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retraining

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Question
HOW CAN I  RETRAIN MY FIVE YEAR OLD TO USE PAPER OR ENCLOSED CEMENT TERRACE? WE MOVED FROM A HOUSE WHERE THERE WAS AN ENCLOSED YARD AND DOGGY DOOR TOAN APARTMENT

Answer
Start over again like it was a puppy.  

Choose a command and spot you want it to use. The less accessible to strays,
the less chance of serious disease. If it is a female, choosing a non grassy spot will avoid brown spots later. When you bring it home, take it to the spot and give it the command in a firm, but friendly voice. Keep repeating the command and let the puppy sniff around. If it does anything, praise it. Really let it know what a good dog it is and how much you love it, and maybe a treat. Note, being out there not only means you can praise it, but it also keeps it from being snatched by a hawk. If it doesn't go, take it inside and give it a drink and any meals scheduled. A young puppy will need to go out immediately afterward. Go to the spot and follow the above routine. Praising it if it goes is extremely important. If it doesn't go, take it back inside and put it in its crate and try again soon. Do not let it loose in the house until it does go.

The ''spot'' will be the paper or terrace.