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No... however, dogs are creature of habits. By keeping your dog on a strict
schedule during the housebreaking process, you will help him learn faster and
you’ll make your life a lot easier.
When your dog will be housetrained, adhering to a regular schedule won’t be
as important. In fact, it is a good thing to vary your dog’s feeding schedule
once he’s older so he doesn’t come to expect his meals at specific
times.
One of the tips you can find in ©Definitive Guide to Housebreaking a Dog for
full time worker is to get up 15 minutes earlier. It is not too much of a
sacrifice, but it can make a big difference in housebreaking your dog.
These 15 minutes will allow you to have your dog eliminate one more time
before you leave. Remember that every time your dog does the right thing is a
step further to a housetrained dog!
One thing I want you to remember is that you don't have to change your life
for your dog. You are not his slave and getting a dog doesn't mean "house
imprisonment" for you. You still can go out, run your errands, etc.
If you work 10 hours a day, it would really help if you could ask a neighbor
or a friend to stop by during lunch to get your dog out to eliminate. It
really can make a difference between a clean house or a mess when you'll come
back.
If you don't have anyone to help you, you can leave your dog in a room that
you have "doggy-proofed" and spread with paper. Leave a safe toy and some water
to your dog in there as well. This will help your dog learn to eliminate on
paper and not on the floor.
See you tomorrow for information about paper and litter
training,
Nathalie Lafleur
www.dog-housetraining.com
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