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Bethie
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From:Mt.Juliet,Tn USA
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posted 07-03-2003 03:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bethie   Click Here to Email Bethie     Edit/Delete Message
HI! I recently got a new puppy-a jack russel terrior- She is sweet and extremly adorable! She is also a miricle dog. Some other time I'll have to tell you about her many near death experiences. Right now though, I'm having the hardest time potty training her. She's about 4 months old and is extremly smart but she can't get this one thing down. Have any methods? I've already tried crate training. That usually works but she doesnt see going into her crate as a punishment, she likes it. What should I do?
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Maisey
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posted 07-03-2003 04:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Maisey   Click Here to Email Maisey     Edit/Delete Message
Be patient, and be very consistent yourself. This will seem gross, but when she leaves a little "present" on the floor, pick it up and place it in your yard where you want her to go, she will associate that spot with her "potty spot" after a while. Anticipation is the key here. There are certain times a puppy will have to go even when she hasn't signaled that she might have to go. Those times are:
*when she wakes up from sleep or nap
*after she has eaten
*after she has been playing
*when she seems a little distracted and is sniffing
and of course if you catch her starting to go...scoop her up and immediately go to the potty spot in the yard. Do not punish her, or she will associate your approach with being punished and start to shy away from you. Once you are outside, you wait till she goes. Then praise, praise, praise- make a big huge deal out of it. Sometimes the wait will seem like forever, in reality it's usually within 5 minutes.( I also take mine out about every twenty to thirty minutes, most times they will go and it is an opportuntiy to praise and really get the message accross. Of course not everyone can do that, time wise, but if you can , it speeds things along.)

It is also important to erase the smell left in the house by using a product like Natures Miracle(an enzyme product), this does not cover up the smell but actually gets rid of it by disolving it.

Crate your puppy at night, the kennel should be large enough for her to comfortably lay down but no bigger than that. Dogs will not potty where they sleep. If the crate is too big, she'll potty at one end and sleep at the other. If she really really has to go in the night, you will know it - she'll make a huge fuss to get out and then you MUST get up and take her out, again praise once she has done her business. Then back in the house to the kennel. Later you will be able to let her sleep outside the kennel when the potty habits are established.
Anticipation, Persistence, Consistency and Patience. They will all reward you. Good luck with your new baby. Maisey

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