House training: Gross or a Successful Bonding Exercise
Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC Veterinary Behaviorist
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House training can feel like such a challenge that many people just give up and mop up. You can turn this around. While your shiny new puppy learns where to find the dog bathroom you can also be teaching him that all good things come from you. This method is a canine-specific structure for helping a young dog learn the house rules. Get ready to be the benevolent and loving head honcho who controls the resources that you will be delighted to help your dog learn to earn. To make this workable I’ve broken it down into three steps. Get ready for straight-forward success. I hope you find this information useful.
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About the author
Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC is a residency trained veterinary behaviorist whose practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior disorders of dogs and cats. With extensive experience in general practice and behavior medicine, he works with pet parents to tailor practical, individualized treatment plans to improve the well-being of pets and their people.
Dr. Nichol regularly writes about the treatment of behavior problems, including anxiety, aggression, fear, separation, house soiling, and other common concerns in companion pets.
