How can i potty train my chihuahua?
Remember: dogs are not born knowing they go potty outside, not on your rug. Crate train and when she is not in her crate watch her every second. Dogs go through a routine before they eliminate, some sniff, some circle… when you see that pick her up and run outside and say hurry up (whatever you want the cue to be). If she goes outside, praise her ton. Not just a “good dog”, throw a party, run around in circles, give her a piece of cooked hotdog. Obviously you must take her outside often, I would say every hour, but dogs must go after they eat sleep and exercise. Take her out, say hurry up, when she goes praise and go inside. If you take your eyes off of her and she goes and you don’t see her doing it, that is your fault, do not punish her because she will not know why she is in trouble. If you catch her in the act, make a loud noise to stop her and rush her outside. Praise her after she goes. Don’t smack her if she pees in the house, she may just try to hold it forever and develop bl
