 | Maltese develop elimination habits during
their first few months of life. |
 | Maltese do not want to eliminate where they rest. |
 | Being creatures of habit, dogs will return to their "usual spot" whenever
it is convenient. |
 | Maltese can be conditioned (trained) to react to a conditioned stimulus in
a certain way. (they can be taught to eliminate when you say a word over and
over). |
 | A behavior is likely to be repeated if it is positively reinforced. (You
will therefore be using food treats and praise to reinforce elimination at the
proper time, in the proper place |