Second, I taught Ammo to ring a bell when he wants to be let outside. He learned that in order to do his business he had to ring a bell to be let out. So when we would visit friend’s homes I would put a bell on the door – so he learned that where you are might change, but the bell will always be there and your way outside.<\/p>\n

Third, Ammo has a special basket that holds all of his toys. He knows that anything in that basket is his to do with what he wants. Towels for burrowing get put there, etc. So he knows that touching throw pillows is not ok, but shredding HIS blanket is fine.<\/p>\n

So when it came time for the big move. The first thing we did was hang his bell on the door and show him. (familiarity #1) Then he got his basket of toys brought in (familiarity #2).<\/p>\n

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Ammo trying to get away with sleeping in our bed<\/p><\/div>\n

He has yet to have an accident in the new home (I thought for sure he would since other dogs lived there before and I’m sure the carpets must smell like other dogs). And he hasn’t destroyed a thing (that wasn’t his). I’ve left him home several times now and I give him his treat ball, which keeps him occupied. I haven’t come home to any messes or heard him crying to date.<\/p>\n

I was actually quite shocked with how well it went. I was so sure Ammo would have accidents on the floor, or cry a whole bunch. Not only did we move to a new place, but Ammo’s sofa that he sleeps on is packed away while we re-do our hardwood floors so there has been a change in where he sleeps. Not to mention the fact that my husband and I are sleeping on the floor while Ammo is locked behind a puppy gate in the kitchen that he can see us from. Both these scenarios are out of the norm for him, and I was certain he would cry all night wanting to be in the room with us. But my little 11 month old Dachshund surprised me, maybe he’s growing up afterall. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

-KD
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