Comments on: Puppy House Training & Dog Potty Training

By: Ark Lady

Ark Lady — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:33:06 +0000

Thanks for sharing Carol. Yes, most dogs do ask but not all. The problem is that many pet owners miss what their dogs communicate which is why we often have to teach dogs to ask in a more overt manner.

By: Carol Sandberg

Carol Sandberg — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:02:47 +0000

Every dog has it’s own way of telling the owner when it needs to go out. One of my smaller dogs puts his paws on my knees and stares at me.When I ask him if he needs to go out, he will bark if he needs to. But if he doesn’t bark, I’ll ask him if he needs water(I try to keep his bowl full but sometimes the other dog will drain it dry) and if he barks then I know he needs water. It works for us. My other dog just stands beside the door or bangs his water bowl around to make his point. My daughters dog will go back and forth in front of the door if he needs to go out. If you ask him if he needs to go outside and he wants to go, he will bark. If he doesn’t want to go he shakes his head back and forth. It is very funny and works for them.

By: how to potty train a puppy

how to potty train a puppy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:02:04 +0000

Thanks for pointing out not to use physical punishment. I think alot of people do this and it’s not the best way to train. The word really needs to get out, not to do this.