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Also… does it work? Does it have any chem basis for working or is it a gimick? If it works, where is it sold (mainstream places please….ie target, walmart, supermarkets, etc.)? special tricks for using this spray method, aside from sticker info?
if it doesnt work….any tricks for paper training it without the spray?
this is not my puppy, my bf has a large puppy/dog. i walked from the car to his door in dim light and was worried that i was going to step in something. it left a gift for him on his porch earlier and he didnt do anything abt it 
It’s IMASCAMFORSUCKERS!!!!
BS, useless crap
Jul 18, 2010 | | potty training your dog
When is the best time to potty train your dog? What is an easy way to train them to pee on the pad? OR if they had their shots, could i just train them to pee outside instead? i have 2 month old female shih-tzu
Start training her immediately! Skip the pee pad training, since that just teaches her it’s okay to go potty in the house.
This website has detailed instructions on several different housebreaking methods you might want to consider for her:
http://www.thehousebreakingbible.com
Good luck and congratulations on your new puppy!
Jul 07, 2010 | | potty training your dog
I just got a new puppy like 45 minutes ago (She followed me home) and she’s not potty trained yet.
I’ve had 2 dogs before,but they kinda taught themselves how to go to the bathroom outside..
Haha well I really don’t know how to poddy train or teach a dog to obey,
So please help!
Thanks! (:
I know,this is the wrong category,but I like P&S.
So yeah..
Dogs are never "potty trained" but they do pee outside! 
When the puppy pees, don’t hit it, don’t rub his nose In It.
Take him out side at least 5-6 times a day after he pees on the floor, he’ll slowly get the Idea & when he pees outside, give him a treat! 
Jun 29, 2010 | | potty training your dog
I got a new puppy while at a friend’s house… two states away from where I live. I don’t have a crate but I desperately need tips on how to potty train her without one. I want a crate and will get one, I just can’t get one till I get home. Thanks!
As a temporary measure you can be the crate. Have the pup on his leash at all times with the leash attached to you. That way you can have a constant eye on her to see if she needs to go outside. If it is a young puppy you should be preemtively taking her outside every hour or two, encouaging her with a command word (like "go potty") and praising her when she goes. If you need to leave her unattended for some reason block her off in a small room like a bathroom with a baby gate of piece of lightweight board. Just keep in mind that a puppy can only hold their bladder as many hours as they are months old.
Good luck!
Jun 18, 2010 | | potty training your dog
Depends on how you do it. The best way is to provide the puppy with a small pen and cover the entire place with potty paper or newspaper and slowly decrease the covered surface every couple of days and your puppy should be trained in about a month. Of course, you always have to pay attention to your puppy’s behavior. If you see them sniffing around a lot and making grunts or noises, it may be time to take them out or to the corner for a pee.
Jun 08, 2010 | | potty training your dog
Chances are, at one time or another you will need to turn to someone else to care for your dog. Perhaps youve accepted a work assignment that will keep you out of town for a month. Maybe youre finally going on that long awaited cruise. Whatever the reason, you find yourself in need of someone dependable and trustworthy to care for Rover. Although some dogs do best at home with a pet sitter, other dogs do better in a boarding kennel. Consider your dogs personality and needs before making a decision.
Things to know up front: For kennels, pet boarding is a business. Their success depends on volume as much as quality care. Kennels care for many animals at the same time and your pet will probably be kept in a cage or run. Dont expect a kennel to give your pet the same kind of attention and affection that you do; it just wont happen. But good kennels employee people with a natural love of dogs that will be kind and gentle and care for your pet to the best of their ability.
Kennel choices: Most vet offices offer boarding services. While vet office care may be limited, with smaller cages and limited exercise opportunities, many people, especially those whose animals have medical needs, feel more secure leaving their pets with a trusted vet. Other owners turn to private boarding kennels that can range from bare-bones to luxurious. Sparse facilities do not differ much from vet offices. Cages are usually small and exercise is limited to two walks a day. More expensive facilities offer mixed playtime for dogs that are socialized, outdoor exercise areas, larger runs rather than cages, and grooming services (all of which may be at an extra charge). Upscale doggie hotels are all the rage in some areas. Your dog may receive a massage, bath and haircut, obedience training, soothing music and luxurious bedding while youre gone.
Where to start: Whatever level of care you decide on, there are some basic things to know and do before making a final decision on where to board your pet. Price, comfort, health and safety are all valid concerns. After all, youre entrusting someone else with one of the most emotionally valuable things in your life.
Ask friends, neighbors, family, and your vet or dog trainer for recommendations. Then do a little background investigation. If your state requires licensing and inspections, make sure the kennels you are considering are in good standing. Also ask whether the prospective kennel belongs to the American Boarding Kennels Association. This trade association promotes professional standards, requires members subscribe to a code of ethics, and offers accreditation for professionalism, safety and quality of care. If youre satisfied that a kennel meets basic requirements, schedule a visit.
What to look for: First impressions are important. Sniff the air as soon as you walk in. There should be no strong antiseptic smell or odor of urine or feces. Some antiseptic odor is understandable in concrete areas, but if odors assail your nose as you walk in the door, you may want to consider another kennel.
Look for a pleasant atmosphere. Do the current boarded dogs look happy? Do they come to the front of the kennel to greet you? Dogs that lie to the back and do not interact are a bad sign. Is the staff competent, confident, friendly and caring or do they seem harassed and irritable? Are there a sufficient number of workers or are they short-handed and overworked? Is the kennel owner ready and willing to show you where your dog will be housed and exercise areas? If not, cross this one off your list.
Make mental notes as you tour the facilities. Are dog beds clean? Look for clean food bowls and water bowls without scum or floating objects. Are the runs clean or is there feces lying around? Its impossible to keep all runs clean 100% of the time, but youll be able to tell the difference between filth and recent deposits. Is the kennel yard full of debris? Is the building in need of serious repair? Is there good ventilation and a comfortable temperature? If possible, take a look at the kitchen. A clean kitchen is a good indicator of a clean pet area. Get a tour of outdoor exercise areas and runs. Are they protected from the elements? Is the noise level overwhelming? Although it is impossible to prevent dogs from barking, especially while someone is walking through the facility, the kennel should not be overcrowded to the point where dogs are constantly barking. Observe any activities offered. Note especially how aggressive dogs are handled.
Brass tacks: If your first impressions are favorable, then get down to details. You need to know if pets are required to be current on vaccinations. Some kennels now require that your dog be vaccinated against Bordetella, canine kennel cough. Many kennels will allow you to bring your dogs regular food. It not only cuts down on their costs, but helps your dog adjust to kennel life. If it is important that your pet stay on his regular diet, ask; dont just assume. What veterinary services are available? Does the kennel have a vet on call? You may prefer that the kennel call your vet if there is a need. Make this information readily available and let your vet know that your pet will be staying at a kennel while you are gone. Ask questions about feeding schedules. If your pet needs regular doses of medication, make sure this service is offered. Find out how much exercise your dog will be getting and how often they are allowed to potty. Can you bring your dogs bedding from home and his favorite toy? Is it important to you that a staff member be on the property around the clock? If so, make sure this is the case at your chosen facility. Be sure to get a breakdown of charges. Some services are included in basic daily rates, some are not. If price is an issue, get the details worked out up front so you wont be surprised when you get home. And last, but not least, trust your instincts. If you just dont feel good about a particular kennel, go somewhere else.
Prepare your pet: So, youve taken all the preliminary measures and selected a kennel for your pet. Now you need to prepare Rover for his stay. If the facility offers doggy day care services in addition to longer term care, give your pet the chance to try it out. Take him once or twice for just the day. Take special note of his first impressions and reactions. Quiz the staff on his behavior and interaction with the other animals.
Be sure your pet knows basic commands. Make sure he is current on vaccinations and is flea-free (most kennels require it). If your pet is going to be at the kennel for an extended time, you may consider a trial run of a weekend excursion. This allows you to work out any kinks before the longer stay. If necessary, teach your dog to sit before being petted or fed and to walk quietly on a leash. Socialize him to strangers, especially if medication or grooming will be provided at the kennel. Make sure he is accustomed to a crate if he will be in one at the kennel. It will make the stay less stressful and fearful for your pet.
Prepare the kennel staff: No one likes surprises, not even kennel staff who are accustomed to working with all animal personalities. If your dog has any unusual fears, aggression triggers or other idiosyncrasies, be honest for the safety and well-being of all involved. Let them know if Rover is not reliably housetrained, hates men or eats things hes not supposed to.
On kennel day: Exercise Rover before you turn him over to the kennel staff. Leave the kids at home. Walk in the kennel door, give Rover a gentle pat, tell him youll see him soon and let him go. Long goodbyes, hugs and tears will only stress out your pet (and you). Hes not going to hate you for leaving. Go have fun.
Coming home: One last thing, dont be surprised or alarmed if your dog segregates himself and sleeps a lot upon coming home. He is not upset with you or had a miserable time. Dogs in kennels are awake from the crack of dawn until nighttime. They are excited by barking dogs, meal times and visitors walking past them. He may simply be exhausted.
Boarding kennels can be a good solution for those times when your pet has to be left behind. Do your homework and find the best facility for you and your pet. It is well worth the time. Your peace of mind and your pets health are your reward.
Sherry Massey
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/pet-care-partners-boarding-kennels-92441.html
Jun 07, 2010 | | potty training your dog
You didn’t tell us how old you dog is, but this advice is for a puppy. However, the principle is the same for any age, but just less frequent feedings>
Routine is the most important aspect of training. From the beginning, feed 4 times per day, at the same times, and put the bowl up in 5 minutes, or when finished.
A puppy will need to go just minutes after eating, so whisk him outside, and stay with him until she ‘goes’..Giver him lots of praise when he does his job, play a few minutes, and come back in..
If you can spread down a bag of sand, from a garden center, it will give him a good place to go, so you can kind of aim him there, and not just all over your yard..
He should only need to go poop after eating, and perhaps at bedtime..
However, he will need water down at all times, and need to pee frequently..so, outside every other hour for that..and keep a close eye on him..He will need to go during active play, and every time he wakes from a nap..If you watch him, you will see him acting restless, and sniffing the floor, etc when he needs to go..at first, peeing may be just a matter of pausing, and uh-oh, there it is..He won’t even be aware…So its important to never scold him for peeing…this is what makes traumatized pups that refuse to pee outside, or try to hide it in the house..as they get scolded for it, and it becomes a traumatic event..
Keep the product, Nature’s Miracle, on hand, for instant cleaning of pee spots…or ask your pet supply which enzyme cleaner they recommend..
Puppies physiology only allows them to help pee for about 1 hour per month of age…so expecting any more is unrealistic..a good reason for a playpen at night. He may hold it through the night, but is likely to need to pee at least once during the night..You can remove the water a couple of hours before bedtime..
By following a routine, and being ever watchful for the first few days, you can have him petty well trained in just a couple of weeks..or less
I house-train all of my pups before they ever leave my home, and I do it an entire litter at a time..it normally takes about 4-5 days, with very few accidents..
But, if you hang a little bell on the door, or a desk bell on the floor, and show him you are ringing the bell each time you take him out, he is likely to begin ringing the bell when he needs to go..Just be very vigilant, and yet stay relaxed..an accident doesn’t mean failure..
Remember, it takes forever to potty train a human baby, and it is so nice that puppies can learn it so much faster, but they are still allowed to be babies, and don’t deserve to be stressed about the training…
If you have important areas to keep clean, just keep him away from those areas until he is a bit older..
I recommend using a harness for the walking and leash training, as it is less frightening and stressful..eventually, as trust is developed, you can switch to a collar..but a soft harness takes the fear away from the beginning…Walking stimulates the bowels to move, more so than just putting the dog out..
May 30, 2010 | | potty training your dog
Ok so I just got this fawn male boxer for my bday. He’s so cute and all.. but I dont know how I should train him to do his business outside! I hear so many tips from friends, but I dont know which ones to use. HELP!! What should I do?
My boxer pup was fully housetrained at 12 weeks following simple training tips like the following by Scotte Meade:
(It is best to have a friend or relative be able to stop by your house while you may be away at work – or try stopping home yourself on a lunch break)
Housetraining is a universal problem with a simple solution.
These tips will help you train your puppy or older dog to eliminate outdoors.
Good Health Is Essential
Make sure your puppy or dog is healthy before undertaking housetraining. Intestinal parasites are the most common cause of inappropriate defecation.
Bladder infections are a frequent cause of inappropriate urination. If you suspect a bladder problem, have a urine sample checked. Symptoms of bladder infection include frequent urination of small amounts, unproductive straining, or licking of private parts.
Feed your puppy a good quality puppy food. Avoid over feeding or making sudden changes in his diet; both can cause diarrhea. Another common problem arises when a dog has been given steroids to treat a bee sting or allergic reaction. Steroids usually increase the dogs water intake and urine output.
Scheduling
Feed your puppy on a fairly regular schedule, three times a day. Allow 30 minutes for each meal, and remove the leftovers after that time. Maintaining a feeding schedule helps predict output.
Schedule your puppys trips outdoors. The average puppy needs frequent opportunities to eliminate. Start first thing in the morning with a trip outside as soon as your puppy awakens. Puppies feel the call of nature about every hour when they are awake and playing. They need to go out soon after eating, and after drinking water.
By the age of 10 or 12 weeks, the average healthy puppy can sleep through the night.
If your puppy has an accident, examine the schedule and make adjustments to prevent future accidents.
Confinement
One of the most valuable tools in housetraining is the dog crate. Intended to be used like a babys playpen or crib, the crate keeps the puppy safely confined when no one is available to supervise her. Crating prevents accidents for the normal puppy, because her instinct to keep her nest clean is very strong. Crating also prevents her from destroying your treasured possessions while she is teething, or injuring herself by chewing on or ingesting something harmful.
Your puppy should be crated at night while you are asleep, and any other time you cannot supervise his activities. This includes times when you are on the phone or in the shower, or doing anything that prevents you from paying full attention to your puppy. He should have an opportunity to go outside every time you let him out of his crate.
Training
Every time you take your puppy outside, give her plenty of cues. As you walk out the door with her, say Lets go outside. Take her to her spot, and repeat your cue phrase as she is about to eliminate. (Be sure to use a phrase that does not come up in every day conversation. Avoid cues such as be a good dog in favor of something more specific, such as go.) When she goes, praise her enthusiastically and reward her with a very small food treat, right there on the spot. After several repetitions of this routine, your puppy will learn to eliminate on cue (very useful in bad weather or strange places) and learn that eliminating outside is more fruitful than eliminating inside. After a week of this, continue to praise the puppy every time she goes outside, but reward with food on a more random basis. In a couple of weeks, you wont need the food reward at all.
Accidents
If you find an accident, clean it up, and consider adjusting your puppys schedule to prevent another accident. Punishing your puppy only teaches him to be wary of you. If you catch him in the act and punish or correct him, he will learn to eliminate when you arent looking, which will defeat your training program. If you should see your puppy circling as if he has to go, gently remind him to go outside and help him get to his spot where he can earn praise and a reward.
Accidents happen most frequently in the morning or evening when the puppy is out playing with the family. It is easy to become so involved in an activity that you forget that the puppy hasnt been outside in an hour. If this is the case, find a way to remind yourself, such as setting a kitchen timer or alarm clock.
Patience
Unrealistic expectations are a frequent cause of problems in housetraining.
On average, the bladder/brain connection is not fully formed until the puppy is about 8 months old.
If a young puppy does go to the door and ask to go out, his need is immediate, he must go out right away. Some dogs never learn to ask to go out, while others learn quickly to go to the door and sit or bark or ring a bell. Some dogs learn to use a dog door easily and go out whenever they feel the urge.
The best way to ensure success is to stick to a schedule long enough for the puppys body to adapt to it and get in the habit of eliminating at particular times.
Neuter or Spay
If you are not planning to enter your dog in conformation competition, neutering or spaying helps ensure successful housetraining. Neutered males still lift their legs, but are less inclined to mark their territory (including the priceless antique chair legs and the floor-length drapes). They are also less prone to certain cancers and prostate problems that can lead to accidents in older dogs. Unspayed females ovulate twice a year, on average. For several weeks before and during the heat cycle they are more prone to mark territory. They are also more vulnerable to bladder problems that can lead to accidents.
Paper Training Is Not Housetraining
Teaching your puppy to eliminate indoors on newspaper does not lead to success in housetraining. Dogs are place oriented, and once taught to go in a particular place on a particular surface will continue to do so. Careless newspaper readers are liable to reach for a section they left on the floor only to find it has been used by the family dog.
If you must confine your puppy for more than six or eight hours at a time, or if you live in a high-rise apartment with a small dog, consider using a litter box for your dog. A plastic under-the-bed storage container, lid removed, filled with bark mulch will serve this purpose very well. The mulch absorbs urine odors, and smells and feels like outside. You can confine your puppy in a small room, such as a bathroom, with a baby gate, giving him enough room for a comfy bed, his water dish, and his mulch box.
This approach works well for young puppies and very elderly dogs with health problems, and is less likely to interfere with your efforts to train your dog to eliminate outside.
Boxers are the best of breeds (I currently am owned by 2 males) smart and active and do require obedience training – remember they are a ‘working breed’ and are happiest when they have a job/purpose!
Best of luck!
May 19, 2010 | | potty training your dog
For most people foxes are madcap animals that are best left deserted in their birth habitants. However there are some people who have discovered the joys of charge a fox as a pet. It may surprise to some, but caring for a fox as an exotic pet may not be as testing as it seems.
Knowing Foxes can be like dogs. They oblige attention and a lot of socialization. They are fully bouncy, active, and strange. These intelligent creatures are also cunning, and flexible. They can clearly elude, and therefore it is important to see that they are sheltered where they possibly to forestall losing them.
Foxes have characteristic odors caused by oil and sweat glands. To stop them from smelling, it is important to keep them cool and well ventilated so that they won’t closet oils excessively. Occasional swim may also be advisable but too much bathing can instigate aridness that exacerbates the secretion of scent-causing oils.
Making a Home for the Fox Foxes can be very much treated like dogs; however they should be put in assured cages when they are not being watched since they can easily outflow. A dog coop is sufficient to guarantee them within, evade-proof pens may be used outside. When walking foxes, it is important to strap them strongly enough so they can’t drip.
Feeding the Fox Foxes are omnivorous animals, they can eat almost anything. Thus it is important for them to have a balanced diet. There are commercial dry foods unfilled on the sell, specifically made for foolish animals. These make great bases for their diet. Foxes may also be fed with premium cat or dog food. To make the fox’s diet different, fruits, vegetables, eggs, mice, mealworms, and crickets may be added.
potty training
The fox species can be skilled to use the litter box. It is advisable to use a roofed box because foxes dig in the violent when they ooze. Potty exercise is beautiful much like the same with dogs. Give rewards and praise for each time they use the litter box, but punishments should be avoided when they defecate away. When the fox is on the limit of defecating or urinating, it should merely be enthused to the litter box.
Caring for the Foxes’ Health
It is important to give the fox to the vet steadily. Their vigor precision is cute much like to dogs, and thus can be very simple to cope. Having a fox as an exotic pet can be rewarding. These little critters may confirm to be a great companion and perhaps a best comrade as well.
Judd Snell
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/training-an-exotic-animal-752258.html
May 17, 2010 | | potty training your dog
i just got a snuczher and it’s still a puppy.
i used puppy pads and put them by the door. they have a scent on them that makes the puppy want to use them. sence they were in front of the door i would know when my dog needed out. after a while she learned that i took her out when she went to the door and i didnt need the puppy pads any more. it may take longer but i have trained two dogs this way and it was VERY effective both times
May 11, 2010 | | potty training your dog
