Having Trouble Housebreaking Your Shih tzu Puppy?
Deborah Drawdy
Winston- Salem ,NC
(336) 778-1926
Professional
dog trainers charge from $150.00 to $700.00 to housetrain difficult puppies and
older dogs. Before you hire a professional dog trainer, you need to read
this!
This
article explains the six little-known reasons behind housebreaking problems—and
why the “one-size-fits-all” approach to housebreaking won't work for all
dogs
and
puppies. If your puppy or adult dog refuses to housetrain, keep reading and find
out why.
1.Genetics.
Some
breeds and temperaments (i.e., genetics) of dogs are simply more difficult to
housebreak. An energetic puppy is so happy and excited to play outside that
he
forgets
to do his business. But when he comes back inside and relaxes … you guessed it:
He’s got to go right now! Others can be so relaxed outside they just lay
down
and
wait to come back in the house, and when they see you and get excited … you
guessed it: Mother Nature calls.
2.Environment.
Home:
The bigger the house, the more difficult to housebreak. To a puppy a large home
is an endless maze of potty places. Housebreaking takes a lot of perseverance
in
this
situation, and special training may be required to teach your puppy where he
can—and can’t—use the bathroom.
Food:
One of the biggest culprits of housebreaking problems lies in the type of dog
food you use, as well as how much, and how often you feed your pet. If your
puppy’s
food
contains a lot of fiber grains (wheat, barley, or corn), your puppy is going to
have a lot of stool. Vegetables in the diet have the same effect, being high in
fiber. The
dog
will need to poop at least once for every trip to the food bowl. For puppies fed
two or more times a day, that means two or more bathroom visits a day!
Supplements/medications:
Medications, supplements, extra oils, vitamins, etc. can really upset a puppy’s
or dog’s digestive system. If your Veterinarian has suggested
extra
oils or vitamins for your pet, expect the little tot or adult dog to have the
urgent need to go N-O-W. If your dog or puppy gets diarrhea from these extra
products,
this
will be a really “crappy” experience for both you and your pet.
Water:
Most people don’t understand the role that water plays in the housebreaking of a
puppy. It is critically important that the puppy or adult dog have an
adequate
amount
of water. But, while most parents monitor their children’s intake of water at
bedtime, they may not consider the same for their pet. Allowing the puppy to
drink
a
lot of water at bedtime will have the same result as too much water given to a
toddler – sometimes they just can’t hold it all night.
3.Dog's
Size/Maturity Level.
The
size of the dog can lead to housebreaking problems. Smaller breeds usually
mature more quickly than larger breeds. Thus, everything being equal, the
smaller the
breed,
the easier and quicker to housebreak. Generally speaking, the larger and
slower-maturing the puppy, the longer it takes to housebreak, especially if two
or more
feedings
a day are needed for his growing body. Here again, the type of dog food you feed
him can be critical and can mean the difference between an easy job of
housebreaking,
or a frustrating, intolerable job, with housebreaking problems that never
end.
However,
smaller dogs are usually bred and raised indoors, often in small, closed-off
areas. In this scenario, the puppy’s first experiences are pooping and peeing in
the
house.
Now all of a sudden the puppy is asked to go outside – causing problems with
housebreaking. Communicating with your puppy in his own language is key to
solving
this kind of housebreaking problem.
4.Lack
of Pack Leadership.
As
a professional dog trainer, this is the most typical problem I see – the puppy
or dog knows to go outside, he simply refuses!
Dogs
are pack animals. Just as a young child clings to its mother or dad for comfort
and security, the puppy is the same way. Without some training, instead of
seeing
the
human family members as the “parents,” the puppy sees them as litter mates that
pee and poop wherever they want – why not? It’s what they have always done
and
no
one got mad. If the puppy looks at their human companions with love and respect
as pack leaders (i.e., their “parents”), then it’s “if you want me to go
outside, of
course!
Just tell me when and where (just don’t leave me out there too long).”
Bold,
shy, or skittish puppies will ask to be included in the family in their own
unique ways. Gentle guidance from the leader of the family can make a difficult
dog to
housebreak
really easy to housebreak.
5.Using
Force to Housetrain.
As
a general rule, correcting a dog or puppy by hitting is always a BAD idea.
Similarly, rubbing their nose in it does little or nothing to teach the puppy or
adult dog not
to
go potty in the house.
In
reality, the only force that works is the force of habit – keeping the right
schedule and right dog food for your area and climate.
So,
if you’re using “no force,” how do you tell your puppy he did wrong? This is the
question that separates good dog trainers from the rest. If you know how dogs
or
puppies
think and how they communicate, it’s easy. The concept is to communicate to the
puppy in the way that he can understand – you must show him that he is a
good
puppy,
but that pooping or peeing in the house is bad. Accomplish this and, if you’re
the pack leader, all else is down hill.
6.Some
Problems “Appear” As Housebreaking Problems – But Are Not!
One
of the ways dogs communicate is by marking their territory (peeing). This tells
other dogs or puppies “this is my territory.” But in the puppy’s mind, they
think it’s
a
good place to relieve themselves. “You did it, so I am going to do it.” And the
cycle goes round and round. Strange enough, other pets like cats, mice or rats,
can cause
a
puppy or dog to pee where they smell the other animals. To the puppy, it’s
“where the toilet is located.” To the adult dog, it’s a warning to those other
pets to “get out
of
this place.”Every
one of these situations presents a unique housebreaking problem where the
“one-size-fits-all” approach just doesn’t work. Housebreaking is an
individual
success
for each dog.
I
find it strange that people will replace a carpet or get one cleaned at a cost
of hundreds or thousands of dollars, yet not seek help to solve their
difficult
housebreaking
problems. I liken this to “trying out” inferior products. I, myself, have
purchased inferior products to save some money. I usually try them out, but
then
end
up buying the better products anyway because the inferior products don’t do what
I want them to do.
I
personally believe that a pet is a “member” of the family. And a good start with
housebreaking can lead to years of pleasant companionship. Housebreaking
problems
can
be frustrating and may undermine your relationship with your pet. Knowing how to
do it right is a really good place to start off your dog-human relationship on
the
right
footing.
Good
luck with your housebreaking situations. I hope this article helps you
understand your pet better. If I can be of further assistance, my expertise and
services are
available
any time.
To
Your Housebreaking Success,
Brad
Brimhall
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