Potty Training Logic

casper · Member Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 52

Hi guys,

I have a question re: the logic behind potty training. I understand the conept of praising them when they do good and when they make a mistake, correct them immediately and take them to the proper place. My question is, what if they don't make a mistake or you don't catch them doing it because they do it so infrequently?

So most of you know that i have two new puppies - pepper and casper. I walk them every hr - 1 hr and 1/2. They mostly do their thing outside and they get treated and I sound all excited and stuff. Walking them so frequently means they don't make many mistakes. I feel like I should let them make a mistake and then correct it - because my logic is, how do you know what is 'good' if 'good' is all you know?

Thoughts?

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

I think that dogs just know after awhile of doing their business in one spot that thats where they should go. Nothing bad happens when they go there so its ok. Going in the house to them now, would just seem not right to them, I would think. I do get what your saying though.

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 12:23 am Post subject:

Puttin hit it right on the dot! Your the best

I think you are over analyzing the issue, Casper. Although you analyze the issue on a higher level, and I understand what you are saying, your dog never will analyze the issue on such a level as you are. Your pups realize that when they do their business outside where the are supposed to, they are rewarded and praised. Dogs look to please their owner(s) (well, most of the time at least Wink

), and are HIGHLY motivated by positive verbal praise and favorable material rewards.

It sounds as though your pups are quickly mastering their potty training, which is a HUGE plus! I wouldn't purposely let them eliminate indoors, for that will only set you back in your potty training success. However, do try and pay VERY close attention so you can catch them in the act during those infrequent accidents...that's prime opportunity to correct them!

To sum it up, keep on doing EXACTLY what you are doing, I don't see any need for change. Kudos to you for working so hard with them, it'll pay off in the end, believe me!!!

Here's to continued success!!! Very Happy

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

Cheers

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 2:10 am Post subject:

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

Hopefully that won't be me by the end of the day. Going to have alittle fun today.

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 6:58 pm Post subject:

puttin510 · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2748

La La laaa I made it home safe and sound.

Casper hows that pup doing.