Dogs are natural carnivores, and have a tendency to chase things which move away from them. This includes people, cars, and other animals. While this may be normal, it can be dangerous, especially when they are chasing people or cars. Training your dog not to chase things is very important, and you want to start this training as soon as possible.
If your puppy is a breed which will get big, you will want to get started while they're puppies. Many people who are chased by a large dog will become afraid, and will do whatever it takes to protect themselves. If your dog should attack someone, you could be sued or prosecuted. This is a situation you don't want to find yourself in. This is why it is important to train your dog while it is still a puppy. Some dogs can be trained easily, while others are more challenging. Breeds which have traditionally been used for hunting are the most difficult to deal with.
Until your dog is trained, you should never allow him off the leash. Doing this can put the dog and others in danger. Before taking your dog to a place where he will be likely to chase someone, begin by training him in a secure place like a yard which is surrounded by a fence. The dog should be focused on you, and anything which will distract him should be removed. You will need to repeat the steps so that the dog understands what you want. You will want to start by putting the dog on a leash.
You will now want to stand with the dog at the end of a hallway or room. Take a ball and hold it in front of the dog without allowing him to make contact with it. After this, take the ball and roll it towards the opposite end of the room or hallway. Use the word "off" to tell the dog not to chase the ball. If the dog gets up and tries to chase the ball, gently pull him back with the leash and say "off" again. Repeat this step until the dog doesn't chase the ball when you roll it. When he does this correctly, reward him with a treat.
Repeat this technique in different rooms of the house. As your dog continues to improve, take him off the leash, but keep him indoors. Once he has shown that he can do this indoors, take him outside and start the whole process over again.
How we love those lovable dogs and their cute and clever antics. How we love the way they play fetch and run and jump and roll around and lick us affectionately and then just tinkle all over the nice new carpet!
I have to love them tinkling all over the carpet? We sure do not love that aspect of dog ownership,but it is part of the training.
It can take some time, but dogs can be housebroken and trained to let their owners know when they need to go outside and make a little weedle or some other bigger job.
It is just that sometimes are babies forget and get all confused and think that mommy or daddy won't mind if the interior of your home becomes Rovers marked territory.
The stains and smells of your dogs little mishaps and dishonorable discharges can leave a lasting impression on rugs and carpets, furniture, and other items in your home if they are not taken care of immediately.
If you are fortunate enough to catch your dog in the act of relieving himself all over the Persian rug that was a gift from your mother-in-law, then take the steps that have to do with the dogs training and then attend to the poodle puddle right away.
Use a rag or some paper towels to soak up as much of the mess as possible and then clean the area with a mixture of cold or lukewarm (never use hot) water and some sort of cleaning agent.
Peroxide works well at removing the chance of a stain as well as the odor, but it should not be used on certain fabrics or dyes.
A dab of dishwashing liquid (the kind you use in the sink, not the dishwasher) mixed with water can do a good job on these fresh marks as well.
For stains that have been allowed to sit for a time you will need to take slightly more drastic measures. Organic cleansers like Spot Shot work best on stains like these and should be chosen over chemicals.
If you do use chemicals, peroxide is your friend once again as it can act as a terrific stain remove, again you will want to dilute with warm water and apply it to the area.
Some scrubbing will be necessary, but it should be done as gently as possible, depending on the type of fabric.
If we are talking about carpet, some vigorous scrubbing will probably be okay as the fibers are designed to take a bit of a beating.
If the soiled items are washable fabrics like clothing, towels, or small throw rugs, the stains should come out in the wash.
Put the item in the washer by itself with the regular laundry detergent that you would normally use and some color safe bleach (whites can and should be done with regular chlorine bleach).
The best way to deal with doggie urine stains is to avoid having them happen in the first place, which can be accomplished through careful and meticulous training.
If the occasional whoopsie does happen, do not lose your cool about it. Just go ahead and deal with the dog in the appropriate manner and rest easy in the knowledge that, in most cases, pee washes out. Hope these techniques help you.
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