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Old 12-05-2006, 10:35 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by myriamha
I bought his Muttluks itty bitty size, are they good ?
Yeah, those look perfect! Now it's just a matter of slowly getting him used to them:

* Start by setting him outside with boots on and holding a treat a few feet away. If he walks to them, praise, praise praise. Do this 2 or 3 times. Then quit.
* Next day, same thing. Only increase the distance. If he does well and you're up for it, you can try it again in the evening.
* By the third day, you might be able to entice him on a longer walk. Keep the treats going the whole time.
* Keep up this routine for at least a week. He may protest and try to hide from you when you go for the booties the next day, but make sure you don't let him win.
* It took me about 2 weeks of this before Eddie gave in. He still occasionally runs from me, but he doesn't even seem to notice he has them on outside.
* If you're just letting him out for short pee breaks, I wouldn't even bother. If it turns into too much of a hassle for you, it's not worth.


Good luck. It's not as hard as I make it sound -- and it's definitely worth it!
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* For short pee breaks in the backyard, don't bother with them. They are too much trouble for you to put on and you'll eventually give up.
* For longer trips outside,
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