Derek Is Frustrated That His 1½-Year-Old Dog Does Not Let

question 72

Multiple Choice

Derek is frustrated that his 1½-year-old dog does not let him know when he needs to go outside to urinate.Sometimes he comes home to find a mess near the door.Which training method is most likely to be successful?

• A)Derek takes his dog outside on a fixed schedule and gives him a treat when they return to the house,whether he urinated or not.
• B)Derek takes his dog over to the mess,puts the dog's nose near it so he smells it,and tells him "bad dog,don't do this again!"
• C)If Derek comes home and finds a mess by the door,he ignores his dog for an hour.
• D)Derek takes his dog outside on a fixed schedule and promptly gives him a treat for urinating outside.

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