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Old 11-09-2012, 11:05 AM   #8
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1. When I got home and there was poo or pee, I would place her nose near the mess and get mad at her
2. When I left the house, I learned how to say goodbye the right way. No petting or anything loving, just a simple "Going to work, guard the house; I'll see you later" That's it.
Even though #1 isn't supposed to work because they can't associate the scolding/punishment with the crime properly, we did this as well. It took awhile, but my chihuahua eventually got to be 100% properly trained, and she is extremely happy around all humans.
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