I need a little advice on how to house train my 4 month old chihuahua to go outside...even in the winter.?

Question

I have two young daughters and I'm tired of "p**p". Right now our chihuahua will go pee outside but refuses to p**p. I tried "puppy pads", but he goes where ever he pleases....i tried newspaper..I. I tried the "bell" method... think I tried EVERYTHING!

I don't want to crate train him.

Obviously I live in Canada and would like to nip this in the butt before winter comes.

I would love advice. So PLEASE help!

Answer 1

I have a dog who hates to go outside when it's cold, and I live in Virginia Beach! I would suggest a little sweater & maybe some of those ridiculous mittens for dogs!! Pooping seems to take longer, so maybe your dog is just cold!

Answer 2

Breeders of toy dogs often make the mistake of raising the puppies in a large whelping box since the dogs are small and the waste is easily controlled. This can lead to housetraining difficulties. Larger-breed puppies are usually raised in a large room or outside, and the puppies learn at a young age that there is a place to eat and sleep, and a separate place to eliminate.

Are you carrying him outside, or making him walk outside to potty? He should be leashed and walked just like a big dog is because if you pick him up, he'll learn to wait around to be picked up. Besides, walking usually stimulates the dog to eliminate. Set a timer and take him outside every 1-2 hours. If you have to, set a clock and get up during the night as well. If you keep him in a crate at night or when you have to leave the house for a few hours, the crate should only be big enough for him to stand up, turn around, and lie down in.

It is easier to avoid mistakes than to discipline them, so you should supervise him well. Use baby gates to confine him to one or two rooms for the time being. If you notice any signs he is looking for a place to "go", lead him outside. You can keep a short lead attached to the collar for this purpose. If you do catch him actually eliminating in the house scoop him up immediately which will stop the flow, say "no!" and take him outside to finish his business.

Crate-training is not housetraining, but it does help avoid housetraining setbacks when you can't supervise for a few hours. Dogs generally won't eliminate where they lay down. Also, a dog who's accustomed to a crate will usually retreat to the den-like space for a little peace and quiet in a busy household.

Answer 3

I have four Chihuahuas and none of them go outside unless it's to go bye bye. I have two potty boxes in my house with puppy litter. Each time they had an accident I wont say No and then say potty box. It took about a week but every time they started to squat or hike a leg I would say potty box and they went straight to the box . Good Luck !!

Sarah, I was just sharing with you how I raised my Chihuahuas. You ask for advice, thats what I was sharing.I didnt mean to step on your toes by suggesting a potty box.