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Whats the easiest way to train a 5 month old chihuahua to go to the bathroom on a puppy pad2007-11-25 2:54:39

Put him on the pad:

When he looks like he's about to go (sniffing, circling, etc.)

After every meal

After he wakes up

After playtime

Generally every 2-3 hours

Say something like, "go potty" or "use the bathroom". He'll learn to associate the phrase with using the bathroom. After he goes on the pad, PRAISE him. This is important! He will associate going on the pad with good things. Never rub his nose in anything or beat him. Don't scold him after he's done his business. Dogs have short attention spans and he won't know what you're yelling at him about, and eventually he'll be afraid of you.

If you catch him peeing somewhere, pick him up quickly and place him on the pad. After he's done, praise him as usual.

Once he's going on the pad consistently, (say, 95% or better), then you can start to move the pad. You can take it outside, and he will learn to go outside. You can remove the pad after a day or two and he'll know to go outside. The nice thing is that he'll start to go to the door to signal that he needs to do his business.

Chihuahua's are hard to potty train, but not impossible! Good luck. :)

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at 5 mos the pup should really be trained to go outside. have the pad by the door u plan on taking him out if u catch him peeing on the floor pick him up by the scruff NO firmly and OUT and take him out side...if ur in an apartment house breaking is harder. when he 'goes' tons of parise. and be sure to take the pup out about 15-20 mins after feeding. and praise lots and lots.