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Expert: Melissa Wiser - 11/5/2009


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How early is too early to start potty training schnauzer puppies.  I have two 7 1/2 weeks old.  I have only had them for 2 days and I am firm believer in crate training but I have never had any this young.  Just wondering

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Answer
Hello Carole;
I am still traveling till Monday...but, here is some quick tips:

1) Use your Crate to give them an area of "Time Out"...in other words, not to use for activities...including "Potty".
2) Carry the pups to the area you want them to use, and "Praise them"!!! When they go
3) Use an Exercise Pen to cord them off when they need to exercise, and then put them in there if you cannot watch them with newspapers...this will give them another signal to look for "Newspapers"!

All these things are basic simple steps, and use your home as a reward system to let them be in it with you under supervision when you can.

If you have further questions, then feel free to ask,
Best wishes, and Enjoy the pups!!!
Melissa

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Melissa Wiser

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I have Raised, Socialized, Trained, and Acclimated Dogs for over 40 years. I have worked with Children, and recently have written a Book entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3 (4 or 5 or 6)...which encompasses a range from "Choosing the Right Dog for you and your Family"...to the Care, Training, and Medical needs of your puppy. My Co-Author is a Family Psychologist, and we emphasize "Motivational Tools" and Reasons to own a Dog for you and your Family....the Family that "Plays Together" ...."Stays Together"! You can contact me directly to purchase the CD: melissaalexandraora@gmail.com

Experience

Raising, Training, and Teaching Individuals and Children the "Benefits" to Owning the "Right" Dog! My area of Expertise would encompasse over 40 years of experience with Breeding and Raising over 5 Breeds of Dogs.

Organizations
American Kennel Club

Publications
New Book Entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3" (4 or 5 or 6)...to be out soon!

Education/Credentials
Two Years of Pre-Vet courses, As well as over 40 years of "Hands-On" Experience..with many Training Seminars as well as "One on One" individual Help sessions.

Awards and Honors
V 55 World Sieger Show in Germany Reserve Champion Siegerin here in the USA Many titles in Junior Handling,

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