It is important to understand, before you begin Chihuahua potty training, that you need to have a specific place in mind where your dog can go to relieve him or herself on a regular basis. Because of certain weather conditions where you live, this may be an important decision. Also, having one place and one place only that is designated for potty time is essential in making the Chihuahua training go smoothly.

And since a Chihuahua can only hold their bladder for short periods of time in the beginning stages of training, it is important that you pay special attention to when they have to go in order to avoid accidents and set backs in the Chihuahua training. With patience and understanding, potty training can happen pretty easily and without too much fuss. And it is the fact that their bladders are so small, is how we bring about the type of training the works best for these small dogs.

The best way to go about Chihuahua potty training is by using the crate training method. The importance of picking the correct sized crate is critical to your dog’s training success or failure. Dogs naturally are animals that will not go potty where they sleep unless they absolutely have to. So, while it is important to not purchase a crate too small, it is also important not to go too big either. If the dog can walk freely around the crate with room to potty in one spot and still room to stretch out and potty in another, then the cage is too big.

If using a crate that has a hard plastic bottom, it is suggested to place a pad down for your
dog’s comfort and to protect them from the cold of the plastic. Inspect the crate to make sure there is nowhere for the dog to trap its head or paws and that there are no sharp points which can poke or puncture the dog. Keep in mind that this is where your puppy will be a lot of the time so it should be something that they can enjoy.

Now that you know what tool you want to use during your Chihuahua potty training, it is important that you understand how to implement it. This crate should be the place where your Chihuahua is at during the night, during periods when you are away from home, and for when you are not able to keep a close eye on him or her.

As long as you make it comfortable for them and use it as a place of relaxation for them instead as a place of punishment, then they will feel relaxed and safe within the walls of their crate. Keep your dog in the crate at night while you sleep and while you are away from home.

Limit food and water to meal times only as this will help control the amount of times your dog will need to go potty. During Chihuahua potty training, it is important to take your dog to their potty location within ten minutes after eating or drinking anything. Every time you bring them out of their crate, take them directly to their potty location so they can do what they need to do.

After enough time of being consistent, you will soon see that your Chihuahua training is turning into success and before you know it your dog will be fully trained.