How to teach a chihuahua to go to the toilet: a tray, a diaper or walking outside

Education is an important moment in the life of a dog at home. Any pet should be able to behave properly within the walls of the house, which is why raising a puppy should not be shelved. If you become the proud owner of a miniature puppy of a breed such as a Chihuahua, keep in mind that the dog will have to be accustomed to the tray.

Any miniature breed dog can be litter-trained—they don’t have to be taken outside several times a day. How to potty train a Chihuahua?

How to toilet train a Chihuahua?

If the puppy is already 3 months old, you can begin to accustom him to walking in a specially designated place in the house for this. Depending on the convenience, the dog can be trained to the following places:

• to the tray;
• to the diaper;
• to the toilet

It is worth accustoming gradually, without punishing the baby for mistakes. It is worth considering in advance that it will take a long time to accustom a pet to walking in a tray. Be patient and take action.

Tray training a puppy

Until the puppy is accustomed to going to the tray, it is necessary to protect all places in the house from his accidental misses: carpets, rugs, sofas, and so on. For this you can settle the dog for a while in a specially designated place – in the kitchen, in a small room or aviary. In the place where the dog will live, remove carpets or rugs, cover the floor with newspapers.

Place the tray in the place chosen for the toilet. Choose a tray with low sides – at first, the puppy should be comfortable to climb into it, otherwise he will stop these attempts. Cover the tray with newspapers or rags. After the dog gets off in the wrong place, wipe this place with a cloth and put it in the tray – over time, the dog will begin to look for a place to use the toilet by its smell.

Do not rush and scold the baby for an accidental miss. Please note that Pets can’t be potty trained right away.This requires your patience and perseverance. If you notice that the puppy is about to go past the tray, carefully move your pet to the right place.

If, after a few days, the puppy stubbornly goes to the toilet past the diaper, you can chastise him for this strictly, but without turning to crying. It is necessary to report immediately after the crime, otherwise the pet simply will not understand why he is being punished.

After the puppy goes to the toilet in a tray or on a diaper, express your approval to him, give him a treat, caress or play with the baby. The pet must understand that his actions are directly related to your reaction.

How to potty train a Chihuahua? In a similar way – lay out diapers or newspapers in the place of the apartment where the dog’s toilet will be located – any material that will be convenient for the puppy.

How do you know when a chihuahua wants to go to the toilet?

If all attempts to accustom a Chihuahua to a tray or a diaper are unsuccessful, you can use a little trick. Miniature breed puppies will feel the need to pee some time after eating. Therefore, 10-15 minutes after the puppy has eaten, put it in the tray and make sure that he fulfills his need in this particular place.

Of course, this method also requires a lot of patience from the owner of the Chihuahua. Bye dog won’t get used to his diaper, she can go to the toilet in prohibited places. Therefore, you will have to follow the dog’s meals and stubbornly show her the place of the tray or diaper.

Other Options for the Chihuahua Toilet

Depending on the convenience of the owner of the dog, you can teach him to go to the toilet in the following places:

• in a specially designated place in the house;
• on the street;
• at home and on the street.

If the owner does not want the dog to go to the toilet in the house, you can accustom it to daily walking. When going outside, let the dog relieve his needs and only after that let him run and frolic. Daily walks should gradually become a ritual for the puppy. Praise the dog when he goes to the toilet outside, strictly reprimand if he missed and went to the toilet at home.

An important rule of walking: games only after relieving yourself. Over time, the puppy will understand why he is being walked and will stop going to the toilet at home.

However, the best option for going to the toilet for a Chihuahua is a combination of walking and a home toilet. As has already been said that small dogs go to the toilet more often – immediately after a meal. The owner may simply not have time to go outside with her. For such unexpected cases, it is worth putting the tray at home and accustoming the dog to it. But still, do not deny your dog outdoor walks.

When going outside with a Chihuahua, it is advisable to put a leash on the dog, and if it is cold outside, warm overalls. In order for the dog to quickly understand that it is necessary to relieve himself on the street, walk with him where other dog owners walk their pets. All dogs smell “tags”, and they will encourage the dog to go to the toilet.