Is it Easier to Potty Train a Shih Tzu Puppy Or a Baby?
It’s a known fact: dogs learn by routine, coupled with their high intelligence and willingness to please humans. The key to properly potty training a Shih Tzu is repetition! I can’t stress enough the need to condition your pets about the best way to relieve themselves, so that it becomes second-nature to them. The potty area Dogs become accustomed to patterns in their lives, such as their feeding dish and water bowl being in the same spot every day. When things get moved around, dogs (and especially puppies) are often thrown off and don’t know quite where to go or what to do. Wherever your Shih Tzu’s toilet area is located, you should make sure it remains there at all times. This is a necessity whether you are using a section of your yard or a litter box inside your home. Correcting behaviors I am often asked what should be done if your Shih Tzu relieves himself in the wrong spot. First off, you need to clean up the mess with a very strong cleaning agent or odor neutralizer. This isn’t
