Housebreaking a Chihuahua
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She does use the potty outside sometimes and is highly praised when she is seen doing it but she poops and mostly pees inside several times a day. She is not allowed to roam the house because of this but is put in the kitchen so she can use the doggy door whenever she wants and so she can't potty everywhere which she does when she has total freedom in the house anytime. Why is she still using the potty inside when she can go out whenever she wants? She will also do it on any rug she finds including the one we wipe our feet on at the door so now we can't have any rugs where she can get to them. What can I do to help her understand not to do this? I have tried crate training, walking her, sitting outside with her until she pottied only to have her do it five minutes after we come back inside even though we were outside for more than an hour playing and walking around...she does this almost every time. Please help me someone.
Thank you,
Sonya from Macon, GA
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RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
Oh dear lots of small dog potty problems.I have heard that small dogs are a little harder to potty train because they have very small bladders. First i think you should go outside with her while she pees/poos and reward her when she does. If your using doggy pads indoors as well get rid of them you are confusing her. Pick one and stick with.
Post by S Singer
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
Just got a 2yr old female chihuahua, and yes, she does pee in bathroom/near on rug; poop for the 1st time this morning, but she looked like she already knew she did a bad thing. I understand. What I really have a concern is: her eating habits. She came with a 3/4 bag of puppy chow: but does Not eat. I give her treat(s) when she does go and pee/ poop outside. How come she does not eat her puppy chow, or should I time her food? Help.
Post By pouts (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I have a 1 year old chihuahua. When I got her she started out peeing on the puppy pads. After 3 months she started going everywhere but the pads. I tried to change her over to newspaper thinking that she no longer liked the pads. She will pee on the paper, then dump somewhere else. Usually on by bathroom rugs if my husband leaves the door open. If not then it's ALL OVER my dining room. I've had dogs before (Pomeranian, German Shepard, spitz, beagle, rottweiler). I have never been around a dog that makes me as crazy as this dog.
Post By Doris (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
Well I think that the best way to do this is to first of all get rid of all scents your dog has left behind. Being poop and pee. The best way to do so is to go and buy special products for it, then once you have done that you can train him to go poop and pee outside or on a puppy pad.
If he/she starts peeing immediately pick him/her up and set her on the pad or out on the grass. Clean any remain that he/she managed to leave on the ground. Then he/she will know that he/she gets a more peaceful bathroom break if she poops or pees where you would like it to. If this doesn't work then I'm sorry, but its the way that I trained my dog. =)
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I just stepped and tracked Paco's (3 yr old)poop all over our rented home. I have about had it with the pee/poo routine. I contacted a chihuahua rescue group, although I can't imagine being without our sweet dog. I just can't afford to replace carpet when I move. My husband doesn't want me to put him up for adoption, but is not committed to helping train him. I'm caring for a grandchild and use all the patience I have with her. Thanks for any suggestions that might help.
Post By Bonnie (Guest Post)
Housebreaking a puppy (chihuahua)
I just got my chihuahua 2 days ago. He's VERY small, he's a teacup. The breeder told me at night i should keep him in the bathroom with his "puppy pads" and when he is in the bathroom, he does go to the bathroom on them. When he leaves the bathroom, he always pees on the floor even if there is a puppy pad there. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't know how to train him to just GO ON THE PUPPY PADS? Please help!
Post By Samantha (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I talked to a professional recently they suggest for a older dog you have to break their bad habits try attaching a leash to you and the dog and go everywhere in the house that way when he tries to do his business you can catch him/her in the act and scold them it will probably take a few tries also when they try to potty, give the leash a good tug letting him/her you are not pleased good luck hope it helped.
Post By t. clark (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I have a 3yrs old chihuahua which I taught to go on the pads and she loved this. All of a sudden she went to live with my mother. A few weeks and was peeing everywhere. Now she is back home and it's the same, she doesn't use the pads. Don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
Post By csealy (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
thank you Ledda....I hope so too and good luck with yours too
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I have mini dashounds who liked to do the same thing. I haven't solved my problem completely yet, still trying.....But I use potty pads, first upstairs, then I moved them a little at a time towards the basement, so now when I am not home they use them in the basement. I tried moving them outside but they didn't use them outside. So now my mess is in the basement in one area. Hope you find your miracle.
Post By ledda (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
Thank you Jennifer. I keep her food down along with her water because my schedule is always changing and I am never here at the same time each day...thats the reason for the doggie door. The hard part is when she pees she gives no warning. She looks like she is getting ready to sit but pees instead. I have a long weekend and hope I can do this and help her learn how to go outside so she can have the run of the whole house. I miss her cuddling with me at night.
Thank you
Post By Sonya (Guest Post)
RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua
I think because she is 2 years old, you are going to have a tough time re-teaching her the correct way to go potty. I would spend a weekend or sometime when you can spend several days concentrating on breaking this habit. I would get a "clicker" (I'm sure that is not the correct name, but they are hand held clickers used in dog training)and some training treats. Do you give food at certain times or do you always have food available? It is easier if you only give food at certain times, because then you can take her out after food is eaten, when she poops,immediately click and give a treat along with praise. The click marks the behavior--shows it's importance to the dog. If she pottys in the house take her out side and tell her to go potty here. Be on guard when you are in, if she signals that she is looking for a place to go, take her out and as soon as she goes outside where YOU want her to go, click, treat, verbal praise. Do this consistantly for several days, and she will get the hang of it quickly. You will be able to eventually just praise her verbally, but if she regresses, go back to the clicker and treats for a while. Whatever you do, be calm and patient. Don't yell, rub her nose in it, or hit her. Fear training just causes more problems instead of solving them.
Post By Jennifer (Guest Post)
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