Comments on: DoggyDan Podcast 02: Toilet training puppies and dogs

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:07:51 +0000

In reply to Lex. Hi Lex, Some of the training rules are flexible but the 5 Golden Rules I refer to should be present and unedited as they are the key to overcoming any behavioural issues you may be experiencing with your dog. If toileting your dog outside is an issue due to the weather then you can certainly start off the training indoors, using training pads and a designated toileting area indoors. We have many members who live in apartments and train their dogs/puppies to toilet indoors for convenience. One the weather improves you can then progress to outdoor training. My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com shows you very clearly how to achieve this…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

By: Lex

Lex — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:25:29 +0000

This podcast was the first of yours I’ve heard. I love the logic based in fact about animal psychology, all in a positive rather than negative environment. Do your recommended training rules ever change? i.e. we just adopted a 7 month old chihuahua/dachshund cross, no history on her. She’s more of a timid personality so far, but sweet.It’s cold outside here in the northeast, and being outside seems nearly cruel to her tiny frame; she shivers uncontrollably. She is not toilet trained yet, to outside or to pads, not sure what’s been going on up to this point. Might this be an instance where toileting to puppy pads indoors initially, then moving outdoors once the warmer weather arrives would be a wise choice? ALso, I’ve read that the breed is “classically difficult to toilet train.” Your thoughts? Many thanks!

By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan

Dog Trainer Doggy Dan — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:47:53 +0000

In reply to LaRhonda.

Hi,
I always advocate for dogs in this scenario as they view food very differently to use. Dogs are opportunist scavengers by nature and if they see food left laying around deserted then they may feel completely justified in taking that food….it’s a survival instinct! Not all dogs will steal food from counters or bench tops but for those that do my very simple advice is to make sure you avoid leaving food out and pack it away out of their reach. This also includes rubbish bins as well. Doggy Dan

By: LaRhonda

LaRhonda — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:05:25 +0000

We have 2 wirehair pointing griffons 5yrs old and we cannot keep them from stealing food off the countertop. Any suggestions

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 26 May 2017 16:52:49 +0000

This is cool. I’m gonna try this on my next lesson. Thank you for the tips. It gives me a lot of ideas anc concept. Cool!

By: david

david — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 10:01:32 +0000

The most important that you need to consider before breeding happy, healthy puppies is your female dog. She need be in heat first before she can breed, which normally happens every six to seven months. However, even though she may go into heat while she’s young or even though she came from big dog breeds, she still may not be physically mature enough to carry, deliver, and take care for her new babies. That is why you should wait until your dog is physically mature enough before you can think of breeding her. For some breeds, this may be two or more years of age. But, for most small dog breeds, they mature a lot faster than middle dog breeds and big dog breeds.

By: Doggy Dan

Doggy Dan — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 03:38:23 +0000

You are welcome Manny, it is my pleasure to help you 🙂

By: Manny

Manny — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:31:41 +0000

Sir Doggy Dan, Thanks for your training tip to all dog owner, your training tips in toileting dogs are big help to us dog owner, more power sir.
Hoping for free dog training tips. Thank you very much.