I have been fighting the potty training battle with my daughter for months. She has been flat refusing to train and I really wasn’t sure what direction to go with her. We tried all of the popular methods of this day and age. Thenon potty training methodthat I used with my son fell ...
Choose a command buddy will understand, example: “time to go potty” or “do it now”, and use consistently. When your friend shows signs of needing to go (like sniffing around and lowering the butt), attach a leash and take him outside directly to the location. Give the command “ti...
What if three-day potty training doesn't work? Despite your best efforts and intentions, your child may not be ready to potty train when you think they are, or it may take them longer than three days to get the hang of things. So, if three-day potty training doesn't work this ti...
A puppy that is afraid or in pain will likely become aggressive. If his ears are pinned back, tail is tucked, eyes are darting, or if he’s slinking with his whole body close to the floor, your puppy might be afraid of something. If a puppy growls when picked up that’s another s...
During a thunderstorm, your dog might shed more fur than usual due to their anxiety. It's a visible sign of their emotional distress.Potty AccidentsConsider a situation where you leave your dog home alone for an extended period. When you return, you find a mess on the floor. This can ...
I don’t mean to sound harsh, especially since it’s clear you’re really trying. But consider this: If a child was clutching an armful of toys in a room with another child who had nothing, what would you think if the first child said, “I want all of my stuff and I don’t car...
It’s also a good idea to let your child choose the bedding, pillows, and stuffed animals as it gives them a sense of connection to their sleeping environment. After Lights-Out Lights out is the hardest part of the night. Expect tears and tantrums for the first few nights—even weeks—...
If you have children, you know they don’t always behave as you want them to. To change that behavior, you’ve probably tried operant conditioning even if you didn't know the name for it. For example, you have a child who doesn’t clean his room, so you offer an extra 15 minutes...
Odds are, you aren’t the only one here for the holiday. Find the other Christmas Orphans in your extended circle of friends who also chose to stay in town and make plans with them. And hopefully find someone who can cook and will cook you a fancy, Vegan-Gluten-Soy-Free Christmas dinn...
Your dog won’t become desensitized to passing strangers immediately, but over time you can train him or her to associate a passerby with a belly full of treats instead of feeling threatened. Take the Fun Away My miniature Dachshund Summit has a barking problem. She’s always on high alert...