Housetraining For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Susan McCullough

• ISBN13: 9780470555859
• ISBN10: 0470555858
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The latest information and tips on making housetraining easier for your pet and yourselfDid you know that what you feed your dog can effect help or hinder the housetraining process? That's just one of the valuable tips you'll find in Housetraining For Dummies 2nd Edition, the authoritative housetraining reference for new and veteran pet owners alike.This new edition features plenty of new and revised material on everything from the latest housetraining equipment to the latest information on diet and nutrition and the crucial role it plays in housetraining. You'll also find useful tips and techniques for creating environmentally safe cleaners from natural products found in the home and alternatives you can use if you have a sensitive pet. Features the latest findings on how pet nutrition can influence housetraining success Offers proven housetraining strategies Introduces new methods for housetraining multiple pets at once Reviews new housetraining equipment and products Shows you how to make environmentally safe stain and odor removers from products already in your home Susan McCullough is a columnist for Dog Fancy magazine and the author of several books including Beagles For Dummies and the award-winning Senior Dogs For DummiesHousetraining can be a difficult and stressful process for both you and your puppy, adult, or senior dog. Housetraining For Dummies 2nd Edition is the resource you need to make it faster and easier for both of you.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Preparing to Potty Train Your Pooch

No, Virginia, It's Not That Hard: Understanding Housetraining Basics

Training the Housetrainer: Taking the Right Approach

Getting Your Home in Housetraining Order

Feeding Fido: What Goes In Must Come Out

Putting a Plan in Place

Training to Love the Crate

Heading to the Outside: Outdoor Housetraining

Making Some Inside Moves: Indoor Housetraining

Fine-Tuning Housetraining

Solving Housetraining Problems

Accident-Proofing Small Dogs and Other Problem Potty-ers

Understanding How an Oh-No Can Become a Problem-o

Sorting Out Humans' Housetraining Challenges

The Part of Tens

Ten Housetraining Mistakes You Don't Have to Make

Ten Reasons Housetrained Dogs Live in Happier Households

Appendix: Other Helpful Pit Stops for Housetrainers

Index

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