Don't Piss On the Carpet

The first few days of having a dog are the most important. This is when you establish the two most important things:

1. Who is boss
2. Where is it ok to pee

Take your dog (I mean child) to the same place every hour and a half to go potty. Each time they succeed, praise them excessively. Start by limiting Rusty's movement. Keep him confined in a cage, small room, fenced area inside, or limited area outside. A dog won't go where he sleeps and this helps limit the damage.


OK. Don't put your child in a cage or small room and good luck trying to limit his/her movement. For kids, wait for them to be ready. Just because your child is 2-3 years old does not mean he/she is ready. You'll just have to be patient. It may take a few weeks for both.

Raising Rusty