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Regardless of the popular saying, it's not that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, it's just difficult.

We recently adopted Jonesy, a 9-week-old male black Labrador/springer mix. We are crate training him and are trying to follow your guidelines from the book "Puppy Preschool."

Examiner.com
How Young is Too Young for Puppy Training Classes?
Examiner.com - Jul 22, 2008
... with positive reinforcement, a housebreaking program would be set up, and any pesky puppy behaviors (mouthing, jumping on people) could be addressed. ...

Mid-Ohio: Chip Ganassi Racing preview
Motorsport.com, Florida - Jul 16, 2008
Housebreaking the dogs is still the top priority, yet both parents are optimistic their hard work will pay off. 2007 v 2008: Wheldon has entered the ...

Back-to-back: Dixon has the opportunity to be the sixth driver to score back-to-back wins at Mid-Ohio in the 23-year reign that a major open wheel series has raced at the Buckeye track.

Back-to-back: Dixon has the opportunity to be the sixth driver to score back-to-back wins at Mid-Ohio in the 23-year reign that a major open wheel series has raced at the Buckeye track.

The dog whisperer has unusual ability
BlueRidgeNow.com, NC - Jul 14, 2008
Lind took the dog to Ultimate Canine Care, which offers everything from obedience training to behavior modification, housebreaking, dog aggression, ...

Get tips on dog training in Henrietta
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - Jul 12, 2008
It will include tips on housebreaking, leash and collar selection, crate training and basic obedience. Participants should bring a crate, treats and any ...

Advice will fly your way when you go to buy a puppy
Nashua Telegraph, NH - Jul 11, 2008
Getting a dog from the pound is good because you can get an older dog and (usually) skip the puppy problems of housebreaking, chewing and rambunctious ...

Cheyenne walks on a leash to Rion Ferguson's left. When he stops, Cheyenne follows his lead. She quickly sits and then looks up at him. He rubs her thick black-and-tan coat - her reward for a job well-done.

Cheyenne walks on a leash to Rion Ferguson's left. When he stops, Cheyenne follows his lead. She quickly sits and then looks up at him. He rubs her thick black-and-tan coat - her reward for a job well-done.

Forgo the puppy mill in dog quest
Asbury Park Press, NJ - Jul 7, 2008
Q: Our family is considering buying a puppy. Neither my husband nor I have ever owned a dog before and would like some advice so we can start on the right ...

Pet Talk: Dog must be part of pack
Norwich Bulletin, CT - Jun 30, 2008
... a new puppy or dog is when one is on vacation for a week or two, so the dog can be walked frequently (especially important when housebreaking a puppy), ...

LIBRARY MATTERS
Greene County Record, VA - Jun 26, 2008
If you have a new puppy at your house, books from the Greene County Library can offer help and advice on how to make him (or her) a well-behaved member of ...

Pets of the week
Kansas City Star, MO - Jun 24, 2008
She is working on housebreaking with her foster home. Due to the lack of care at the puppy mill, Chrissy had to get several teeth pulled. ...

How Could You? By Jim Willis, 2001 When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend.

Some ideas to head off ‘accidents’
Mcalester News Capital, OK - Jun 21, 2008
By Joyce McNally You’ve just gotten a new puppy and the most important adventure for the two of you will be housebreaking. It may take a few months, ...

Dr. Duane A. Kimmey
DetNews.com, MI - Jun 21, 2008
Thank you Dear Shelia: Destructive chewing in puppies is usually one of the top behavioral problems owners have to combat along with housebreaking. ...

Dear Dr. Kimmey: My parents, who are in their 70s, have an 8-month-old German Shepherd that constantly chews up the shrubbery, digs up the grass and eats it, is becoming hard to train, nips at you, has chewed the wooden banister to the porch -- in other words destructive. When they put him in the pen, he chews carpet in there, as well. So much so, that he pulled the nails out of the floor ...

Dear Dr. Kimmey: My parents, who are in their 70s, have an 8-month-old German Shepherd that constantly chews up the shrubbery, digs up the grass and eats it, is becoming hard to train, nips at you, has chewed the wooden banister to the porch -- in other words destructive. When they put him in the pen, he chews carpet in there, as well. So much so, that he pulled the nails out of the floor ...