AboutKim Peoples Expertise I can help primarily with dog potty training, and also with some basic training and behavior issues. I offer practical solutions to common problems. When I come across a dog related topic I am not personally familiar with, I diligently research it so that I am continually learning more about our furry friends.
Experience I am a dog enthusiast doing ongoing research on many dog training basics and some behavior issues. I actively work with my dogs and others to test various solutions, so I have hands-on experience in basic dog training. I developed a dog/puppy training bell and I receive feedback from customers.
Organizations Avid supporter of the ASPCA and any animal-friendly organization. Also a member of Girl Scouts of America.
Education/Credentials My dog-related education is not formal, but self taught by way of reading, networking and testing techniques on various dogs. I also have a related blog at http://blog.gizmo2wizmo.com/
Question My toy poodle is 6 months old and I have been training him to use a doggy tray pad. He seemed to be doing good with it, but I still have "remind" him and take him to the tray to pee. Poop is "no problem" - he runs to his tray for his Poop time. But, lately he seems to hold his pee about 6-7 hrs and sometimes won't even go when I put him on the tray. He has a carpet pee accident about once a week near his tray area. I am at my wits end trying to get him trained to pee without coaching. Am I expecting too much too soon?
Answer Hi, Glenda!
At 6 months, your puppy is probably getting close to being potty trained, but some dogs take longer than others. Be patient and consistent. When he does have an accident, be sure to thoroughly clean the spot so that he is not tempted to pee on that spot again. Check out this blog post: http://blog.gizmo2wizmo.com/2009/05/12/5-essential-steps-to-cleaning-dog-pee.asp...
