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Chelle Mary asked in PetsDogs · 8 years ago

House training a Chihuahua help?

I have had dogs all my life, but never a small one. Now I have a Chihuahua turned 1yr in November. Little background: He was the neighbors dog but she didn't take care of him. He was starving, I could see his bumpy spine and hip bones and ribs etc, looked like a little skeleton dog. I would shove food through the fence to him, then they started leaving him in a tiny cage in the hot July sun of New Mexico. He couldn't even stand up in it much less get food or water. I asked the neighbor "why don't you just give me that dog". They were happy to give him to me because he wont house train. I have had him since August and have not been able to get him to ask to go outside. Any advice would be very appreciated.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Dogs really shouldnt have to ask. Put him on a regular feeding schedule (morning and night feedings for little dogs). That way he will be more predictable when he needs to go. YOU need to ask him if he needs to go. In the beginning, take him out every hour, 15-20 minutes after feeding, waking from a nap and heavy playing. Tell him how amazing he is for eliminating outside, i mean get REALLY excited so he learns that going outside is fun. If you dont see him go in the house, but you find it after the fact, dont scold him. That just makes them find more clever places to do it because they think eliminating in general is bad. If you do see him, just say ahh-ahh, then pick him up and take him outside to finish. Again, never scold him for peeing in the house. Thats super important.

    Chihuahuas are the hardest breed to housebreak. Thats just how they are for some reason. Theyre smart in general but stubborn when it comes to this issue. My chihuahua however was housebroken in 2 days using this method. And my now 2 year old springer spaniel puppy has NEVER had an accident to date and we got her at 9 weeks old.

    Source(s): I could go more in deapth, but if it gets too long you might not read it lol. Ive trained dogs for about 10 years now, this method works, i promise.
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    5 years ago

    You have got to get the puppy on a agenda. Having a puppy is most of the time like having a boy or girl round. When you're seeking to potty instruct a boy or girl you take a look at him a number of occasions within the day to visit the potty. The identical applies with a puppy. You have got to take him out a number of occasions an afternoon to do his industry. As a long way because the puppy going at the furnitue, simply inform him NO in a stern voice to get him off the furnishings. Always take the puppy out approximately five mins or so after he has eaten his meals or has had tremendous quantities of water. I realize that routinely its inconvient to take the puppy out if the elements is dangerous, however the puppy nonetheless should be walked or placed on a run within the again backyard and while he's completed you simply allow him in in case you can not take him for a stroll. It's alot of labor I realize however simply take into account a puppy is rather like having a boy or girl within the residence. They may not study except you coach them effectively. Good success, it is going to take a little time however it WILL all determine. Just have plenty of patiences.

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