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Module 4: Handling Accidents Correctly
How you react to the first 50 accidents shapes the next 5,000 days of behavior. Here is the calm, science-backed protocol.
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Catch-in-the-act
If you see it happening: a single calm interruption sound ('Ah!'), scoop the puppy up, get outside, reward when they finish there.
Discovered-after-the-fact
Say nothing. Clean silently with an enzymatic cleaner. Punishing after the fact only teaches the puppy to fear you near pee — not to stop peeing.
Why ammonia cleaners fail
Standard cleaners leave a scent marker that says 'bathroom here.' Only enzymatic cleaners (Nature's Miracle, Rocco & Roxie) break down the proteins.
Key takeaways
- ★Interrupt, don't punish
- ★Never react to discovered accidents
- ★Use enzymatic cleaners exclusively
Lesson checklist
Action items to put this module into practice.
- Buy an enzymatic cleaner
- Practice the calm interrupt sound
- Tell every household member the protocol
- Throw out any ammonia-based cleaners