and can't do. Another fantastic way of counteracting disobedience is to start – and maintain – a basic obedience training plan. You don’t have to do anything fancy or super-demanding; just ten minutes a day of learning and enforcing commands. This can drop to five minutes a day once your dog is completely reliable with the commands.
Consider some of these useful tips for a good training program... Never give a command that you cannot reinforce immediately if he chooses to disobey you. Every time your dog takes the opportunity to ignore your command, he’s learning that it’s both easier and a lot more fun to ignore you. For example, if you call across the park for him to ‘come’ as he’s playing with some other dogs, the choices are clear-cut to him: he could cut his play-time short and come to you, or he could ignore you – which is easy, since you’re so far away – and continue to have fun. Until your dog is completely reliable with commands, he should be on a long line or retractable lead so that you can enforce them if necessary.
Remember to use your voice to the best effect. Praise should be in a light, cheery, happy tone of voice; if possible, smile at the same time. It makes a difference to your tone of voice, and most dogs will study your face to make sense of your expressions, too. Corrections should be uttered in a stern, brook-no-nonsense tone: you don’t need to shout, but your voice should be low and authoritative. Remeber, we are taling in a foreign language to them!!
When you’re verbally interrupting your dog, it’s more effective to shout, “OI!” or “Ah-ah-ah!” rather than saying, “No”. The sounds are more clear-cut, and you’ll get a better response. And never repeat a command. Remember, you should be training on a leash or a long line: if he ignores you, he gets a short, sharp tug (some call it a ‘flick’) on the lead to remind him that you’re present, and you’re in charge. Repeating yourself teaches him to wait for the command to be repeated at least once before he obeys you. See, this isn't as hard as it all looks!
Five to fifteen minutes per day is an adequate amount of time for training. Any more than this in one sitting, and your dog’s concentration will likely lapse: fifteen minutes of intense training, where your dog is concentrating hard on what you want, is enough to send even the most energetic dogs to their beds for a snooze afterwards. Heck! You both may need a nap after a good workout training session!
You may want to consider the option of formal obedience training classes. They’re a great way of socializing your dog (he gets to interact with other dogs, and those dogs’ owners), and also teaches him to concentrate on what you want despite the manifold distractions taking place around him. It’s also very helpful to have face-to-face contact with a trained professional: they can pick up on any mistakes you might be making. That's right! You get told what you're doing wrong, as well. But it will be worth it in the end!!
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Dog commands are really just simple steps on how to teach your dog what they can and can't do. Another fantastic way of counteracting disobedience is to start – and maintain – a basic obedience training plan. You don’t have to do anything fancy or super-demanding; just ten minutes a day of learning and enforcing commands. This can drop to five minutes a day once your dog is completely reliable with the commands.
Consider some of these useful tips for a good training program... Never give a command that you cannot reinforce immediately if he chooses to disobey you. Every time your dog takes the opportunity to ignore your command, he’s learning that it’s both easier and a lot more fun to ignore you. For example, if you call across the park for him to ‘come’ as he’s playing with some other dogs, the choices are clear-cut to him: he could cut his play-time short and come to you, or he could ignore you – which is easy, since you’re so far away – and continue to have fun. Until your dog is completely reliable with commands, he should be on a long line or retractable lead so that you can enforce them if necessary.
Remember to use your voice to the best effect. Praise should be in a light, cheery, happy tone of voice; if possible, smile at the same time. It makes a difference to your tone of voice, and most dogs will study your face to make sense of your expressions, too. Corrections should be uttered in a stern, brook-no-nonsense tone: you don’t need to shout, but your voice should be low and authoritative. Remeber, we are taling in a foreign language to them!!
When you’re verbally interrupting your dog, it’s more effective to shout, “OI!” or “Ah-ah-ah!” rather than saying, “No”. The sounds are more clear-cut, and you’ll get a better response. And never repeat a command. Remember, you should be training on a leash or a long line: if he ignores you, he gets a short, sharp tug (some call it a ‘flick’) on the lead to remind him that you’re present, and you’re in charge. Repeating yourself teaches him to wait for the command to be repeated at least once before he obeys you. See, this isn't as hard as it all looks!
Five to fifteen minutes per day is an adequate amount of time for training. Any more than this in one sitting, and your dog’s concentration will likely lapse: fifteen minutes of intense training, where your dog is concentrating hard on what you want, is enough to send even the most energetic dogs to their beds for a snooze afterwards. Heck! You both may need a nap after a good workout training session!
You may want to consider the option of formal obedience training classes. They’re a great way of socializing your dog (he gets to interact with other dogs, and those dogs’ owners), and also teaches him to concentrate on what you want despite the manifold distractions taking place around him. It’s also very helpful to have face-to-face contact with a trained professional: they can pick up on any mistakes you might be making. That's right! You get told what you're doing wrong, as well. But it will be worth it in the end!!
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Dog Obedience Training - Who's The Boss?
Dog Commands - Dog Training Made Easy
Does your dog "wear the pants" in your family? I hope you didn't just glance down at your jeans! Now it may sound cruel from a human perspective, but your dog is happier when he knows that someone else is in charge of making all the decisions – including his day-to-day behavior and obedience levels.
It is not possible to have a good owner/dog relationship if he does not understand that you are the clear-cut authority figure: he must know that he’s beneath you in the chain of command. Your first step in dealing with generalized disobedience is to reestablish your dominance. Here are some tips on doing so:
When leaving the house and the car, you must always leave before your dog. This is unmistakable alpha behavior: to a dog, only the alpha leaves first. If you allow him to exit the house or the car ahead of you, you are saying to him, “You’re stronger than me; you should go first because you’re the decision-maker”. Inside doors aren’t so important, but every time you leave the house or the car to go outside, you must make him wait for you to go first, until you release him from the ‘wait’ with a release-word. If you own a female dog, the "ladies first" rule does not apply.
This may be a rough one for you...but make your dog wait for his food. Your family and you must always eat before him – if it means he has to wait an extra half hour or so for his meal, it won’t hurt him any. When you put his food down for him, make him sit and wait until you release him to eat. Keep his feeding schedule varied, so he’s always aware that you’re in charge of his food – don’t allow him to form expectations of when he should be fed.
Don’t allow your dog free, uninhibited access to the whole house. The house is your den: you’re allowing him to be inside. Remind him that you’re allowing him into your den – it’s a privilege for him to be there, not a right - by sometimes allowing him inside, and sometimes sending him outside for half an hour or so. Keep certain areas of the house strictly for your own, as well (such as your bed, certain pieces of furniture, or some rooms).
Never allow your dog to initiate play. If he’s nudging you for attention or to start a game, you may think that it’s cute and affectionate; but what he’s really saying is, “I’m the boss and I’m telling you to play with me right now.” If he starts bothering you for attention, ignore him for a few moments: get up and do something else. Wait until he’s given up before initiating the play yourself. Playtime is a fantastic way to bond with your dog, but it should be done on your terms, not his.
I already know that some of the information I just gave you is not going to set very well with you and your prize pet. But that's alright, remember we are on the same level...I don't dominate you. You have to decide what works best for you, your dog, and you family. I am just putting the information out there for you. And to give you a better understanding of why you dog may be doing what he is doing. I hope this has helped.
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Does your dog "wear the pants" in your family? I hope you didn't just glance down at your jeans! Now it may sound cruel from a human perspective, but your dog is happier when he knows that someone else is in charge of making all the decisions – including his day-to-day behavior and obedience levels.
It is not possible to have a good owner/dog relationship if he does not understand that you are the clear-cut authority figure: he must know that he’s beneath you in the chain of command. Your first step in dealing with generalized disobedience is to reestablish your dominance. Here are some tips on doing so:
When leaving the house and the car, you must always leave before your dog. This is unmistakable alpha behavior: to a dog, only the alpha leaves first. If you allow him to exit the house or the car ahead of you, you are saying to him, “You’re stronger than me; you should go first because you’re the decision-maker”. Inside doors aren’t so important, but every time you leave the house or the car to go outside, you must make him wait for you to go first, until you release him from the ‘wait’ with a release-word. If you own a female dog, the "ladies first" rule does not apply.
This may be a rough one for you...but make your dog wait for his food. Your family and you must always eat before him – if it means he has to wait an extra half hour or so for his meal, it won’t hurt him any. When you put his food down for him, make him sit and wait until you release him to eat. Keep his feeding schedule varied, so he’s always aware that you’re in charge of his food – don’t allow him to form expectations of when he should be fed.
Don’t allow your dog free, uninhibited access to the whole house. The house is your den: you’re allowing him to be inside. Remind him that you’re allowing him into your den – it’s a privilege for him to be there, not a right - by sometimes allowing him inside, and sometimes sending him outside for half an hour or so. Keep certain areas of the house strictly for your own, as well (such as your bed, certain pieces of furniture, or some rooms).
Never allow your dog to initiate play. If he’s nudging you for attention or to start a game, you may think that it’s cute and affectionate; but what he’s really saying is, “I’m the boss and I’m telling you to play with me right now.” If he starts bothering you for attention, ignore him for a few moments: get up and do something else. Wait until he’s given up before initiating the play yourself. Playtime is a fantastic way to bond with your dog, but it should be done on your terms, not his.
I already know that some of the information I just gave you is not going to set very well with you and your prize pet. But that's alright, remember we are on the same level...I don't dominate you. You have to decide what works best for you, your dog, and you family. I am just putting the information out there for you. And to give you a better understanding of why you dog may be doing what he is doing. I hope this has helped.
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Jumping Dog - Easy Steps To Dog Training
Jumping Dog - Jumping For Joy Or Dominance
"Bad dog"..."Down boy"... I'm sure you have used these words and others to try and correct your dogs behavior. You were able to house train your dog, but now he won't stop jumping up on your friends...that have seemed to stop coming by. Can you really blame it all on your "bad dog"? There seem to be so many persistent problems that are robbing so many dog owners of the true enjoyment of dog ownership.
Your "bad dog" keeps ignoring commands, pulling on the leash, jumping up on people, manic barking...just to name a few. Any of them sound familar to you? And these are by no means the hardest ones to control. But they are still some of the most common. What frustration the dog owners feel when confronting these persistent and often embarrassing problems. After all, when you bought this dog you never dreamed you would have to deal with a dog that ignores all your commands.
But tell me something...Did you ever call your dog to "Come", just so you could punish it for doing something wrong? And then wonder why your dog refuses to "come" the next time you call him over to play. This may have worked for your father, when you did something wrong as a child. But your dog relates to things, and gathers together information together the best they can. And YOU just taught your dog that "Come" is a bad thing...a time for pain, or a punishment that they would rather avoid.
Consider when you let your dog to jump up on you when you arrive home after a long day of angry people at your work place, and more angry drivers on your commute home. It feels good to have someone that is really happy to see you and give you all the affection they know how to give!! But then an hour later a couple of your friends, still in their suits from work, stop by to visit. Your dog is then punished for jumping up and rubbing dirty paw prints on your friends $500 suit! Again, who's fault is it? You now have one confused sad dog laying in the corner of your yard, nor sure what he can and can't do.
And just so you know ...you can teach your dog to know who, and when they can jump up, and when they can't. But I hope I gave you something to think about the next time you interact with your special friend. The real benefit of not having to deal with obedience issues is the fact that you (and your dog) can put all of your energy into making your relationship a fulfilling one. When things go right, you know, as I know, your life will be all the richer for the experience. And you can't emphasize that enough.
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"Bad dog"..."Down boy"... I'm sure you have used these words and others to try and correct your dogs behavior. You were able to house train your dog, but now he won't stop jumping up on your friends...that have seemed to stop coming by. Can you really blame it all on your "bad dog"? There seem to be so many persistent problems that are robbing so many dog owners of the true enjoyment of dog ownership.
Your "bad dog" keeps ignoring commands, pulling on the leash, jumping up on people, manic barking...just to name a few. Any of them sound familar to you? And these are by no means the hardest ones to control. But they are still some of the most common. What frustration the dog owners feel when confronting these persistent and often embarrassing problems. After all, when you bought this dog you never dreamed you would have to deal with a dog that ignores all your commands.
But tell me something...Did you ever call your dog to "Come", just so you could punish it for doing something wrong? And then wonder why your dog refuses to "come" the next time you call him over to play. This may have worked for your father, when you did something wrong as a child. But your dog relates to things, and gathers together information together the best they can. And YOU just taught your dog that "Come" is a bad thing...a time for pain, or a punishment that they would rather avoid.
Consider when you let your dog to jump up on you when you arrive home after a long day of angry people at your work place, and more angry drivers on your commute home. It feels good to have someone that is really happy to see you and give you all the affection they know how to give!! But then an hour later a couple of your friends, still in their suits from work, stop by to visit. Your dog is then punished for jumping up and rubbing dirty paw prints on your friends $500 suit! Again, who's fault is it? You now have one confused sad dog laying in the corner of your yard, nor sure what he can and can't do.
And just so you know ...you can teach your dog to know who, and when they can jump up, and when they can't. But I hope I gave you something to think about the next time you interact with your special friend. The real benefit of not having to deal with obedience issues is the fact that you (and your dog) can put all of your energy into making your relationship a fulfilling one. When things go right, you know, as I know, your life will be all the richer for the experience. And you can't emphasize that enough.
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Are Expert Dog Trainers Hurting Your Dog
Dog Trainers, Obedience School For Dogs, or Train Your Dog Yourself
You can't afford to waste another penny on ineffective dog trainers. Did you know that 99% of all dog trainers use ineffective methods, and will actually INHIBIT your dog's ability to learn new things in future? You can't afford to be following a dog obedience training plan that isn't getting results immediately. Going from "untrained, overaggressive" to "tame, fully obedient" isn’t as easy as all these so called "experts" claim it to be.
You’ve had advice from expert dog trainers, you’ve tried their plans, you’ve spent lots of money on their services, you may have even tried electronic shock collars (did you know that they lower your dog’s immune system making them susceptible to illness?).... and now you’re reading this because all your hard work, time, and money has done you no good. You’re still stuck with the same old disobedient dog. And maybe more confused than ever to determine right from wrong.
Most dog obedience training courses are based on theories "so and so" said, that all rely on punishing your dog whenever he doesn’t listen. They never reveal proven strategies that show exactly how to make your dog UNDERSTAND what you are communicating to him, without forcing you to pull your hair out! They don’t discuss the most vital part of getting your dog to learn new things! (Which is making sure he understands what you are trying to get him to do!)
You don’t need some "scientifically calculated" dog training program based on hours of repetition that’s impossible to follow (not to mention doesn’t work). For example, anyone who tells you that if you rub your dog’s nose in his own urine to house train your dog doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Just because you rub a dog’s nose in urine doesn’t mean your dog will understand why you are doing that, or learn not to urinate inside! In fact, punishing your dog in such a way without him understanding why, will frustrate him and will stunt his learning, making it impossible to get him trained!
Here’s What It Really Takes to STOP your Dog’s Behavior Problems – And Get IMMEDIATE Results!! I know what works for even the most difficult to train dogs because I've come across thousands of dogs in my time training dogs and I've seen first hand what works! I am so sure you will agree with me that I will give you a risk free 60 day trial. I hope you and your dog will be very happy with the results!!
CLICK HERE FOR A HAPPIER DOG!!
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You can't afford to waste another penny on ineffective dog trainers. Did you know that 99% of all dog trainers use ineffective methods, and will actually INHIBIT your dog's ability to learn new things in future? You can't afford to be following a dog obedience training plan that isn't getting results immediately. Going from "untrained, overaggressive" to "tame, fully obedient" isn’t as easy as all these so called "experts" claim it to be.
You’ve had advice from expert dog trainers, you’ve tried their plans, you’ve spent lots of money on their services, you may have even tried electronic shock collars (did you know that they lower your dog’s immune system making them susceptible to illness?).... and now you’re reading this because all your hard work, time, and money has done you no good. You’re still stuck with the same old disobedient dog. And maybe more confused than ever to determine right from wrong.
Most dog obedience training courses are based on theories "so and so" said, that all rely on punishing your dog whenever he doesn’t listen. They never reveal proven strategies that show exactly how to make your dog UNDERSTAND what you are communicating to him, without forcing you to pull your hair out! They don’t discuss the most vital part of getting your dog to learn new things! (Which is making sure he understands what you are trying to get him to do!)
You don’t need some "scientifically calculated" dog training program based on hours of repetition that’s impossible to follow (not to mention doesn’t work). For example, anyone who tells you that if you rub your dog’s nose in his own urine to house train your dog doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Just because you rub a dog’s nose in urine doesn’t mean your dog will understand why you are doing that, or learn not to urinate inside! In fact, punishing your dog in such a way without him understanding why, will frustrate him and will stunt his learning, making it impossible to get him trained!
Here’s What It Really Takes to STOP your Dog’s Behavior Problems – And Get IMMEDIATE Results!! I know what works for even the most difficult to train dogs because I've come across thousands of dogs in my time training dogs and I've seen first hand what works! I am so sure you will agree with me that I will give you a risk free 60 day trial. I hope you and your dog will be very happy with the results!!
CLICK HERE FOR A HAPPIER DOG!!
lovethatpup@gmail.com
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