Whats the easiest way to train a 5 month old chihuahua to go to the bathroom on a puppy pad

I just got him yesterday and we have only let him go in the kitchen. I have a puppy pad and his food set up in there. He peed on the floor once and I dabbed the puppy pad in it so the smell would be on it. Then cleaned it up obviously. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

Welcome to the world of Chihuahua's. I'm a mama of 4 myself.

If possible it's better to get them to go outside, but if the baby will be alone a lot pads are excellent. I also use them as I am disabled and not always able to get them outside.

As soon as your puppy wakes up from a nap take it to the place you wish it to eliminate. Don;t wait until the break in the program you are watching on TV or until you have finished that snack. By then it will probably be too late. Stay in your chosen place with them until he/she has pottied.

Do this also when they have eaten or have been playing. These are times when they almost always need "to go."

As soon as the baby has been in the correct place give lots of enthusiastic praise. Maybe a treat.

If the baby has an accident shouting and getting upset will do no good. All it will do is name the baby nervous. As soon as you catch it going a sharp "no" will distract him/her and probably stop them. Quickly pick the baby up and take him to where he should eliminate. If they go in the correct place even after an accident give lots of praise to show how happy they have made you. This in turn makes them happy and will help them remember this gets them love and affection.