Thursday, August 25, 2011

Dog Health Questions: Dog training spray for when a dog goes potty somewhere they aren't supposed to?

My gramma's dog goes to the bathroom on the couch, like peeing and pooping. My dog is in the same room as hers. I don't know which dog is doing it but I think its hers. Anywayz.. tomorrow me and my gramma are gunna go shopping for the dogs. So if anyone knows a good type of dog training spray thingy that will make them stop going on the couch that would be helpful.

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This comes up so often I have a Quick Text for it. If you're out shopping, read #4 and heed the other advice given thus far.

The rules of potty training:

1. Consistency: Dogs will usually go potty after eating, after napping and after playing. Learn your dogs schedule and take them out during these times. This will be much easier if you regulate their feeding schedule and quantity. Do not free feed.
2. Reward: Stay out with the puppy however long it takes for them to complete. Only reward when the dog is completely finished. We don't want the dog to learn to "pinch it off" to get the reward faster. Reward with a high pitched voice and whatever excites your dog. Don't go right back in the house. Wait a couple of minutes and allow the puppy to sniff or roam. We don't want them to associate finishing peeing as the trigger for going inside. If they enjoy it outside, they will learn to not go just to prolong their time out.
3. Supervision: You must be attentive to your puppy's whereabouts at all time. When you take a shower or can't supervise, have someone else do it that knows the rules or put the puppy in their kennel. If you find yourself unable to constantly know your puppy's whereabouts, tether them to your waist with some light cord.
4. Clean Up: Clean any indoor accidents with an enzymatic cleaner and follow it's instructions carefully. Enzymes, when activated and kept damp will eat any organic material leaving no residue or odor. For every ounce the puppy pees on carpet, blot up everything you can and use twice as much enzymatic cleaner. Saturate the area and leave it wet to dry naturally or cover with plastic to keep it damp for a day or two. To find missed spots, use a blacklight at night to search your house. Organic material will glow green. Be prepared for a shock.

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