Most people will say that it is difficult to train a Chihuahua. However, most of the time they are talking about housebreaking them and not training them. It can be true, sadly, that housebreaking your dog can be difficult, but there is a specific reason why.
Chihuahua’s can be difficult to train no matter if they are a male or female. They are often inclined to mark their territory very often. When they do this you need to make sure you clean this area very well, so that all of the odor is removed. Look for a product that will not only remove the odor, but the entire urine small that might not be noticed by humans. Remember your dog has a sense of smell one hundred times more sensitive than yours.
Make sure you let your dog know that you are upset and displeased with them, but do not do this with discipline. Take your Chihuahua outdoor the moment they urinate inside. When you return back inside, let them watch you cleanse the area. Do not shove their nose in it, as this does not serve any purpose other than you can harm your dog’s relationship with you. And never spank your dog! You can speak to them a tone of voice that will let them know you are unhappy with them, but do not be abusive.
Now make sure you are consistent with how you housebreak your dog. Dogs normally need to go to the bathroom when they wake up, after they eat and play. Make sure you take them out at these times every time. When they go outside, stay with them until they are done going to the bathroom, and when they do this make sure you praise them and let them know how happy you are with them.
In this regard, housebreaking a Chihuahua is the same and as easy as housebreaking any other breed of dog. They only real issue come with him feeling that they need to mark their territory, but if they odor is removed, and they are being reprimanded and know you are not happy they will stop doing it. Most of the time they will stop marking their territory after they have been fixed, but sadly this isn’t always the case.
Above all, you need to be patient with your stubborn dog. Try to talk to other owners and see how they worked with their dog and dealt with their marking of their territory. If you can be patient and are always looking for a solution, the problem will be resolved in a manner that will be satisfactory to both you and your Chihuahua.
