Love Has No Age Limit Quotes

“her start to go in the house, distract her with hand claps or “Uh Oh!” and immediately take her outside, giving lots of praise and treats for going outside. If you find a puddle or pile after the fact, say nothing to her,”
― Patricia B. McConnell, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home

“Don’t wait to give her a cookie when you’re heading back inside together— that’s reinforcing her for leaving the yard, not going potty in it. You’re better off casually following her around, saying “good!” as soon as she finishes,”
― Patricia B. McConnell, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home

“Please take this caution about keeping a new dog on leash seriously; an escaped dog is one of the most common problems that people experience with adopted dogs.”
― Patricia B. McConnell, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home

“Generally dogs do best if their crates are in rooms that you frequently use, but that aren’t in high traffic areas or in front of windows.”
― Patricia B. McConnell, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home

“electrical cords, dangerous cleaning supplies, household chemicals, sugar free gum with xylitol (which can be fatal to dogs) and potentially toxic plants, like lilies and philodendrons. Put irreplaceable items, such as photo albums or a toy that a child uses as a security blanket out of reach.”
― Patricia B. McConnell, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home