Well, I must admit it---I know nothing about training a Chihuahua --- I am asking anyone out there on Chihuahua Land, to help me out . Lopez, the resident Chihuahua, is going to the vet shortly for his shot (or is it shots?) ---And he is so tiny, where on earth will they give him a needle on his wee little body?
So far, I've been training him, as if he were a German Shepherd--carrying him to the front door-- thru the sunroom, and out the sunroom door where I plunk him on the grass --AND--if I am lucky, he does his business right away--but--(that big awful "BUTT")- we still have a few accidents on the kitchen floor-- which is tiled so I just clean them up-about 2 accidents a day--He kinda gets all crazy when he needs to go out, which I recognize as his way of letting me know he needs to do something--
So----all you Chihuahua People---- He is going on 3 mos--He is extremely tiny--- I have a very light leash that I use with him outside, as he can run like the wind-(Mom's expression)--------WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? WHAT AM I DOING RIGHT?--
And when all else fails, I wrap him in a baby blanket and rock him, and he falls asleep in my arms--and I put him in his bed--all covered up----or-- if its my nap time, I lay him on my chest and he falls asleep in his baby blanket---
I looked online and there are a zillion books on, "How to train a Chihuahua"--and they all cost , it seems $155.00 or more--and, to tell yu the truth (Mom's expression again!)-I don't have time to read them, because I am always taking this wee little boy outside.
Good morning!
ReplyDeleteWhen I got my Finley, I read tons of ideas on Pinterest. Takes a lot of work, but worth it in the end! Although, he is now 3 and I failed a few rules. He is 86 pounds and sometimes it’s easier to look the other way! Ha!
So glad that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Love the pictures!
I have been faithful on MyFitnessPal. 4 months now and I have lost 23 pounds! Logging in daily with exercise is what works for me…. It’s getting a little bit easier staying on task.
Have a wonderful day and good luck at the Vet!
When little Daisy came to us my daughter told me to take her out every hour. So I set my timer and every time it went off we went outside. She figured it out pretty quickly. I know it's a lot of work but Lopez will also figure it out soon, I'm sure. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteSorry, can't help you with training. When I got my kitties they were 8 weeks old. Showed them where the litter box was and have never had an accident. I know a lot of people use training pads for their puppies in the beginning. Maybe you will need to do something like that.
ReplyDeleteI'm with paceka1 on advice. When Carl was a puppy, I took him out every hour, while he was still learning what "outside" was for. Granted, he is a bigger breed, but I don't think the size of the breed is the issue, it's the relative size of the bladder!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm watching your fellow Canadian on his space flight just now...
So you knew nothing about Chihuahuas, did not buy any book, or read ONLINE about the breed, but ordered the dog anyway! Now you have to “pay the price”, as your mother would have said! Ask the Vet, for help. A bit late, some of us warned you. It is like having a baby. Do the best you can, it is all up to you now.
ReplyDeleteSorry Lynda, I have no advice for you as all our dogs were large ones but I’m sure the vet can help you out. Taking him out regularly would help I think but it’s going to be harder once the snow comes. I wish you the best of luck and suggest the leash as it seems he’s a lot faster than you are. 👍 🐕🦺
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't help much. We had a chihuahua when I was a teenager and that was many years ago. We didn't do anything different training him than any other type of dog we had. We would take him out and when he did something he got a little treat when he came in. I'm sure it will work out fine if you give yourself and Lopez a little time. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteYup . . . Miss Lilly was a bit bigger than Lopez when we got her . . . 2 yrs. ago today! we took her out every hour and it took about 2 weeks and she got the idea. Treats help. AND PRAISE. Consistency is the name of the game. When they eat, wait about 1/2 hr maximum and take Lopez out. After a nap, take him out.
ReplyDeleteHe'll learn. It is a process.
And definitely ask the vet for any tips.
Wishing Lopez and you good luck with his vet visits.
I always took puppy's outside after they woke up from a nap and after they ate, sometimes still had accidents.
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Perhaps vet can give you the condensed training info you seek. We took our pup out after a nap, after meals and every Hour!! Lopez will figure it out quickly. You are doing great and so is he. Be sure to praise him when he does the right thing. Hang in. Things will improve quickly.
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Wow, training a pup is really a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I am no help at all. Good luck! It looks like you are getting a lot of good suggestions.
I also have no idea. Have not had a dog since I was a little girl. But asking the vet would be a good start. I also thinking taking him out every hour I know a lot of work but that gives you a mini break in your schedule to take a deep breath and relax for a second or two. Also praise him also when he does something right. You are doing a great job. You haven't even had him for that long and I think you both are doing an amazing job.
ReplyDeletePraying this will settle down for you soon.
Good luck with the training Lynda! I only know kitties. My experience with dogs is past the puppy stage. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're getting a lot of advice. Never had one that small but a lot of things must be similar. Praise him when he does what he's supposed to. He will need boots for winter along with a winter coat. Some pee pads are probably good too. Liked your Thanksgiving pictures.
ReplyDeleteglad everyone liked Lopez. Hope Beau is staying part of everything. If he is a friend he may help with training. If not, could be trouble.
Your best bet is to ask your vet tomorrow, don't spend money on books, they all tell you to do different things. My first Chihuahua trained in two weeks, honest! I put a pee pad down where she went on the floor (rug) after cleaning the rug of course and she went right on it, right away! Each day I moved it closer to the door then finally she got the idea to go to the door when she needed to do her business. Second Chihuahua never fully trained. We took her to vet to make sure she was in good health, he checked her again and said to take her to training school. So because of my deafness, I could not join a training class and the trainer offered to give us private lessons at a good price. That dog, Snooks, did everything the trainer showed her, she listened to him. At home, she'd listen to me but my husband felt she was so small, she could go in the house!!!! She would listen to me but he always babied her, so she never completely learned, only 'asked' to go out when it was real urgent and I was sitting in the living room where she liked to go on the rug if I wasn't there! Oh man! You & Fred both need to be on board and both take her out but I'd suggest using those pee pads to save you a lot of running in and out with her, especially with winter coming on. Good luck Lynda, she's a baby & you're her 'mother' but don't let it upset you. It usually always works out, my Snooks was an exception, not the rule. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteGloria yu are a Gem!-- OK---I will ty who yu say--- and I thank yu SO much-Lynda
DeleteNo advice here. Spouse house-trained first three dogs we got as puppies and our current two are rescue dogs that joined us when grown and house-trained. What about your son for advice since he has that breed?
ReplyDeleteMy experience has been the basics fit the majority of dogs. I have had quite a few dogs in my life and with the exception of my last dog, who had been severely abused, I used the same techniques and all my dogs were different breeds. As soon as he is done eating or drinking, take him outside. Praise him and love on him when he does his business. Note: he may not need to go outside after every meal, but this gives him a foundation of what you expect of him. You also might try keeping track of how long it is between his need to potty and set a schedule. If it is two hours then take him out every two hours during the day. I hope this helps. I know that each dog's personality will determine what will work best for him. You will soon figure it out. Be consistent and patient.
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Thanks Beth--I appreciate yer advice--- Its basically what I am doing but I want it to work instantly----and it works sometimes---not others---Lynda
DeleteWell this is advice from our trainer regardless of the dog. Keep him on a leash inside and near you so that you can get him outside the second you think he's going to "go." And take him outside frequently like every 90 minutes or so deepening on what you noticed. and always a few minutes after he's eaten. Tell him it's time to "go potty" or whatever word you use. And when he does, praise him ! Pet him! give him a treat.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't be with him when he's on a leash, confine him to a small area. with puppies we pretty much have to be around a lot in these early days.
He'll get it.
https://thisis.dog/en/dog-types/chihuahua-faq/ It's only 1 page , but you'll find it helpful .
ReplyDeleteTrain him like you would any other dog. Treat him like a dog, so he knows he's a dog. Let Beau help you. They will find common ground. Takes up to five months before a dog can be fully house broken. Some earlier some not. Don't fret. Correct when caught in act, but remember to correct. Teach him to respect your space. Give boundaries. If you don't you'll be sorry later on. Teach him what is his is his and what is yours is not. It's an everyday chore to do. Watch Caesar Milan shows. Can google them and they might even be on YouTube. Learn the basics before he develops bad habits you can't break later on. Good luck.
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