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Training

Housetraining

Prevention:

Housetraining your dog is like taking a break in your day! Just take your puppy/dog outside every 2 hours or so and reward them 3 treats as soon as they are finished (within 2-3 seconds after they are done). Therefore, they will quickly learn they are being rewarded for going outside yet they get nothing inside.

If they go inside and you don't see them do it then I would just ignore it and clean it up when they are not in the room. If you catch them in the act then I would say "No, no, no, Outside, outside, outside" then reward when they go outside. I would consider going out with them every 2 hours and of course after they wake up from a sleep, after a good play, after they have taken a good drink of water. The key is to reward when they eliminate outside immediately after they are finished so they will continue to give you this behaviour.

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Featured Toy

Twist N Treat

This is a great beginner’s toy to mentally challenge your dog. The toy is also excellent for a variety of treats such as sliced carrots, apples or their favorite doggie biscuits.

Waggle

The waggle is a fabulous mentally challenging toy for any dog who has figured out any of the Happy Hound recommended toys. This toy should be introduced at a more advanced level.

Please send me an email if you require the Happy Hound recommended toy sheet as I would be happy to send this to you.

If you require a new toy or two for your doggie, I would be happy to deliver to your home on Thurs. Dec 22 or Fri. Dec 23. Please let me know if you would like to make an order, your address and then we can arrange a delivery time to suit your schedule!

Recipe

Baked Peanut Butter Treats!

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk

Mix dry ingredients together and then add peanut butter and skim milk. Mix well to form dough and then roll out dough to a 1/4 inch thick on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Once cooled and set, you can break into small pieces and stuff in toys.
Note: Please only give Baked Peanut Butter Treats to your special dog if they have had peanut butter before just in case they are allergic. Thank you.

- Are there behaviours you want to correct?
- Would you like solutions for separation anxiety?
- Have you adjusted your lifestyle to accommodate your dog?
- Are you walking your dog at specific times to avoid bad behaviour?
- Is your dog socialized?
- Are you using excuses for their bad behaviour?

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Dog Facts & A Free Evaluation!

Dog Facts:

• Top 10 Toxic to Dogs at Christmas
  1. Cooked turkey bones
  2. Coffee (including beans and grounds)
  3. Onions
  4. Nutmeg
  5. Artificial sweeteners
  6. Chocolate
  7. Tomatoes
  8. Macadamia nuts
  9. Walnuts
  10. Raisins

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