From: Benji_mybaby.2dti9r@dogbanter.com   
      
   Mr. Jim McManus Wrote:   
   > I'm looking for advice on housebreaking a puppy (12 weeks old). We're   
   > trying to crate train him. He hasn't had an accident in the house   
   > until   
   > today, he pooped in the foyer a little while ago. When the dog poops   
   > is   
   > it appropriate to redirect him in some way or does that just create   
   > confusion?   
   >   
   > I know you aren't supposed to yell at the dog, smear his nose in it,   
   > or   
   > any of the other stereotypically cruel things that some people do. I   
   > just wondered if there is a more sensible and constructive way to   
   > address the "accident."   
      
      
   Hi Jim.   
      
   Mr. Gary L. Clemmons has written very useful tips in simple way(s) to   
   let our baby understand whats wrong and right.   
      
   If you find urine or feces and you did not see your puppy do it, ignore   
   it. If you catch your pup in the act of going, simply say in a loud   
   voice the puppy's name and the word "outside" to attempt to get the pup   
   to stop urinating in midstream. If it stops, rush it outdoors to finish.   
   Never say "No, bad dog". It's not wrong to eliminate, its only wrong to   
   go on the carpet or floor.   
      
   'Housetraining'   
   (http://users.visi.net/~lfleck/grreat/booklet/housebk.html)   
      
   Benji.   
      
      
      
      
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