Doggy Steps and Ramps

Chihuahua potty training is something that every owner seems to fear if they have not gone through this process before. While it seems that there isn’t a lot that a little Chihuahua can mess up with the little amount that they can hold, many people fear the fact that they cannot hold their bladders for very long because of their size and that Chihuahua training will be very difficult. But while some of that may be true, there is no reason why this training period has to be a stressful time.

Now before you begin any potty training with your dog, it is very important to deeply think about where you will want your dog to go potty for the next several years. Whether it is inside on a potty training pad or outside in the yard, you need to make sure you pick one place that your dog can go to at all times. Also, consider where you live and what the weather conditions are there throughout the year.

The best way to go about Chihuahua potty training is by using the crate training method. The importance of picking the correct sized crate is critical to your dog’s training success or failure. Dogs naturally are animals that will not go potty where they sleep unless they absolutely have to. So, while it is important to not purchase a crate too small, it is also important not to go too big either. If the dog can walk freely around the crate with room to potty in one spot and still room to stretch out and potty in another, then the cage is too big.

Size matters more for reasons of training versus safety issues. While you want to avoid crates that are too small, going with a crate that is too large can make for potty accidents, which you are trying to avoid. To make sure that you have the right size of crate for the training, your dog should be able to lay down without feeling cramped and should be able to turn around freely, yet they should not have enough room to wander around it. If the crate is big enough for them to potty on one side and sleep on the other, the crate is too large.

Now that you know what tool you want to use during your Chihuahua potty training, it is important that you understand how to implement it. This crate should be the place where your Chihuahua is at during the night, during periods when you are away from home, and for when you are not able to keep a close eye on him or her.

As soon as you are able to let them out, take them by leash or carry them to the place where they are allowed to go potty.

Once it is time to let them out, pick them up or lead them out by leash to the designated potty location. Stay there with them until they relieve themselves and then follow that with a lot of praise and love. Keep food and water up out of your dog’s reach until it is time for a meal and then within ten minutes after their meal, take them to the potty area until they do their business.

After enough time of being consistent, you will soon see that your Chihuahua training is turning into success and before you know it your dog will be fully trained.

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