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Colorado Animal
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Housebreaking... Sometimes housebreaking can be easily accomplished and sometimes it requires a bit more patience and perserverance on your part. Here are some tips that could be helpful in housebreaking your dog. *Try putting the dog on a feeding schedule. *Do not give the dog the run of the house (especially on carpeting) until you feel housebreaking is well in hand--instead keep the dog on a leash and with you. It will do double duty as leash training the dog as well. *If you can't keep the dog with you all the time (we do realize you have a life), then crate it or confine it (perhaps a baby gate across the bathroom or laundry room doorway) until you can give it your full attention again. You do not want to crate the dog for more than a few hours (except at night) and crating should never be used as punishment. *Take the dog to the designated potty place regularly--after meals, naps or playtime are good times to give it a try. If it's just been awhile, give it a try. (Off leash or on leash depends on your property and the dog's feelings of security). Sometimes a dog will need to be off leash (in a fenced-in yard) in order to perceive permission to go. *Always praise good efforts and do not punish accidents, especially if you did not "catch it in the act". After a short period of time, the dog will probably not realize why it is being punished and may perceive punishment for whatever activity it is doing at the time. *If the dog is going to be home alone, put up a baby gate at a room with easy-to-clean floors and give the dog a bed, food and water and either pee pds or a doggy litter box, along with some toys to help avoid boredom. The baby gate helps the dog not feel so isolated. *Give the dog time to understand housebreaking. Some of the shelter dogs have rarely (or even never) been in a house and it is a new situation for them. *Have patience! *Be persistent! Call or e-mail the shelter if you have questions. 719-267-4858 |
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