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Step 1
Make putting on the boots, the first step
in going outside. Put them on before the collar, leash, harness,
raincoat or any other item that the dog associates with going
outside.
Step
2
Make a game of it. Put the dog on its back,
rub its stomach, and talk to it about going outside. Put the right
front boot on first, then the left front, then the right rear,
then the left rear. Always make sure that you follow the same
sequence. The dog needs to know what is going to happen next.
Step
3
Turn the dog back on to its feet and praise
it for doing a good job. Put on the collar, leash etc. and away
you go.
Step
4
The dog may throw a boot the first few times
you take it out. Just pick up the boot and don't scold the dog.
If you say anything, just reassure the dog that things are OK
and continue with the walk. It doesn't matter if you come home
with all 4 boots in your pocket and none on the dog. Things will
get better. After the 1st week if the dog throws a boot just lift
its paw and put it back on. The on the back procedure is only
for putting the boots on indoors. Step
5
When you get home from the walk, remove
the boots with the dog standing on all fours. With the dog facing
away from you, take off the right rear first, then the left rear,
turn the dog so that it is facing you, take off the right front,
then the left front, and PRAISE the dog for being so good. Effusive
praise is important at this point and a treat can be a good thing
too.
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