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April 16, 2015

Live Chat with Mark Keating

On Monday, April 27th, Leerburg Online University will be hosting a free live chat with our instructor, Mark Keating. This live chat will be open to the first 100 people who sign up. People attending the chat will have the opportunity to submit questions beforehand on any topic relating to dog training and management. We will then open the chat up for follow-up questions that may come up throughout the discussion.

Mark is a dog trainer from Hudson, Wisconsin. He has been training dogs professionally since 1998 in various forms of obedience, agility, and protection work. He works and trains primarily at Red Star Kennel in Hudson where he serves as one of 3 trainers who conduct private lessons, teaches group classes, and handles and trains dogs who stay for boarding and the training program.

Visit Free Live Chat with Mark Keating to sign up.

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Question: We plan on getting a schnauzer puppy in April. One breeder told us to get a belly band for the puppy in the house while house training--even in the crate. I haven't seen you mention anything like this. Is this a good idea or something to disregard?

We plan on getting a schnauzer puppy in April. I have received 3 of your DVDs to help prepare myself for house training, etc. the puppy. One breeder told us to get a belly band for the puppy in the house while house training--even in the crate. I haven't seen you mention anything like this. Is this a good idea or something to disregard?

Thanks.

Cindy's Response:

The only dog I would use a belly band on is a dog that is incontinent due to medical reasons, injury or old age. In my opinion it's not a useful tool for house training because it doesn't teach the puppy to be clean in the house or crate.

I would disregard that suggestion.

Cindy Rhodes

For more questions on this topic, see our Q&A on Basic Puppy and Q&A on Housebreaking.

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On Leerburg's Jive Dog Ball
	My Airedale Terrier puppy is an aggressive chewer and capable of destroying durable toys that are rated tough. We've owned this product for over a week and I have found only a few teeth marks which is a big deal. Kongs and other durable products cannot compare to the integrity of this manufacture. The verdict is still out, however, because the test of time will ultimatley determine the endurance and toughness of the product. It has been chewed on and it appears to be a solid product with a good amount of play for a puppy or dog. The item is substantial in weight yet is versatile. For my pup, it's in the testing phase with constant supervision.

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