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Behavior & Training
Accidents happen: Piddling pooches
August 12th, 2009
by Maryann Mott, Pet Journalist & Author, Petwriter.com

   The first step in cleaning a urine accident from your carpet is to immediately blot up as much of the liquid as possible. (Standing on a big wad of paper towels is one way to quickly absorb urine.)

Next spray the soiled area using a mixture of one cup white vinegar and four cups of water. After a few minutes, rub the spot with a damp cloth. Then sprinkle the area (even if it’s still wet) with a mixture of one cup baking soda and two drops of bergamot oil, a pleasant smelling essential oil sold in health food stores. If it starts to bubble, don’t worry, that just means it’s working. Allow the mixture to completely dry before vacuuming.

Before trying this tip, test the mixture in an inconspicuous area to make sure it doesn’t discolor your rug.

Maryann Mott is a pet journalist and author. Her books and articles can be found at Petwriter.com and you can follow her on Twitter here.
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Responsible dog ownership: Good Human and Canine Citizenry, Part III
May 13th, 2009
by Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT), proprietor Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training

   Responsible Dog Ownership Tip #3: Poop bags… don’t leave home without them!

All it takes is a few “bad eggs,” a few humans not cleaning up after their dog, for communities to start considering dog bans in public walking areas. Make sure that you don’t leave your home without bags for cleaning up, “just in case!”

Once, I was caught without a bag, and not wanting to leave a mess behind, I knocked on my neighbor’s door!

“Excuse me, I hate to bother you, but do you have a spare baggie? I forgot to bring an extra, and

I’d like to make sure that I clean up after my dog.” My neighbor was more than happy to oblige, and appreciated that I took responsibility for my dogs.

Additionally, I suggest bringing along extra “poop bags,” more than you think you will need. I will pick up neighborhood “messes,”

regardless of whose dog left it there. Consider it good dog ownership karma, a random act of canine kindness!
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Puppies
Use the formula: Figure out how often a puppy needs to go out
April 13th, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   The rule of thumb is that a puppy can hold her urine for the number of hours that correspond to her age in months, plus one. So an eight-week-old puppy – who is two months old – can hold it for three hours (2+1). Keep in mind this is the maximum time she can hold it but she may feel the urge before that.
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Behavior & Training
Nothing to see here: How to stop your dog from peeing when you come home
December 26th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   If your dog pees when you come home, you can help break him of this overly emotional reaction by completely ignoring him for about ten minutes. That means literally acting as though he is not there – no talking, touching, eye contact or patting. This gives him time to collect himself so that his emotions don’t have a chance to overflow. Once he’s settled down… THEN you can turn on the love!
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Behavior & Training
Changes in your schedule can cause a dog to have an accident in the house
December 17th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   Dogs are creatures of habit, so if you change their daily routine it can affect their internal clocks. A dog may soil in the house if there are changes to her mealtimes, when or how long she is walked, or how long she is left alone. Try to keep or create a predictable schedule for a dog who is sensitive to these changes.
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What a relief! Let dogs take care of business before they meet for first time
November 25th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   If you have any doubts about how your dog will behave when planning to meet another dog, give him a chance to run around a little and lift his leg. Burning off some steam and emptying his bladder beforehand can lower the intensity of the reaction when the two dogs actually meet.
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Behavior & Training
Overmarking: He Who Wees on the Most Wee Wins
October 8th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   The practice of one dog urinating on top of another dog’s urine is called “overmarking” and has to do with establishing social status. Dogs who are higher on the social ladder overmark – or overpee – on top of where their fellow pack members have just gone. The underlying message seems to be “Whoever pees last is top dog.”
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Puppies
How Long Can Puppies Wait Between Walks?
October 6th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   How often a puppy has to go out depends on how old he is. Until he is 12 weeks old he’s going to need to eliminate as often as every hour or two while he is awake. The older he gets, the longer he can wait between walks as his bladder control improves and the bladder itself gets larger.
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