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Originally Posted by dawn27  Karen, you are doing a wonderful job training him or should I say he is doing a wonderful job training YOU . . I hope my advise worked well for you. I've trained several pups in the same manner and it always works great. Yes, you really really need to watch them like a hawk and also be very very consistent. |
Thank you Dawn. I found all you have shared to be very helpful. It is good to hear from someone with all your experience in this. I also very much appreciate the feedback as well.
With my tiny bit of experience I can already see how the crate makes housebreaking a no brainer. What an excellent tool! It is a shame that those who do not understand see only a prison! Jack has the coziest little bedroom in his crate and its use has not once been an issue for him. Never as much as a wiggle or whimper on the few times I have had to put him in and closing the door doesn't phase him. Of course, I open the door when I see he is fidgety, knowing its "time."
Anyway, much thanks Dawn! I hope he will be a one of those early trained, but I know I am probably in for the long haul on this!!