Let's Learn How To Potty Train A Chihuahua

Potty Training a Chihuahua

One of the important factors to effectively potty-training your Chihuahua is letting them know when they do something bad. When you see them do their business on the floor inside your home, swiftly walk over to them and instantly say "No!" or "Bad boy/girl!" You must never physically strike or hit your Chihuahua, as this may harm them and make it more challenging to train them. In its place, stick with a strong verbal statement letting them know that what they did is improper. Chihuahuas are quite sensitive, and orally telling them no while pointing at them is all it takes to get the message across.

Regardless of how hard you try to prevent it, accidents will happen. It is an unavoidable part of owning any indoor dog, regardless of the breed, so don't expect your Chihuahua to be any different. After you see them peeing or pooping inside the house, tell them "No!" and walk them outside. It may take some time, but keep on being patient and wait for them to do their business. When they are good and use the bathroom outside, give them a milk bone treat along with lots of petting and praise as a reward for their good behavior. Treats go a long ways when it comes to potty-training and respect training, so use them to your gain.

Another little trick I've learned that helps to potty-train a Chihuahua is to always take them to the same place outside to do their business. Chihuahuas have an intense sense of smell and will be able to tell where they've used the bathroom before. When they come across an area they've already used the bathroom at, they will impulsively believe it's an acceptable area. You can initiate walking your Chihuahua to other parts of the yard once they are of age and fully potty-trained, but stick to a designated area during their early puppy years.

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Some Chihuahua owners are under the impression that coercing a small Chihuahua to stay cooped up inside a crate is cruel and vicious. Nevertheless, how fun can be stuck inside a crate where you can barely move around? The fact is, however, that a crate gives your Chihuahua their own personal space where they can call home. There is a certain sense of refuge they begin to feel and associate with their crate, and chances are they grow to enjoy being inside it.

The main purpose as to why crates are such an effective potty-training tool is because you can confine them to it anytime you're unable to watch them. Instead of "hoping" your Chihuahua doesn't use the bathroom inside the house, you can rest assured knowing they are safely confined to their crate. Naturally, most Chihuahuas won't use the bathroom in the same crate where they sleep and rest. If they have to use the bathroom, they will try to hold it until you let them outside. This works in your favor, as it lets your Chihuahua develop the skills necessary to hold their pee until you take them outside. Just remember to never leave a Chihuahua in a crate for long periods of time.



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