Dog Question

[smitdavi]

Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I second the Apple Bitter spray. Google should reveal a source. Per forum rules I cannot reveal sources.

Please o' Please Tim...I won't tell a soul I promise. Good sources are hard to come by

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Please o' Please Tim...I won't tell a soul I promise. Good sources are hard to come by

take it to pm ,ladies

[hotreds]

Yes, I have been told that the ISOM Bitter Apple is better.

[kgraybill]

When you catch them biting or chewing, bite down on their ear until they yelp.
It really works, just dont do this with adult pit bulls!

Originally Posted by kgraybill

When you catch them biting or chewing, bite down on their ear until they yelp.
It really works, just dont do this with adult pit bulls!

Youre kidding, right?

[smitdavi]

Any tips on potty training the pup? When he does the dirty in the house I call him over, say "NO" then take him outside. When he goes outside I praise him, bring him in and give him a treat. Is this the right way? Any help is greatly appreciated lol

[hotreds]

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Any tips on potty training the pup? When he does the dirty in the house I call him over, say "NO" then take him outside. When he goes outside I praise him, bring him in and give him a treat. Is this the right way? Any help is greatly appreciated lol

Yes, and awwwwwww!

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Any tips on potty training the pup? When he does the dirty in the house I call him over, say "NO" then take him outside. When he goes outside I praise him, bring him in and give him a treat. Is this the right way? Any help is greatly appreciated lol

Continue to do just that, but make sure you show him exactly why you're saying no. If you have to, point his face at it. Then bring him swiftly outside. Also try to identify the signals he gives off when he has to go. When you see the signals, that's when to bring him out.
If you catch him in the act, yell, and make a big deal about it and then bring him outside immediately.
Before long, he'll make the association and know where it's OK to go.

Do you have a fenced in area where he can go, or do you walk him on a leash?

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by smitdavi

Any tips on potty training the pup?

First, dude, if you potty train your pup, you're my hero! I've only been able to house break them

Seriously though, some really sound advise throughout this thread. A couple of other things that have worked well for me:

• If your pup turns out to be a serious chewer, take an old washcloth, soak it in water, tie it in a knot and freeze it. Chewing on the ice cold rag may soothes his teeth/gums.
• When the dog does his duty outside like he's supposed to, praise the living heck out of him. I mean to the extent that if your neighbors hear you they may think you're nuts.
• If you can catch him in the act of having an accident in the house (stern NO)and you rush him outside and he actually finishes his business there, praise him 5X more than the prior example...I'm talking your neighbors call the asylum . Just a couple instances like this and he'll pick up on it really quick.

Good luck bro. Cute dog.

[St. Lou Stu]

I know onr thing for sure..... don't use peanut butter.... they won't stop licking! Ohhhhhhh Gawd...... It's sooooo nice!
Here girl!

[smitdavi]

Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I know onr thing for sure..... don't use peanut butter.... they won't stop licking! Ohhhhhhh Gawd...... It's sooooo nice!
Here girl!

I knew you were a little off

[md4958]

The bitter apple usually works, except for one of my fathers mutant dogs that seem to actually like it. Just make sure you dont get any on your fingers and then touch your mouth...believe me, youll only have to make that mistake ONCE.
Bitter Apple can be found at Petco

I hear bitter YUCK also works well but I think its harder to find