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Training Dogs to Poop in Only One Area of Backyard
How can I start training my two dogs to poop in one area of backyard?
(They're 4.5 month old labs). Right now they poop any and everywhere, but I'd prefer if they went on only one small area. Should I; walk them on a leash in the one area until they go? I saw a 7.5 x 7.5 foot kennel for sale, maybe I could let them in that until they go, before I let them in the rest of the yard? I have 2 20 foot leashes, maybe I could tie them to the fence until they go? And release them into the yard when they're done. And then if they don't go, I'll just keep them inside. What's the best way to do this? thanks! |
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"Awful Knopfel" said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior: Should I; walk them on a leash in the one area until they go? Yes, this is the best way and sort of the way I did it. I didn't use a leash but I accompanied my dogs to the area I wanted them to use, stayed with them until they used it, and gave them lots of praise immediately. In your case it may be easier to take one dog at a time to their area so they won't be distracted by each other. I've trained my dogs that business time is not play time. The whole process will take some time, but will pay off in spades in the long term. Your kennel idea will also work if you stay with them. Again, I'd do one dog at a time. FWIW, I still accompany my dogs most of the time - this way, when I *really* don't want to "share the experience", I know they'll be going where they're supposed to. Plus, I have the bonus of knowing my dogs pooed and peed - it's also a good yardstick as to their general state of health. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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