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The latest information and tips on making housetraining easier for your pet and yourself
Did you know that what you feed your dog can effect help or hinder the housetraining process? That's just one of the valuable tips you'll find in Housetraining For Dummies 2nd Edition, the authoritative housetraining reference for new and veteran pet owners alike.
This new edition features plenty of new and revised material on everything from the latest housetraining equipment to the latest information on diet and nutrition and the crucial role it plays in housetraining. You'll also find useful tips and techniques for creating environmentally safe cleaners from natural products found in the home and alternatives you can use if you have a sensitive pet.
Features the latest findings on how pet nutrition can influence housetraining success
Offers proven housetraining strategies
Introduces new methods for housetraining multiple pets at once
Reviews new housetraining equipment and products
Shows you how to make environmentally safe stain and odor removers from products already in your home
Susan McCullough is a columnist for Dog Fancy magazine and the author of several books including Beagles For Dummies ;and the award-winning Senior Dogs For Dummies
Housetraining can be a difficult and stressful process for both you and your puppy, adult, or senior dog. Housetraining For Dummies 2nd Edition is the resource you need to make it faster and easier for both of you.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Housetraining For Dummies (9780470476376). The book you see here shouldn t be considered a new or updated product. But if you re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We re always writing about new topics!
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Susan McCullough has written articles about dog care and training for Family Circle, The Washington Post, and AKC Family Dog, among others, and blogged about dog care and culture for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Susan is a six-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award for her work, and has also won the Eukanuba Canine Health Award for outstanding writing about canine health.
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Housetrain your dog at any age or stage Your guide to quick, effective housetraining Want to make housetraining easier for your dogand yourself? This practical guide offers the latest information on teaching your pet basic bathroom behavior and preventing future potty problems. Understand how a dog's diet can influence housetraining success, and recognize when a training problem may actually be a medical problem. Get familiar with the newest equipment and the best crates and cleaners. Strengthen the human and pet bond by getting your family on the same page through set rules and guidelines to ensure your dog has the best and most effective housetraining experience. Inside
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Conventions Used in This Book 2
What You're Not to Read 3
Foolish Assumptions 4
How This Book is Organized 4
Part 1: Preparing to Potty Train Your Pooch 5
Part 2: Putting a Plan in Place 5
Part 3: Solving Housetraining Problems 5
Part 4: The Part of Tens 5
Appendix 6
Icons Used in This Book 6
Where to Go from Here 6
Part 1: Preparing to Potty Train Your Pooch 7
Chapter 1: No, Virginia, It's Not That Hard: Understanding Housetraining Basics 9
What Housetraining is and Why it Matters 10
Why Your Dog Can't Be a Little Bit Housetrained 11
Exploring Housetraining Methods 12
Location, location, location: Outdoor versus indoor training 12
Looking at lifestyle factors to help you choose your method 14
Surviving Setbacks and Special Situations 15
Understanding the Role You and Your Family Play 15
Chapter 2: Training the Housetrainer: Taking the Right Approach 17
Leaving behind Housetraining Methods of Yesteryear 18
Using Your Pooch's Instincts to Lay a Foundation 19
The training your dog has already had 19
Learning from his mom 21
Denning dynamics 22
Cleanliness is next to dog-liness 23
Life without guilt 24
Learning by repetition 25
The need for attachment 26
How instincts can be thwarted 26
Taking the 21st-Century Approach to Housetraining 29
Seeing your dog's point of view 30
Being benevolent 31
Working with your dog's instincts 31
Creating a schedule 32
Rewarding the good, ignoring the goofs 32
Being consistent 34
Attending to details 35
Chapter 3: Getting Your Home in Housetraining Order 37
Readying Your Dog's Room: The Crate 37
Understanding why every dog needs (and wants) a crate 38
Finding the right fit: Types of crates 38
Adjusting for size 40
Investing in crate accessories 41
Situating your doggie's den 42
Gearing Up for Outdoor Training 42
Selecting a potty spot no matter where you live 42
Securing collars and leashes 43
Containing the situation: Fencing 47
Installing a doggie door 48
Prepping for Indoor Training 49
Exploring types of indoor potties 50
Setting up your dog's indoor living area and potty spot 50
Doing the Dirty Work: Cleanup Equipment 53
Choosing an outdoor cleanup method 53
Indoor cleaners 55
Other cleaning aids 57
Chapter 4: Feeding Fido: What Goes in Must Come Out 59
Knowing How Feeding and Watering Affect Housetraining 59
Understanding Nutrients: What Dogs Need to Eat 60
Proteins 61
Fats 62
Vitamins and minerals 62
Determining the Diet That's Best for Your Dog 63
Considering commercial dog foods 64
Making home-prepped dog foods 66
Serving Your Dog 69
Picking the place to feed your dog 69
Setting the canine dining ambience 70
Selecting your dog's dinnerware 71
Deciding when to feed your dog 72
To Treat or Not to Treat 74
Buying commercial treats 76
Preparing homemade treats 77
Choosing low-calorie treat options 78
Working with Your Dog's Drinking Habits 80
Part 2: Putting a Plan in Place 81
Chapter 5: Training to Love the Crate 83
Introducing the Crate 84
Tie one on: The open-door policy 84
Encourage exploration 84
Shut the door (but not for long) 86
Leave the room 86 Build up her tolerance 86...