As long as you consistently associate the word with the action, she’ll figure it out. It doesn’t matter to the dog what cue you use. Owners often agonize over what word to use as a bathroom cue. If your dog doesn’t produce any results on her bathroom trip, be sure to supervise her closely or even crate her until her next trip outdoors. Potty first, then play, so your dog is willing to eliminate quickly in anticipation of the play reward as well as the treat. Some dogs learn that outside fun is over as soon as they’re empty, and “hold it” as long as they can to prolong playtime. Oops!Īfter you’ve marked and rewarded her efforts, spend a few minutes playing with her outside. Then you’ll take her back inside with a half-full bladder and she’ll be likely to have an accident prior to her next scheduled potty break. Be careful not to use your marker until she’s finished! If you click! in midstream, she may well stop to get the treat, and probably won’t finish, since her bladder no longer feels full. When she’s done, click! (or use your verbal marker) and give her a treat. When you see the unmistakable signs that she’s about to pee, give your potty cue. You’ll also need treats in your pocket, a reward marker at the ready (such as a clicker in your hand, or a readiness to use a verbal marker, such as the word “Yes!”), and your dog on a leash.Īt regular intervals throughout the day, take your dog to her potty spot and wait. ![]() You know your dog is going to pee at certain times of the day, such as when you take her outside first thing in the morning you just have to be awake enough to remember to give the cue an instant before the stream starts. Sound too good to be true? As long as you consistently practice with your dog, it’s actually relatively simple to put her elimination on cue, since the behavior of a dog is reasonably easy to predict. ![]() No more “finding” poop on the bottom of your shoe in a part of the yard where you really didn’t expect to find it! And, we hope, no more “accidents” in the house. No more standing around shivering at night, waiting for “that magic moment.” No more walking around the block endlessly in frustration, when you have to get to work. ![]() Teaching your dog to eliminate on cue is such a valuable “trick” once your dog knows how, you will wonder how you ever coped without it. Consider management solutions if you’re dealing with extra-challenging bathroom behaviors with your dog.
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