I placed pads where she has went to do her business. She has not used them. and I haven't scolded her for not using in time for need. the time for her accident was usually late at night while i am deep sleeping and she could not cry to me into taking her out. I am a deep sleeper.
Many people have told me that they find it difficult to
train their dog to use the bed they bought for them rather than sleeping on
their owners beds. I thought I would
post a few tips here that you may find helpful.
The easiest way to train a dog to do this is to start when
they are a puppy. Needless to say, older
dogs can also be trained.
A large part of bed training, believe it or not, comes down
to proper bed placement. It is crucial
you find the right spot in your home for your dogs' bed. Try to find a place away from direct sunlight
and free of drafts. Try to find a
location away from too many loud noises and excessive interruptions, while still
close enough to feel a part of the family interactions.
I recommend that you try to associate their bed with
positive reinforcements such as playing and snacking. You
should verbally reward your pet every time he/she approaches the bed on their own
agenda. Try putting one of your dogs
favorite toys in the bed. This will
indicate to your dog that it is a safe place.
Be patient. With some dogs bed training could take several days; depending on the age of your dog, it could take up to 2 weeks. Stay diligent and don't give up. Your dog will come to love sleeping in their own bed and you will find that they will spend a lot of time there.
Treats used while training should be small in size. I highly recommend small treats with good
natural flavors. My favorite treats are
from Foster & Smith, I will send you the link for great training treats.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12139
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