Do research to see where to place the dog indoors and outdoors. It must be convenient for you to access and be comfortable for the dog. No basements or Garages. No locking in the laundry room or washroom. NOT NEGOTIABLE. Dogs are social pack animals. Do not isolate your dog or hell will ensue.
Plan to collect your new dog when you have two or three days off, even if you work from home. Even if you are always there as a homemaker, arrange it so your time is free for the dog. Have the equipment prepared and ready to use.
Plan to collect your new dog when you have two or three days off, even if you work from home. Even if you are always there as a homemaker, arrange it so your time is free for the dog. Have the equipment prepared and ready to use.
So, your dog has
traveled to your house in a car crate, or on the bus in a carry crate,
whatever. Just be sure you have the genuine equipment for the task. Otherwise
someone gets hurt. Once home, the Leash
and Collar are put on the dog to go from the crate to where the dog will do
business from now on. Here again there are several possibilities depending on
you and your situation. People with yards have dog run areas, people in
apartments are restricted to on leash nature calls. No matter what, your dog
will require a circular area about 16 feet in circumference about 5 ft across. This is something to consider BEFORE you bring
the dog home. We make all dogs over four months walk on leash to outdoor
exercise area to go potty. Even Chihuahuas. Once your dog will do his duties in that spot, you can move on, but for the time being, this will be the potty exercise area and you will establish your pack authority. Freedom is earned over time.
So, take dog to the potty area which is ready ahead of time, and see if you get a woopoo or a puddle. If successful on both accounts, dog is brought to prepared indoor private enclosure, for twenty minutes of out of crate time and observance.
After twenty minutes, give opportunity to relieve again at outside exercise
area and then inside to crate. Observe. Is the dog quiet in the crate and how easy it was to put your dog in crate? Sit on a chair and think about what is next.
Each time you take your dog out to the exercise potty area, you must use the leash and collar. Do not let the dog wander around your house off lead either. Use the ribbon leash indoors. Always use the leashes and collars recommended by Nana
Enclosures give you that secret measure of control
Each time you take your dog out to the exercise potty area, you must use the leash and collar. Do not let the dog wander around your house off lead either. Use the ribbon leash indoors. Always use the leashes and collars recommended by Nana
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| Indoor private enclosure on washable floor is best |
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| outdoors on washable gravel |
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| Paving bricks with a patch of gravel is ideal for larger guys |
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| Place the exercise area in close proximity to your door and washing facilities lie outdoor garden hose. |
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| fencing can be wooden but make certain it is secure and comfortable |
Enclosures give you that secret measure of control
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| A strip of sidewalk along side of the house works we |
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| Doing training research |
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| Press the budget for a bedtime crate in bedroom if possible |
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| Bedtime crate |
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| private enclosure crate and car travel crate |
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| Use old sheets to cover carpets where you place a private enclosure |
