Canine Corner - Dog Blog

Welcome to the Dog Blog! 

 

Today we’re going to briefly touch on solving the overnight in the crate and no water problem as well as a fantastic cleaner and deodorizer for cleaning up messes. 

 

If you're worried about your puppy or dog not having water in the evening, put an ice cube or two in their bowl with no water.  This will melt slowly and will in most cases save you from having to get up in the middle of the night with a whining dog that needs to go to the bathroom.   This also could save you having to get up to let them out or yet another trip to the floor with paper towels and deodorizer.

 

On that subject (deodorizer), do not, we repeat, DO NOT use a mop and bucket or a rag to clean up an accident.  This only spreads the smell around on your floors around and makes your mop and rags smell pretty bad to boot.  ;o)

 

From a single drop of urine, the sniffing dog learns the marking animal's sex, diet, health, emotional state, and even whether it's dominant or submissive, friend or foe.  So what does this mean to you?  If there is a scent left, they will find it.

 

We have however found and recommend a product called "Nature's Miracle".  We found it at the amazon.com.  If you're interested in getting it for yourself, just follow the link below. 

It is available in an orange scent (our favorite) and according to the bottle it "Instantly activates to permanently remove the toughest stains and odors including pet urine and more!"  

 

This stuff really seems to do the trick.  We tried it with our dogs and ended up sticking with it permanently.  We also have tried it on carpets that were stained by past accidents and it also worked miracles.  

 

Trust us when we say this, products like Windex just don't do the job and the odds are that your puppy or dog will re-use the same spot in the future.  Buy a good, instant, and permanent remover and stick with it.  The results far outweigh the price and frustration of an inferior product.     

 

That's it for Potty Training 101.  As always, please email us if you have any questions or need further information.  Remember consistency is the key, sometimes doggie land mines are impossible to avoid, and go out there and make it a great day!  :o)

 

Canine Corner - Dog Blog

Welcome to the Dog Blog!  Today we’re going to talk about food as it relates to potty training.

 

Potty training also applies to feeding times.  Puppies generally have pretty quick digestive systems.  So if you feed them, there is only a 5-15 minute window of opportunity to get them out before they will leave you a "present".

 

Another part of being a pack leader is directly related to feeding times and time allowed to feed. Puppies should be fed 3 times a day according to the label on their dog food.  Amount should be based on their body weight and most pet food companies are very good about putting this on the label.

 

We feed in the morning, during lunch hour, and in the evening before we eat.  With puppies we allow about a 20 minute window to eat because everything in their world is new to them and they are easily distracted.  Then we take the food and water away.  Being a pack leader you are already teaching them that they will be fed when you say they will be fed.  

 

Don't worry, they won't starve.  But we can guarantee you if they do go hungry a few times, they will be ready, willing, and eager to eat right away the next time.  ;o)

 

If your puppy or dog jumps up before you get the food bowl down (or even if they don't), make sure they are in a calm state before you put the bowl down.  This can save you a lot of frustration in spilled food and water in the future.  With our boys, we make them sit first; the analogy being, you can't jump when you are sitting.

 

Remember, if you play hard with them, take them for a walk, or anything that requires more water, let them drink it but then remember to take them out again immediately after and before putting them in their crate for the night.  

 

That’s all for today!  Join us tomorrow for another Dog Blog with a hot tip!