First lady Michelle Obama is pulled away by her dogs Bo and Sunny after welcoming the official Christmas tree to the White House in Washington. Sunny, the Portuguese water dog who joined fellow first dog Bo and the Obama family in 2013, has housetraining issues.If it can happen at the White House, it can happen in any house.
Sunny, the Portuguese water dog who joined fellow first dog Bo and the Obama family in 2013, has housetraining issues.
“We’re dealing with that problem, but she sneaks and does it,” Mrs. Obama said in December.
Housetraining problems are one of the biggest reasons people return dogs to animal shelters. So it’s important that dog-owners understand why dogs have accidents and how to remedy the problem.
“Not all owners are like the Obamas, approaching their dog’s problem with patience,” said Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist for the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service.