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Huxley · 10-28-2014, 07:25 AM

I'm no expert but if you've only had for 8 days i would make sure to be consistent with the praising as soon she goes in the spot you want her to. Letting her go outside at will (leaving the door open) and assuming you don't follow her out to praise her isn't reinforcing her good behaviour. You need to be there every time she does her business where you want her to and jump for joy, praise and treat her at least for a few weeks until it becomes a habit for her.

10-28-2014, 07:25 AM	#2
Huxley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 53	I'm no expert but if you've only had for 8 days i would make sure to be consistent with the praising as soon she goes in the spot you want her to. Letting her go outside at will (leaving the door open) and assuming you don't follow her out to praise her isn't reinforcing her good behaviour. You need to be there every time she does her business where you want her to and jump for joy, praise and treat her at least for a few weeks until it becomes a habit for her. __________________ Mom to Huxley and Finley Last edited by Huxley; 10-28-2014 at 07:29 AM.