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Clap Your Hands

If you have been perfectly diligent about a consistent reinforcement history after two to three weeks you may begin to see if the dog understands the concept yet. You may at this point be out of the woods - but to many dogs the puzzle may not be solved.

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  • Leave the dog past his going out time.
  • Watch it like a hawk.
  • When the dog begins pre-elimination behaviors clap your hands and run with the dog to the door.
A well-timed "No - Let's go OUT" may work as well. Just don't frighten the-you-know-what out of the puppy with your verbalizations. Keep it easy folks! Go out with the dog and reward appropriately for Potty Outside.

If you catch Spot in the act, clap your hands and see if he will stop so you can get him outside to finish.

...If you only find the evidence, very calmly go get spot – show him “No-Outside.” Clean up with enzymatic cleaner and be more vigilant!

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