How to Potty Train a Pekingese Puppy

Pekingese are a difficult breed to potty train.

According to the Dog-Adoption-and-Training-Guide Web site, Pekingese puppies are typically difficult to potty train. Whether the cause is being stubborn, being unwilling to learn or aloof, or protesting, difficulty potty training---and achieving some other training goals---is a behavior that many Pekingese puppies possess. As arduous as it may be, potty training your Pekingese is necessary, unless you don't mind the pooch treating your home like a toilet. Fortunately, there are a few tips you can use to help potty train your Pekingese relatively smoothly.

Things You'll Need

• Crates
• Treats
• Enzymatic cleaner

Instructions

1. Place your Pekingese puppy in a small crate when you cannot watch it. Putting the pooch in such a confined area will likely deter it from eliminating, as it will have to lie in the waste as a consequence. Because Pekingese are so small---adults only usually weigh about 12 pounds and are only 6 to 9 inches tall---the puppy only needs a tiny crate; one that is just big enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. A crate that is any bigger will allow the pup to walk away from its mess, defeating the purpose of crate training.

2. Take your Pekingese puppy outside every hour or two while potty training. The Pekingese Dogs Are the Best Web site states that Pekingese puppies have poor bowel and bladder control; therefore, they cannot hold their bodily functions for long. Take your puppy to the same spot through the same door each time. Doing so will help your puppy associate the landmarks with what it is expected to do.

3. Establish a routine with the pup to help it learn when it can go. Doing so will help it learn how long it has to hold its bladder and bowels. For instance, take the Pekingese pup out as soon as it exits the crate and before and after it eats, sleeps and plays. Soon, your puppy will start to expect to go out at certain times and will do all it can to hold its waste until then.

4. Reward your Pekingese puppy for jobs well done, but never punish the pup for accidents. Give your puppy treats or praise when it eliminates in the appropriate area. Pekingese puppies can be rather sensitive, and a harsh reprimand or spanking may alter the pup's disposition by making it fearful of you. If you witness the puppy having an accident, the Pekingese Dogs Are the Best Web site suggests simply picking the puppy up and taking it outside to its appropriate elimination spot. Clean the waste area with products designed for dog urine and feces.

5. Spend lots of time petting and bonding with your Pekingese puppy. Some Pekingese puppies may resist potty training because of a lack of confidence in themselves. By spending this extra time with your pup, you will help to build her confidence levels, which may help her with her ability to become potty trained.

References

• Dog-Adoption-and-Training-Guide: The Pekingese
• Pekingese Dogs Are The Best