Help training my 3 month old Chiuaua puppy! I’ve only had him 2 days.?
I got Nino 2 days ago. He is a really good boy and very happy. I am having a lot of trouble training him to use the wee wee pads. He was doing very well the first day, and used the pad 7 out of 8 times. Today, every time I bring him to the wee wee pad he sits on it. I feel like he’s staying there to make me happy and as soon as sits for a few seconds he gets up to leave. Then instead of peeing on the pad he went on the floor by my bed. Any advice would be great, and help me to understand what could make him think the wee wee pad is a place to sit. Did I do something wrong? Thank you.
Hi There,
I run puppy preschool classes at the vet surgery where I work and my best advice is to clean the area where he is urinating with washing soda and water, then put some of his food (even throw a few of his kibbles there) or put his bed there. Generally dogs don’t like to urinate where they eat or sleep. Many of my clients find that placing the food where the dog is urinating really helps. Also a few tips to do:
Always place him on the grass (or wee pad) as soon as he wakes up, eats or drinks
If he urinates on the pad make sure to reward him, but never punish him for urinating elsewhere if you don’t catch him in the action
A dog will stop urinating if it is picked up, so if you catch him urinating somewhere unwanted, simply pick him up and place him on the grass or the wee pad to finish his business.
Patience is the key as it does take time and dedication to get the ball rolling, also most puppies are more open to learning between the ages of 6-16 weeks so he should pick it up fairly quickly.
Enjoy him while he is still a puppy and good luck!
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