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targetpractice

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3. I knew nothing, but my first dog (an adult rescue) was easy...
Wed Jun 13, 2018, 08:30 PM
Jun 2018

I have the advantage that I work from home and am with my baby girl all day, but I noticed she was like clockwork (if I was consistent)...

Morning, upon waking up...Her breakfast... Then immediate walk, pee, and poop.

Early afternoon... Walk and pee.

Late afternoon... Her dinner.

Evening... Walk, pee and poop. Then a treat.

I am absolutely consistent when I feed her... The same exact times every day.

In the beginning I watched her like a hawk... When she left my side and didn't go for a drink of water, I knew she was up to something... As soon as she started to wander or circle... I would say "Ah, ah, ah!" ("No" is only for misbehaving). Then I would hurry her out the door with a leash... Whenever she peed or pooped outside I'd praise her effusively... If she had an accident inside... I'd just ignore it (and her) and clean it up. She lives for praise, and eventually learned to give me "the stare" when she wanted to go outside.

I was surprised how easy it was to train her (two weeks at most)... I've been told that it's because I was consistent and adapted my behavior to HER schedule.

She is my first dog, and I've had her nine years. She's perfect.

Take him outside right before feeding. Eko Jun 2018 #1
My dog wants the opposite... targetpractice Jun 2018 #9
When he poops or pees in the house vlyons Jun 2018 #2
That seems kinda cruel... targetpractice Jun 2018 #4
I agree that you should only scold when you catch them in the act. Stonepounder Jun 2018 #12
Yep, that is the way to do it. BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #10
No! Absolutely the wrong technique! The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #13
I knew nothing, but my first dog (an adult rescue) was easy... targetpractice Jun 2018 #3
So true, they WANT to please, when they can understand and see the pattern. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Jun 2018 #5
Hi there, Judi Lynn... I really enjoy your science posts... targetpractice Jun 2018 #6
I love looking for them and finding them, when time allows. I learn, myself, and must pass them on. Judi Lynn Jun 2018 #11
"The Loved Dog" by Tamar Geller madaboutharry Jun 2018 #7
Dogs have a short digestive tract... targetpractice Jun 2018 #8
Can you feed the dog outside? LakeArenal Jun 2018 #14
We adopted a one year old dog from a group that places homeless dogs from Puerto Rico. Bluepinky Jun 2018 #15
I greatly dislike crates CountAllVotes Jun 2018 #16
I meant to reply to your post but replied to my own by mistake! Bluepinky Jun 2018 #18
I don't really like crates either, and we limited her time in it. Bluepinky Jun 2018 #17
Didn't mean to point you out CountAllVotes Jun 2018 #19
Thanks for responding, no offense taken. Bluepinky Jun 2018 #20
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