DoggieLawn Explores: Training Your Pooch To Use an iPad!
Friday, May 22, 2015 12:31:40 PM America/Los_Angeles
So your dog has mastered the art of potty training. Now what’s next to conquer? Aside from the requisite commands of ‘sit’ and ‘stay’, there are a whole slew of different techniques to teach your furry friend. Using an iPad is one of them. 
Why would it be beneficial for your doggy to learn how to operate this high-tech device? It’s all a matter of building confidence, says Anna Jane Grossman, co-founder of School For The Dogs in New York.
In an article posted on Dogs.kinja.com, the former journalist revealed how touch was the foundation behind many commands.
“Teaching a dog that he can affect the outcome of his environment simply by touching something with his nose is a way to build confidence and a way to clue him into the fact that he can get good things out of humans without having to resort to jumping or barking,” she wrote in the article.
More commands will follow naturally after working on ‘touch’, Anna says. “My training partner Kate, for example, taught her dog Disco to close the door behind her when she is carrying out her laundry,” she wrote.
While many of us may not have time to instruct our dog on the intricacies of our iPad, the training does provide great food for thought.
And for those of you still working on potty training – or maybe just don’t have enough time in the day to let your dog out often - DoggieLawns will come in handy! Our dog sod potty patches will keep him indoors for an easy potty solution. Simply place your dog sod litter box inside your apartment for an outdoor-free experience. Your outdoor dog litter box can easily be used indoors, and picking up your dog’s potty is a breeze since it’s all contained on the dog litter box. We also carry poop baggies that come in a variety of colors and fun patterns to match your stylish pooch!
Sources: http://dogs.kinja.com/idog-teaching-pets-to-use-ipads-in-nyc-1109745626
Photo: William Ross; Terrier Checking Facebook; https://flic.kr/p/9b6A1A
