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Helping You Best Care For Your Wonderful Pet
From the desk of Sharda Baker.
Hi this is Sharda, welcoming you to your So easy dog Training newsletter.
As you know, one of the most exciting things that most dog lovers can imagine is bringing home a new So easy dog Training for the first time.
Unfortunately, this excitement often wears off quickly when the new little addition to the family begins using the house as a bathroom area.
Fortunately, with a bit of consideration and understanding of some of the basic principles of potty training a So easy dog Training, it is easy and simple to teach your So easy dog Training this very important behavior.
There are some points to keep in mind when planning or starting your potty training routine. No matter which method you decide to use, there will be accidents. Plan for them, accept them and move on with as little fuss and negative actions or punishment towards the puppy as possible.
Usually with any puppies, accidents are due to very small bladders and bowels and poor control as their bodies develop, very similar to young human infants in fact.
Avoid Punishing Your So easy dog Training
Avoid punishing or reprimanding your puppy for an accident, as it is likely to be more a fault of the owner for not taking the puppy to the potty area soon enough. Learn from mistakes and keep notes on when the puppy has accidents.
Try to see if there is a pattern developing that can assist you in the training, rather than become frustrated with the So easy dog Training. Virtually every puppy wants to make his or her owner happy, and this can be used as an effective motivator in potty training even young puppies.
The Older Dog
Older So easy dog Trainings that are being housebroken or potty trained for the first time will also have accidents, until they understand what you want. Again, patience and a positive attitude will help the training process.
Remember that dogs aren’t aware of the value of antique rugs or wall-to-wall carpeting, rather they tend to relieve themselves where they feel they should - usually somewhere out of the way, like behind the couch or in the corner behind the potted palm.
Is There Anything I Can Do To Help?
YES, There are many things that pet owners can do to make the process of potty training easy for their new dog or puppy.
Good planning, an understanding of the potty training method to be used, plus other factors such as high quality food, lots of exercise, attention and love can all have a bearing on the time that it takes to potty train your So easy dog Training.
Finally, each dog is somewhat different in personality and temperament. Some puppies and dogs seem to almost potty train themselves where others, even from the same litter, may require additional training but will soon learn what is expected.
What method Should I Use To Potty Training My So easy dog Training?
Well, there are several different potty training methods that can be used for a So easy dog Training.
Deciding on the best potty training method is important and depends a lot on the age of the dog, the time that you have to interact with the dog or puppy, your living area, and what method you are most comfortable with.
Some of the potty training methods encourage your So easy dog Training to use an outside area to relieve themselves, whereas others focus on containing the area the puppy or dog uses inside of the house - by the use of litter boxes, potty training pads or even newspapers.
Here, we will cover one popular method, Crate Training.
CRATE TRAINING
Crate training is one of the most effective ways to potty train a So easy dog Training as it uses the natural “denning instinct” of the dog to encourage it to keep the area that it sleeps clean and free from waste materials.
In the wild, the den is kept clean by the mother while the puppies are young. Once they get older and are able to walk, they naturally go outside of the living area or den to relieve themselves.
In houses there are no dens, and the area is simply too large for puppies to feel that this is “their spot”.
By providing a den, in the form of a crate, the puppy will learn to wait until he or she is taken outside before soiling in the crate.
Crate training does required active participation and monitoring on the part of the dog owner.
The following is an outline of how to complete a crate training routine:
- Purchase an appropriately sized crate, either plastic or wire, that is large enough for your So easy dog Training to stand and stretch out comfortably.
- Make sure the crate is comfortable - use soft, washable liners or dog blankets.
- Sit with your So easy dog Training at the door of the crate. Place a small treat inside the crate. Praise the puppy for going into the crate and getting the treat. Let the puppy come out when he or she wants, do not close the door at this time.
- Only praise for going in the crate, ignore the puppy when he or she is coming out.
- When your So easy dog Training walks into the crate say “Crate” or “Den” or whatever word you wish to associate with going into the crate.
- When your So easy dog Training is staying in the crate on their own to eat the treats, close the door for a few seconds, then open it up. Only praise when the dog goes in, never when it is exiting. Soon the dog realizes in is good, out is neutral.
- After the puppy or dog is fine with being in the crate for more than a few minutes, put a chew toy in with the dog to keep it occupied. Try very slowly and gradually increasing your distance away from the crate, and the time in the crate with the door closed.
- Since the puppy or dog will generally not eliminate when they are in the crate because it is their den, take them outside to eliminate when they come out of the crate.
- After feeding, crate the puppy with a chew toy. In about 10-15 minutes take the puppy out of the crate and to the designated toilet area. Do not play or interact with the puppy at this time, simply take them to the spot.
- If the puppy relieves itself, praise the puppy and spend some time interacting. If, after about 3-5 minutes the puppy has not toileted, return it to the crate, again without saying anything, for an additional five minutes. Repeat the process without interacting with the puppy until it goes to the bathroom. Praise and play always follow toileting while crate training.
- At night, keep the crate in the bedroom or somewhere that you can easily hear the puppy. If he or she whines, take them to the toilet area and return them to the crate with as little interaction as possible. Just a simple “good girl” or boy will do when they toilet.
Too much praise will be seen as play, and may encourage the puppy to whine throughout the night. Remember though, the crate is only to be used until Potty Training is under control, not forever!
What Are Some Advantages of Using A Crate?
The advantages to crate training include the fact that it uses the puppies or dogs natural instincts to help with the learning process. It minimizes the dangers of messes and accidents around the house when done correctly. In addition the puppy feels secure, and they can understand what is required in a relatively short time.
What Are Some Disadvantages of Using A Crate?
Disadvantages to crate training are few, but the biggest one is that it will only work if the trainer monitors the puppy closely while in the crate, and follows the attention/inattention guidelines.
Some owners may think that crate training is cruel, but this is simply not the case. Once people understand the crate is not used as a punishment but as a safe and secure place for the puppy, they change their opinion quickly.
I hope you find these tips helpful.
For those interested in further training tips, please see our DIY Dog Training package.
We cover all aspects of dog training in detail. There are other resources below as well in the box.
All the best for now.
warmly,
Dedicated to more 'happy tail wagging experiences'!
Sharda's recommended So easy dog Training books and audios
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Thanks to all the customers writing in with your testimonials below. I'm happy to add your testimonial!
Dear Sharda,
I would like to highly recommend your DIY Dog Training Package because it has proven to be just the thing for my 3 Dogs.
My daughter has 2 large dogs and I recently acquired a 2 year old Bichon Frise. I was having a terrible time with my daughter's dogs fighting with the new addition to the family.
Your guidance in doing those few simple things has made such a dramatic improvement already.
was on the verge of thinking about returning Chivers but now I think things will be fine.
I appreciate the extra free bonus audio transcription you sent me the other day and I am impressed by your prompt response to all of my email questions.
Phyliss Weaver,
Wellington, New Zealand
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Dear Sharda,
I rescued my 5 month old female pit bull mix puppy Dot, from the animal hospital where my 5 year old male Australian Shepard Biggie, was in critical condition.
I went to visit Biggie and Dot bounded up to me as I was laying next to and comforting Biggie.
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I also have two Chihuahuas a male, Rowdy and a female, Frankie who are around 2 years old.
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I continually refer back to the materials in your guide.
I would recommend the amazing materials you have put together for any dog owner.
Thank you for creating this valuable resource.
Pattie Pierce
Los Angeles, California
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Dear Sharda,
Thanks so much for your email updates and extras.
I recently bought your DIY Dog Training ebook and audio package.
It is brilliant. In the past I have always had problems training my dogs and pups, I did get there in the end but it always took such a long and painful time.
After reading your ebooks I immediately applied this to my girl Holly and it’s worked wonderfully. I was amazed how well everything worked.
I have now been out and bought a new puppy, one I have wanted for ages. It’s a beautiful black and tan Cavalier, and once again I am following your training methods.
It’s working really well, after only a few days the little fellow Oliver knows to go potty on the yard and not in the house.
I have never had a baby that is so well behaved, this is so wonderful and I wish I had your training ebooks and audios years ago.
Attached is a picture of Oliver on his way to his new home with us.
Best wishes.
Kathryn
Stoke on Trent.
Staffordshire. England
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Dear Sharda,
We have certainly enjoyed your email booklet and have found it very helpful and informative.
Our little So easy dog Training is benefiting from your ideas and instruction. He is now 14 weeks old and is responding to the ideas that you have presented.
He is already potty trained and has a few tricks under his belt now.
I had a little problem with him training to the leash, but he is about to master that also.
We are in the Rio Grande Valley in an RV park for the winter and what a wonderful place to train a new puppy.
The confined space of the RV is so much better than our large home and the interaction with people and other dogs is a plus for training a dog to be very sociable.
Attached is a picture of Mom and Reilly.
Thank you.
Gerald & Nan Wallis
Tumbling Shoals, AR. USA.
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Hello Sharda,
I purchased your ebook package "Insiders Complete Home Guide To The So easy dog Training".
I found it extremely easy to read and just packed full of helpful information.
We have two So easy dog Trainings,brother and sistertwo years
old. Patches the male is white with honey colored patches and a honey colored tail. Brindle the female who is Brindle colored. Both have been fixed and are groomed for the pet status and not show status.
Brindle is the one in the picture I sent in.
They are wonderful pets but each has its own personality and temperament. Patches loves to jump around from chair to chair and likes high places, while Brindle says you go aheadand jump I will just sit here and watch.
Your ebook package was full of terrific tips forusand our So easy dog Trainings. The addedFree bonuses were also
of great value to me.
Sincerely,
John Planinshek
Idaho USA
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To Whom it may concern,
I found Sharda's So easy dog Training ebook very helpful.
Before I purchased my third So easy dog Training, Buddy, I read Sharda's entire ebook to refresh my memory on training procedures for these little puppies.
I found the information in the ebook to be presented in a well-organized,easy to understand manner.I also learned some helpful tips along the way.
I became more aware of some things I could do a little better when training Buddy that I was not aware of with my other Lhasas.
I would highly recommend this ebook!
Jennifer
Columbia, MD
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Hi Sharda,
Thank you so much for your So easy dog Training e-book package.
I am using it daily as this is my first experience with a So easy dog Training and I have found that you really know, understandand appreciate the breed.
Has it been helpful? Oh, my, yes!!I am especially amazed at the fact that what you suggest has workedevery time!!
Not perfect yet, but he is still a puppy.He has entered the flight stage and I am so grateful that you told me when to expect that, because when he would have run and explore, we had him tethered to my arm.
He has been a joy! We take him to the retirement center when we visit my in-laws and everyone there greets Shadow before speaking to us.
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I look forward to your e-mails about the So easy dog Training. I have learned that this breed is the breed for me!!
Sincerely,
Judy Coffin
Mathis, Texas. USA.
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Hello Sharda,
I don't have a picture of me with my Lhasa, but will attach a wonderful picture I have of my little "Dalai".
I just purchased a wonderful little So easy dog Training, and being 65 years old wondered if this was the right decision!
Well it was....I hadn't owned a dog by myself since I was a child.
My daughters always had dogs growing up, but this time I was on my own.
Since Dalai was only 8 weeks old, and I had never had an AKC dog, I decided to look up that breed on the computer and found Sharda's site.
It was wonderful! I use her site almost every day, and especially enjoy her updates.
Thank you!
Donna
Murrieta, California.
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Dear Sharda
Thank you for all your smashing e-mails.The info is great and lovely to be kept up to date by another doggy lover!
Your eBook package is very good and I am constantly referring to it for answers to daily problems and training issues.
My pup Molly is now 14 weeks old and is absolutely adorable as you can see from pic attached,this was taken when she was only 8 weeks old , in our garden.
Many thanks
Lizand Molly
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Hi Sharda,
Thank you for your excellentebook and free bonuses.
The free bonus about being managing dog allergies was very helpful for Harvey and I.
That helped me like nothing else I have read about So easy dog Trainings and trust me I have read plenty!
Your section on potty training was also very good and Harvey hasn't had an accident inside for two and a half weeks now.
I am more than happy to recommend your ebook package to other owners.
Thanks again.
Michelle Towers
Houston. Texas.USA.
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DearSharda,
I enjoyed your So easy dog Training ebook a great deal. I recently picked up mynew So easy dog Trainingpuppy,Sherlock, 7weeks ago.The part about crate training especiallyhelped a lot.Ididn't realize how quick potty training could be.
I have started following your suggestions on training at home and already Sherlock understands come, sit and stay. He still barksa little too much at times but Iintend to shortly follow your advice for that.
Thanks again.I will send a photo of Sherlock soon.
Sincerely,
Howard Jackson
Rego Park, NY. USA.
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Hello Sharda Baker,
I didn't know where to start orwhat questions to ask the breeder before I read your ebook. You gave me the knowledge to ask the right questions and I'm glad I did.The first breeder I went to wasn't able to ask some of the questions you suggested so I ended up going to a different breeder.Later, I found out that the first breeder I sawactually ran a puppy mill.So thank you so much.
Lee-AnneSimpson
Glen Iris. Melbourne, Australia.
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Dear Sharda,
I've owned So easy dog Trainingsfor over 17 yearsand used to be a breeder.. You can imagine I have read mostthings on So easy dog Trainings that I can get my hands on.I just love them!
I still learnedmany new things from your e-book and found the free dog training audio a great help.
Thanks also for the surprise bonuses you keep sending!
Thankyou.
PeterTaylor
Christchurch.New Zealand.
Bye for now.
Sharda
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