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When you read a title that states housetraining is not a behavior problem the first thing you think of is inviting the guy who wrote that statement over your house to show him all the spots on your carpet.
Before you think I'm nuts for making such a bold statement let me explain a few things. Many of the things that dogs do are labeled as behavior problems. Most of the things that our dogs do are not behavior problems.
If you were walking along a path and your dog picked up a stick and started to chew on it most people think it was no big deal. "Hey look, Junior is chewing on a stick". But when Junior comes home and starts to chew on your expensive oak furniture it becomes a problem.
Peeing and pooping is a very normal, natural behavior. Every living creature does it. It becomes a problem when your dog doesn't do it in the right area. So my argument is that housetraining is not a behavior problem it is a location problem.
Your dog just has to be taught the right place to go. You just need to learn how to communicate to your dog where the right area is and where the wrong areas are.
This can be done by keeping a close eye on your dog. You really need to set it up so your dog does not have the opportunity to make a mistake. Using a crate, baby gates to keep your dog with you in the room and keeping a leash on your dog are all ways to help you keep a close eye on your dog.
I know that it sounds like a lot of work but it is well worth it. You need to catch your dog in the act. When you catch your dog making a mistake you can quickly bring her outside. When you bring her outside you need to stay her to communicate that she is now going in the right area.
One other tip is to put your dog on a schedule. In extreme cases I have brought the dog out every hour. This way you are setting your dog up for success and not failure.
Remember - housetraining is like real estate. It's all location, location, location.
Good luck!
Eric Letendre the author of The Amazing Dog Training Man invites you to visit http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com for leading edge dog training tips, instructional video clips and articles that will help you train and understand your dog. You can also get free dog training updates with a free Smart Dog Newsletter subscription, available at http://www.amazingdogtrainingman.com
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