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stingray2042 · 11-30-2005, 08:05 AM

I hope I'm posting right...I'm still new at this...

I think that you are very honest and open and I do respect that. To recognize what you did was wrong and then to seek help/advice took a lot of courage. I just wanted you to know that my 4-month old Lola had been doing really great with the housetraining but in the past 2 days she has been having more frequent accidents. So I understand how frustrating it is.

Have patience with Maxi. You can try wearing a rubberband around your wrist…and when you see Maxi having an accident…snap the band on your wrist…a reminder to have PATIENCE… I do this when I MUST remember something and it always works for me…old age starting to creep up.

And…just last night, I took out the AKC new puppy handbook and it advises the following below (all breeds in general). Sorry if this should be posted in a different forum...I'm still trying to learn YT Forum etiquette/rules.

8 – 12 Weeks: Take your puppy out very frequently. Not until about 12 weeks, as your puppy gets better control of his bladder and bowel movements, can more focused housetraining begin. Right now, be sure to take your puppy out very frequently---after every time he eats drinks or awakens: after he has a bout of activity; and at least every hour ors o in between. While you’re not with him, provide him with a safe confined space that includes a place for him to sleep and a separate toilet area” where he can relive himself.

12-16 Weeks: Housetraining can begin in earnest. Take your puppy out frequently and praise him lavishly every time he eliminates outside. Don’t get lazy and let your puppy roam the house unsupervised. “Accidents’ are not a puppy’s purposeful misbehavior; they’re an indication that you’re not keeping tabs on hi. The goal is to get him to go outside before an accident occurs. If you catch him in the act, calmly hustle him outside, and then praise him if he finishes there. IF an accident occurs while you’re not looking, don’t punish hi. He won’t understand, and it will damage your relationship. Frequent outings persistence and watchfulness and lots of praise are the keys to quicker housetraining. Although your puppy is rambunctious and easily distracted right now, don’t get tough in training him. He’s still sensitive emotionally and psychologically. ****Fears can occur easily and inhibit learning. To nurture the bond with your pup, try hand-feeding him. Feed kibble to him bit by bit. Play a game; call his name, back away, then give him food when he comes to you. ****

4-6 Months: HOUSETRAINING MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME, especially if you start taking it for granted. Remember the times when your pup especially likely to have to “go”---after eating, drinking, or playing, and upon awakening.

11-30-2005, 08:05 AM	#46
stingray2042 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 40	I hope I'm posting right...I'm still new at this... I think that you are very honest and open and I do respect that. To recognize what you did was wrong and then to seek help/advice took a lot of courage. I just wanted you to know that my 4-month old Lola had been doing really great with the housetraining but in the past 2 days she has been having more frequent accidents. So I understand how frustrating it is. Have patience with Maxi. You can try wearing a rubberband around your wrist…and when you see Maxi having an accident…snap the band on your wrist…a reminder to have PATIENCE… I do this when I MUST remember something and it always works for me…old age starting to creep up. And…just last night, I took out the AKC new puppy handbook and it advises the following below (all breeds in general). Sorry if this should be posted in a different forum...I'm still trying to learn YT Forum etiquette/rules. 8 – 12 Weeks: Take your puppy out very frequently. Not until about 12 weeks, as your puppy gets better control of his bladder and bowel movements, can more focused housetraining begin. Right now, be sure to take your puppy out very frequently---after every time he eats drinks or awakens: after he has a bout of activity; and at least every hour ors o in between. While you’re not with him, provide him with a safe confined space that includes a place for him to sleep and a separate toilet area” where he can relive himself. 12-16 Weeks: Housetraining can begin in earnest. Take your puppy out frequently and praise him lavishly every time he eliminates outside. Don’t get lazy and let your puppy roam the house unsupervised. “Accidents’ are not a puppy’s purposeful misbehavior; they’re an indication that you’re not keeping tabs on hi. The goal is to get him to go outside before an accident occurs. If you catch him in the act, calmly hustle him outside, and then praise him if he finishes there. IF an accident occurs while you’re not looking, don’t punish hi. He won’t understand, and it will damage your relationship. Frequent outings persistence and watchfulness and lots of praise are the keys to quicker housetraining. Although your puppy is rambunctious and easily distracted right now, don’t get tough in training him. He’s still sensitive emotionally and psychologically. **Fears can occur easily and inhibit learning. To nurture the bond with your pup, try hand-feeding him. Feed kibble to him bit by bit. Play a game; call his name, back away, then give him food when he comes to you. ** 4-6 Months: HOUSETRAINING MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME, especially if you start taking it for granted. Remember the times when your pup especially likely to have to “go”---after eating, drinking, or playing, and upon awakening.