My 8 Month old male chihuahua keeps using the potty in the house any tips on housebreaking?

Answer 1

Crate training.

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/crate_training.html

Crate training helps housebreaking and also keeps dogs from getting into things when you aren't around to supervise them.

You also need to recognize the signs of "I need to go potty" and take the dog out more often. The more the dog goes outside, the less likely the dog will feel comfortable going inside your house. A dog that needs to go to the bathroom will pace, whine, circle, sniff the ground and stare at you. If you even think your dog needs to go outside take him out immediately. Better to make more trips now than have the dog go inside because you didn't think he had to go.

If the dog isn't neutered now would be a great time to do it. Your dog might also be marking his territory if he's an unneutered male.

Answer 2

Keep him in a crate at night. He won't use the potty where he sleeps. Take him outside the first thing in the morning. Stay with him until he uses the potty. Take him outside again each time he eats, and stay with him until he uses the potty. Before putting him to bed, take him outside and stay with him until he uses the potty. He will learn to use the potty outside. I also have an eight month old male chihuahua.

Answer 3

two words: crate training.
It works wonders. Read the following:


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I found that "crate training" works the best.
I have a Old English Sheepdog that we bought as a 8 week old puppy. After only 3 months of crate training he wakes me up at 6:30am (about 5 minutes before the alarm goes off) to let me know he need to use the backyard. Then my wife and I both go off to work and when we get home, the very first thing we do is let him out to use the outdoors again. After only one year of crate training, he no longer needs his crate and he actually gets the entire run of the whole house whether we are there or at work. I thought crate training was a cruel thing at first then I found that it's not because the dog actually get to think that the crate is his "bedroom", his little private place just for him. I suggest you consult a dog trainer for more information and even enrollment in "puppy school". It was a real benefit to us and we actually enjoyed the puppy classes. At least read up on the crate training theory in how - to books or the internet. Enjoy that dog!


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Answer 4

try crate training him,,, you need a crate just big enough for him to stand up in and turn around,, other wise if it is to big then he will find a corner of the crate to go in and sleep somewhere else away from the crate... you need to have him the crate anytime that you cant watch him, as soon as you take him out of the crate take him out side to go potty,, most of the time they can only hold it for about 2 hours if they are young but sence your pup is 8 months old he should be able to hold it for about 6 hours but you want to take him out more offten at first and take him out every time he eats finally he will learn that the crate is his bed, dont use the crate for punishment though cause then he will become afraid of the crate,,, put him the crate when you go to bed and when you get up take him out right away,, and after you come home from work or running errons then take him out side to go potty it only takes about 2 or 3 weeks to train them with a crate... I hope this helps and good luck

Answer 5

I agree with the crate training all the way. I have 3 pit bulls and 1 teacup chihuahua and they all stay in their crates while im a work and they never mess in there. it will take some time in the beginning but you will not regret it. and he will hate it at first just be strong and know its for the best eventually he will love that crate and probably lay in it with out you telling him to get in it or putting him in it.

Answer 6

get pee pads also you can put him in a kennel for a couple of hours and when you know he needs to potty take him out side then put him back in the kennel. You should only need to do that for a week or two before he gets the routine down. when he does potty out side give him treats.

Answer 7

You'll have to spend a couple of days with the dog 24 hours a day. Watch where he goes and just before he's able to lift his leg, take him out. After he goes outside, positive reinforcement.

Answer 8

Keep him in a crate when you can't watch. Also try leashing him to you so they don't roam the house when out of crate.

Answer 9

crate training is the best way

Answer 10

beat his butt, take him out more often. If he is marking the furniture then you should have him fixed or put a diaper on him.