Why Won't My Son Get Potty Trained?

I, too, had a hard time potty training my son. He was 3 when he was FINALLY completely clean. I had been trying for a long time but he didn't want to budge so I let him be. When I felt he was ready, I started again and it clicked!

My trick was keeping him in underwear and pants (I would get used pj bottoms because they were easier for him to get on and off and it was lighter to clean) and when he peed, I'd make him stand where he peed or sit - depending on how much pee. He eventually got fed up of the idea of being wet so he did it on his own - he went to pee in the toilet! At first, bribery didn't work but, when he was ready and doing it on his own, he would get a small piece of chocolate as a reward. However, #2 took a little longer but, because I was already bribing him for pee, I added another piece of chocolate for poop. I would also laugh and clap and praise him every time.

So, to recap, your son doesn't want to do it so give yourself and him a break. Use the training pants for a couple of weeks and then try again. Maybe he's just feeling overwhelmed and he's decided to shut down.

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Disney World with a 2 year old? Where to stay and what to do?

Sure, take the little one. She's going to love it. And if she's two, it isn't going to cost you any more. Once she turns three, she starts paying like everybody else!

Pop Century will be fine. Little ones like all those bright colors. And the two-year-old isn't really going to care where she stays, as long as she's with someone she knows and is comfortable with.

Ditto with the eating. In my experience, a two-year-old doesn't much care where they eat, just so they're being fed. One restaurant that was always a surefire hit with my two little grandchildren was Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom. Lots of bright colors and cute paintings.

For the thrill rides, tell the attendant at the beginning of the ride that you want to do a baby switch. You all stand in line together. One person waits with the little one while the others ride, then when they get back, you hand the baby off to one of the previous riders, and hop on the ride with the lucky member of your party who gets to ride twice.

Most of the rides at Magic Kingdom, other than the Mountains, are OK for a two-year-old. But the Fantasy Land rides and the Toontown Fair rides are going to be big hits.

Most importantly, TAKE THE NAP. Split your day in two. Head back to your hotel at midday and make sure the little one naps. Since you're staying on Disney property, you can take advantage of the evening Extra Magic Hours and you won't have to miss a thing.

It's worth it to take the little one. Even if she doesn't remember it all, you will remember the look on her face forever.

Have a great trip! (I wish it was me!)

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I wouldn't worry about it. If they can eat their caecotrophs, then I can't imagine it would hurt them to eat their harder poos. In any case, check his pelleted food. Does it look any different than it usually does? Sometimes the feed companies mess up batches or they get contaminated with other feed at the mill. You could try calling the feed company and asking them if they're having problems with their feed. They'll ask you for a batch number on the bag of feed so they'll know what batch your feed is from. Make sure you're using good feed. Most pet stores don't don't sell quality rabbit feed. You have to buy it at a pet store. So maybe your rabbit is not getting all the nutrition it needs? Make sure it is getting quality pellets, fibrous hay (Oat, Orchard, or Timothy), and fresh water 24/7. If the condition of your rabbit decreases (he's bony, or his coat is not shiny, or he molts more than usual), consider a different feed or take him to the vet. Are you deworming him on a regular basis? Use, ivermectin (horse or cattle gel/paste) and Wazine (liquid). Alternate them each time you deworm as each med gets rid of different kinds of worms and you don't want the parasites to grow resistant. Deworm 3 - 4 times per year for maintenance. That's all I can think of to check. Like I said, eating the harder poos alone would not concern me. Check the feed and the condition of your rabbit. Best wishes.

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Say that her behavior is not wanted and tell her what you want her to do.

Don't reward her for bad behavior. When you go to the store and you say no to something she wants and she starts crying, remove her from the store. Take her home and calm her down. Tell her that you won't be able to take her to the store if she behaves like that again.

Keep off limits items in a certain location where she can't reach them.

If she misbehaves while playing with others. Put her on timeout in a location where she can see the other children playing, but make sure it's quiet and stay in the area with her. Don't leave and don't keep her on time out for too long. When she's finished with her time out, tell her what you expect of her and hug her.

Praise your child and hug her for good behavior. Don't use snacks or toys. This will lead your child to think she will always get snacks and toys for being good.

Tantrum? Don't yell at your child. Take your child out of an overstimulated room (restaurant, loud noise, etc.) and have a talk. Get to eye level.

Don't take her out of ballet, that's the worst thing a parent can do to a child. You never take away education and co-curricular activities.

Buy a parenting book, they help.

Edit: Don't spank her. They teach the child to be wary of the parent and only teaches them to do bad things when your away.

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Feral cats are leary of humans. Instinct and ingrained patterning tells them to be wary of anything larger than they are. It is domestic cats that display the abnormal behaviour by cozying up to humans. I have been studying a colony of feral cats across the road for over 2 years since moving to a small farming village. We citizens trap these cats once a year and make sure they get their shots and to assure that they are all neutered. And we have a female locked away in a neighbours garage with a healthy litter of six kittens (missed her last year). She and her kittens will be released after they are weaned and she is spayed. The colony is self perpetuating; they persuade barn cats from neighbouring farms to join the colony. To date, not one domestic cat has joined permanently; they always come home. These cats accept our domestic cats and hunt with them. (There are no indoor cats here). The initiations into the colony can be a trifle vocal and violent but no blood gets drawn. Our young cat is trying to be accepted and he comes home dirty and covered in cat poop but they haven't injured him. We do not encourage the ferals to come around our houses but they do feed at the kitchen door of the old hotel opposite my house. They will not, however, feed until the owner goes back inside and they hear the door latch. As far as I can determine you have done all that you can for now. The kittens are just following the mothers lead and they may never become totally comfortable around you. But look at the positive; they haven't up and moved away either. And that says a lot about you. Trust in humans is rare in a feral cat.

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Hey, enjoy your kitten and do not worry so much. But yes, firstly get him registered at the vets. He will need the first two vaccinations as standard, very important, and just a general check over, however once registered, any emergency or worry, you can whizz straight down there to get it sorted. Neutered & dewormed you probably will not need, however, there is no harm doing this for the first 6 months as that's about as long as the treatment lasts once prescribed over a period of time so at least do it once for the first time.

Just feed him a few times a day small amounts as their tummies are tiny and keep it at the same or similar times if possible as this will prevent scrounging during other times of the day and also cats get very use to our timings and routines quickly so he will see the pattern of when you are home, feeding etc...Play with him gently using cat toys or simply old boxes, string, screwed up pieces of silver foil into ball shapes... Try not to use your hands all of the time as kittens will grab and bite. If this happens do not pull away immediately, go limp otherwise they will think you are prey. Always approach your hand at their level and see if he will come to you for a 'greeting' or rub, if not, keep persevering, do not bring your hand down over their head when they cannot see it as it does not feel secure for them, lastly always have a scratching post nearby and scratch the top of it to get their interest, as this way it should prevent furniture damage. Enjoy your kitten, nay doubts see the vets...xx

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First of all...how old is the dog? If he/she is a puppy (younger than 12 weeks of age) make sure he/she eats 3x daily at 1/4-1/2 cups each! You don't want his/her blood sugar levels to go down! Feed high quality diet (science diet, Iams, eukanuba...etc...) Water should be available at all times! IF he/she is an adult...feed 2x daily 1 1/3-2 cups each feeding.

Vaccinations...should start around 8 weeks of age and continue for booster every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age and at that time would get the rabies. Do NOT take puppy to dog parks, sniff other dog feces on walks until fully vaccinated! But if adult...vaccines are usually done once a year.

Deworming...important! Usually 2 doses 2 weeks apart...but depending on which dewormer is used.

Neuter/spay...important because you don't want puppies to come and can't guarantee they will all get forever good homes and for health concerns!!! prostate issues, testicular cancer, ovarian issues, uterus issues (common-pyometra! uterus infection), the list goes on and on.

Grooming...Brushing a husky is going to be a life-long commitment! Good luck with that!

Things needed to care for him/her...food dishes, collar, leash, food, pee-pee spray...lol...crate (if you are gonna kennel train), treats, brush, frontline (flea/tick prevention from vet), heartworm prevention (from vet) that's pretty much your essentials...good luck and take good care of him/her...remember they rely on you to take care of them...Dogs are social animals and love to live inside with you and the family...He will be miserable living outside all alone...Good luck