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How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780553382891
Edition: Rev Sub
ISBN: 0553382896
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 96
Publication Date: August 03, 2004
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: August 03, 2004
Studio: Bantam
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Editorial Review:
For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week! Now revised and updated, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information.Whether your dog is a puppy or getting on in years, whether your goal is to housebreak, paper train, or litter train, this practical, easy-to-follow plan will help you transform your pet into a dependable member of the household--in a way that works with both his innate behavioral instincts and your individual lifestyle. You'll never again have to worry about your dog acting out, feeling anxious or depressed--or ruining your brand-new rug--as you discover:* The simple secret of successful housebreaking--understanding your dog as a den dweller* Step-by-step programs tailored to both apartment dwellers and home owners, as well as to people who go to work, versus those who are home all day* Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs* How to identify your dog's natural behavioral rhythms--and use them to your advantage* How to cope with housebreaking lapses, marking territory, separation anxiety, and health problems* The power of praise and positive reinforcement, not punishmentIncluding sample schedules and timetables, and a list of related resources and websites, here is the essential, proven advice that will make training a pleasure, for both you and your dog.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Dog training
This approach really works. Our pup is only 11 weeks old and is already well on his way to being fully house trained.
Rating: - VERY helpful
This has been the most useful book I've seen so far, and I have 3 other books on this topic. Unlike a lot of reviewers here who talk about "common sense," this is my first dog ever, so I have no prior experience to apply.
I found the information very specific and helpful. In the book, the suggested schedules begin with puppies as young as 4 months (16 weeks). But it worked just as well with my 13-week-old puppy. He's 19 weeks now and I can say with confidence "No 'accidents.'" I've ... Read More
Rating: - A Life-Changing Miracle of a Book!
Shirlee Kalstone's book LITERALLY changed my life. I had skimmed over this book at the pet supply store but thought, "Very interesting...but surely I'LL never need it because teaching MY puppy to 'go' outside will be a snap." Two weeks, one wet, yellow floor, and two peed-on couch cushions later, I was at wit's end, finally admitting to myself I needed help (BADLY), as it seemed that my 18-week-old miniature dachshund boy would never have ANY interest in outdoor urination.
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Rating: - good specific training advice for all possible training situations
As a first time dog owner this book is helpful in guiding training, I am paper training my dog poodle and the information was very helpful.
Rating:  - Dog Training Book
Nothing more than commmon sense. All the old same old same old ideas. Nothing really new for potty training to a litter box for small dogs.
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