Page 18 - The Jewish Voice - September '23

Page 18, The Jewish Voice

aLL about Kids

Jkidz Last Summer

Blast

Participants enjoyed a fantastic final Jkidz
Summer Sunday Waterpark & Wonders Day
last month. The kids learned about some of
the miraculous revelations that happened to
the Jewish people in the past and about the
hidden little miracles that G-d performs for
us every day — the miracle of nature.
After an interactive davening service
and the miracle workshop, they went to the
Calypso Bay Waterpark, where they had an
absolute blast! Back at Chabad, they enjoyed
the last leg of the wonders workshop and a
hot dog lunch. addition to Jewish education and interactive Jewish heritage
The Jkidz Summer Sundays have been an opportunity for workshops, there was also a mega outing every week, creating
young Jewish local families to connect to their heritage. In positive memories about Judaism and Jewish community.

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Tip of the Tail Keep your eyes on your pup at all times. Watch for signs If you punish your pup you could cause them to be scared.
of sniffing the ground, wandering off away from play area. This can lead to him or her sneaking off to go potty in the
Puppy “Potty” Training Tips If these signs are noticed, then take outside immediately. house where you cannot see them.
If less than 12 weeks of age, take him or her outside every Having a puppy is fun but is a serious commitment. The
30 minutes until he or she begins going potty outside potty training process requires patience and consistency above
consistently. Then extend the time to 1 hour, then 2 hours all. It will be well worth it to have a fully house-trained pup!
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Like infants and toddlers, young puppies require an the act, just startle him or her to make them stop and take out
extensive amount of time, planning, and energy — usually right away to allow your pup to finish, and then offer a treat. Lifestyles on page 19
much more than one predicts. Potty training a puppy, one
of the most trying tasks, can be difficult. You can make
this process easier by understanding your puppy and the
tricks that will help you train him or her.
First, you should get a crate for your puppy. A crate
is a place where your dog can feel safe and secure. It’s
important that they have their own space where they can
go when they need to be alone — it is their den. The crate
should be big enough for them to stand up and lie down
comfortably, but small enough so they don’t have room
to pee or poop on the floor of the crate. If you’re using a
plastic crate, make sure it has ventilation holes so your
puppy doesn’t get too hot or too cold inside. Do not use
wire cages because they will feel exposed.
When the pup wakes up, take him directly outside and
stand there, do not distract him or her. You can use the cue
word “potty” just once so he or she associates the word with
the action. Once he or she has gone to the bathroom, both
pee and poop, reward him or her with a treat. If he or she has
not done both pee and poop, then put him or her back in the
crate and try again in 15 minutes. Once he or she has done
both, then you can feed and have a play session.