The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining

by Teoti Anderson

Housetraining your dog can be a challenging task--especially if you don't know where to start. Time, patience, and dedication are needed to make sure your dog learns what you expect of him. In The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining, you'll learn some easy ways to properly housetrain your dog and what to do if you run into a problem. This book's easy-to-read format with tip boxes and full-color photos will help you along the way. It -Crate Training -Outdoor Training -Preventing Accidents -Healthy Habits -Solutions to Common Housetraining Problems

133 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jennifer Campaniolo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't actually finish this--it was too simplistic. It made it sound like crate training was a breeze (which for us it hasn't).

[Cyndie Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy, fun read on housebreaking that closely matches (almost word-for-word) my recommendations to new pet owners on housebreaking their dog.

Other books I recommend focus on so many topics owners may not read the whole book. This book really gets down to brass tacks and tells you what you want to know about getting your pet to go outside in a straightforward and accessible way.

If I were recommending this book to my clients there were two caveats I would make:

1) This book does not warn owners at all about the potential dangers of raw food. While I am glad they recommend people talk to their veterinarian, raw food can put household members at significant risk of exposure to dangerous bacteria.

2) The book discusses how to train your dog to go to the bathroom outside without any supervision. As a vet one of the #1 reasons pets come in with vomiting and diarrhea is that they got into something outside when their owners weren't watching. Even if your dog *can* go potty without you watching, I'd rather they not.

Otherwise a great read with fantastic advice.

[Jill]

I loved the author's modern positive training methods! It made me feel confident that when we get our puppy we'll be prepared for house training. Very practical and honest advice on housetraining; the author doesn't hide the hard work and commitment it will take to get your puppy housetrained but she makes the process make sense. Great for puppy owners or owners with an older dog who still has housetraining issues.

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in the bookstore...in an hour. Great tips on dog training and practical applications for a dog of any age.