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Housebreaking Tips
by Sue Sternberg- Feed your dog on a schedule. (He'll eliminate on a schedule, too).
- Keep his diet simple and consistent. (Avoid table scraps and canned foods; a high-quality, dry kibble produces the least waste).
- Choose an area, about ten square feet, outside, where you wish your dog to potty.
- Take your dog on leash to the area, pace back and forth (movement promotes movement) and chant an encouraging phrase (i.e. "do your business, do your business …").
- If he eliminates, give huge praise and play with him for maximum 3 minutes.
- If he doesn't eliminate, keep him on leash and go back indoors. Keep the dog on the leash with you or confined in his crate.
- Try again in an hour. Eventually your dog will eliminate appropriately. When he does, remember to give huge praise and play with him.
- After each success, allow 15 minutes of freedom in the house before placing dog back on lead or back into crate.
- After each 3 consecutive days of success, increase his freedom by 15 minutes.
- If there is an accident; decrease freedom his by 15 minutes for 3 days.
BUT REMEMBER! DO NOT PUNISH ACCIDENTS! IGNORE THEM, AND ALWAYS REWARD SUCCESS!
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