Saturday, July 18, 2015
The Shih Tzu dog is an affectionate dog with lovable personalities. They are sweet-natured and arrogant dogs with proud bearings. They love to play outdoors and need lots of comfort, attention and cuddling. They are polite towards strangers and are also amiable towards other pets. Shih Tzu as pets are a bit stubborn and have their own likes and dislikes. They have an independent attitude and grooming a Shih Tzu requires frequent brushing and combing. Apart from some dog health problems that may arise due to their small face, dog owners often face a bit of trouble when housebreaking a Shih Tzu. This is mostly due to their stubborn nature and if you do not follow strict dog obedience rules, you are in for a lot of problems when trying Shih Tzu housebreaking. You can overcome this moderately challenging process by following the housebreaking steps regularly and consistently. Let us go into the details of how to housebreak a Shih Tzu puppy.
How to Housebreak a Shih Tzu Dog
Housebreaking a Shih Tzu needs to be consistent and should begin once the puppy is about 10 weeks or older. You will need to muster up enough perseverance, patience, commitment and time. You need to loving and affectionate when housebreaking a puppy. Shih Tzus have a lot of energy and short attention spans and thus making dog training difficult. Shih Tzus are known to do what they please and if they are allowed to do so, you will have a problem housebreaking. Though, Shih Tzu housebreaking is difficult than training other dogs, it is not completely impossible. All you need to do is follow some simple and easy steps and make housebreaking the puppy a lot more easy.
Step 1
The first step of Shih Tzu training involves taking your puppy outside every 2 hours to eliminate at the same place. You should praise the dog a lot as they learn a lot better through praise than punishment. It is very important that you follow the 2 hour routine consistently.
Step 2
Whenever your dog starts to urinate or defecate, say the word 'potty' loud and clear. You need to associate the word potty with the action. This will help you speed up the process as the dog gets older. You will find soon enough that the dog will run outdoors to eliminate when you say 'potty'.
Step 3
You need to praise the dog not only with words but also with touch. You need to use a kind and loving tone and hug the dog a lot. Shih Tzus love the extra affection that they get from their owners.
Step 4
You should always watch out for signs that show the dog needs to potty. Whenever the Shih Tzu starts circling and sniffing an area you need to immediately take the dog outdoors to the regular bathroom spot. An observant owner will help reduce the number of accidents indoors. Also, if you catch the dog in the act, shout the word 'NO' and take the dog outside. If the dog has already has had an accident, there is no need to shout and lecture the dog. He won't understand why you are upset. It may even make the dog more stubborn and continue to eliminate inside.
Step 6
You need to continue housebreaking a Shih Tzu for about 6 weeks without any gaps. If you dog goes without having an accident for about 4 weeks, it means you have been successful in housebreaking. You should slowly cut down on your visits outdoors. You will find that when the dog needs to go, he will be standing at the door whimpering.
If you are not able to take the Shih Tzu outdoors every two hours, then you need to confine the dog in one area with baby fences or in a room or bathroom. Cover the floor with newspapers or absorbent material. As the puppy begins to develop a preferred spot to eliminate, concentrate the paper in that area. Make sure you encourage the puppy to eliminate on concrete, blacktop, dirt or grass. Do not allow him to go about with his business on any hardwood flooring, tile or carpet that he may see around the house. Crate training the puppy is also a good idea as Shih Tzu will avoid eliminating in its sleeping area. Punishments and reprimanding the dog is of no use and will only confuse the animal.
This was something about how to housebreak a Shih Tzu dog. You should develop a routine for feeding time, play time and potty time. This will train the dog to have better self-control and even bowel control. It is not difficult to housebreak a Shih Tzu if you follow the training process without becoming lazy on your part. With a little patience, affection and a lot of dog care, you will be able to successfully housebreaking a Shih Tzu.
Posted on 3:14 PM
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Popular Posts
-
Credit: Amazon.com The Cult of Dyson I'm an engineer, and many companies keep their engineers away from the customer because they make t...
-
The Sun Bear is the smallest of the bear family and lives in the forest of Southeast Asia. They only weigh 150 pounds in the Wild. Sun Bea...
-
Just like humans, dogs too can experience stress when they are faced with difficult situations. Stress could be the underlying cause...
-
Shedding is one of the biggest complaints that dog owners have. Apart from the annoying chore of cleaning piles of dog hair, shedding can al...
-
Very much like humans, there are gum diseases in dogs too. Dogs tend to suffer from gingivitis which means gum loss and periodontit...
-
Being able to detect if your dog is sick is not that hard. The same principal that you use to detect illness in a friend or family m...
-
Many homeowners experience the destruction gophers cause in their yards, gardens and lawns. Gophers are a problem to gardeners and those who...
-
If you are someone who feels that the dog bowl does not make a difference, as long as you are feeding your dog the right food, then ...
-
If you are planning to gift your pet an outdoor shelter, there are many ways to go about it. Based on your requirements, you can buy an asse...
-
Metritis is actually the medical term used to describe acute inflammation of the uterus in dogs. This condition is mostly caused by bacteria...
Powered by Blogger.
Blog Archive
-
▼
2015
(210)
-
▼
July
(15)
- Vitamin Supplements for Dogs
- Vertigo Symptoms in Dogs
- Dry Nose Symptoms in Dogs
- Grooming Havanese Dogs
- Types of Small Fluffy Dogs
- Dog Ear Problems
- Housebreaking a Shih Tzu
- Homemade Dog Shampoo
- Best Dry Puppy Food
- Glucosamine Dosage for Dogs
- Tremors in Dogs
- Remedies for Constipation in Dogs
- Stroke Symptoms in Dogs
- Taking Care of English Mastiff Puppies
- Dog Breeding for Beginners
-
▼
July
(15)
0 comments:
Post a Comment