How do you start potty training a chihuahua and how?
Boy I have answered this question many times on here. I wish they had a link under dogs for just housebreaking because it is such a common problem. It really applies to all breeds but I have Chihuahuas and it has worked for me every time males & females. 1. Limit the amount of space the dog has to roam at least 1-1/2 hours while you are gone. A playpen or kennel crate are great to have it is not cruel to use it. If you get a crate or a kennel large enough for half to be a bed area and half to be a small potty area you won’t have the mess around the house. I use the medium size Pet Taxi crates, use baby blankets for bedding and newspaper or potty pads for the mess. 2. Let dog go potty first thing when you get up. Then give it food and water while you get ready for work. 3. I usually have mine on a every 3-4 hour potty schedule when I am home but otherwise they adapt quite well to the longer wait as you go along. They definitely go out if they eat then drink water and I give them about 1
