Housebreaking a Chihuahua

RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By t. clark (Guest Post) (11/08/2008) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By csealy (Guest Post) (11/02/2008) 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? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By (Guest Post) (10/10/2007) thank you Ledda....I hope so too and good luck with yours too Report Spam or Abuse RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By ledda (Guest Post) (10/10/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By Sonya (Guest Post) (10/05/2007) 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Housebreaking a Chihuahua Post By Jennifer (Guest Post) (10/05/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse