I recently obtained an 8 week puppy, which is my first. I'm trying to be
patient, but it gets a little exasperating when puppy won't "go potty" on
the paper even though I know she needs to. She's very quick and moves fast
across the room and before I know it there is a number 1 or 2 on the carpet.
Is the trick just to be patient and keep trying. She's only been with me
for a week. I'm trying to crate train her. She spends most of her off time
in her "den" which holds her toys, food and water. Another problem is that
she constantly chews. I offer her alternatives to the carpet and my hand,
but she chews on anything that's near. Any suggestions besides knowing
that training takes time and patience? Is there anything I can do to
influence her besides food and vocal rewards?

Tom in Sacramento with the most beautiful Chihuahua in the world.

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Is there anything I can do to
influence her besides food and vocal rewards?

Tom in Sacramento with the most beautiful Chihuahua in the world.

The foundations of all good relationships are built on love and patience.

Nurturing this is par the course - at least for those of us that appreciate
our canid buds for what they are - dirty, smelly, happy-go-lucky (and licky)
dawgs

Diana

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