by Lindsay Pevny | Jul 14, 2018 | Potty Training Tips |
Puppy pads are incredibly useful for dogs and puppies that are left alone for longer than they can “hold it,” senior and disabled dogs, people who live in apartments, do not have fenced yards, or otherwise are not able to let their dog out frequently....
by Lindsay Pevny | Jun 1, 2017 | Potty Training Tips |
It makes a lot of sense to use puppy pads in the first phase of house training. When your puppy is very small, her bladder control may be very weak, especially if you have a small or toy breed like a Chihuahua or a Yorkie. It’s better for your puppy to relieve...
by Lindsay Pevny | Jan 11, 2017 | Potty Training Tips |
This week, Matilda pooped inside the house. Twice. As a dog blogger, I was at first ashamed, then appreciative for the opportunity to explore an issue that I know a majority of small dog owners will be facing this winter. I also couldn’t blame her. She had both...
by Lindsay Pevny | Dec 14, 2016 | Dog Behavior, Dog Product Reviews, Potty Training Tips |
Does your dog love her crate? If she doesn’t, don’t worry… she’ll let you know. Make your dog’s crate her sanctuary, and she’ll be less likely to have separation anxiety and potty issues. Make it her prison, and you’ll hear...
by Lindsay Pevny | Oct 27, 2016 | Dog Product Reviews, Potty Training Tips |
If you’ve been following Little Dog Tips for a while, you may have noticed that I’m a huge fan of using Potty Bells. It’s easily the best training tool you’ll ever buy for your dog. We spend so much time asking our dogs to do things. Sit. Stay....
by Lindsay Pevny | Sep 3, 2016 | Potty Training Tips |
Crates are widely acclaimed as the ultimate, totally necessary puppy potty training tool. It’s true – by confining your puppy to her bed, you can take advantage of her natural instinct to avoid soiling her sleeping space so she’ll learn to...