There is almost no mandatory dog training exercise that is more frustrating than housebreaking. A Chihuahua presents its own special set of problems mostly because Chihuahuas hate any weather that is not sunny and warm. Because of their toy breed size many people will turn to Chihuahua paper training as the answer for their Chihuahua bathroom problems and this should be part of the process and not the entire answer. Paper should be a last resort and it should not be given to the dog as its only option.



Chihuahuas hate wind, rain and cold so you need to find an outside spot for them that is protected from these elements or else they may never take to going outside. A spot that can allow them to do what they have to do without the bother of the bad elements will help a lot in housebreaking your Chihuahua. Always remember that physically punishing your Chihuahua will create aggressive behavior in your dog and that may be something you will never get it to stop doing.

If you are set on trying Chihuahua paper training then it is imperative that you remember that paper training is a temporary solution and you are moving towards getting the dog to go outside and not let it get used to going inside. The first thing you need to do is to establish a paper area in the house that is away from the dog's food. Chihuahuas will not relieve themselves near where they eat so you can set up many layers of paper in any other area you designate.

Start feeding your dog at regular times and only during certain times and then take them to the paper area after they have eaten. This will get you and them on a regular schedule so that the amount of accidents can be reduced. If you notice your dog drinking water then take them to the paper right after they are done. Praise the dog when it uses the paper and let it know that is the only place it is allowed to go.

Get your dog on a regular eating schedule so that you can take it to the papers after it has eaten. A regular eating schedule also means a regular bathroom schedule and that is important to reduce accidents. If you notice your dog drinking water then take it to the paper when it is done. Praise the use of the paper profusely and make the dog understand that this is the only place it can relieve itself.

As Chihuahua paper training seems to be working you can start slowly moving the paper area closer and closer to the outside door. Always clean the paper area and leave some soiled paper with it so the dog knows that is the spot to go. As you get closer to the door start laying papers under the door and outside reducing the size of the inside paper spot. Soon your dog should want to go outside to use the papers outside because the area inside is too small to use.

Never confine your dog while you are home, as this will only confuse it. Keep water and food away from your dog while it is in its crate at night while you are Chihuahua paper training because a Chihuahua has a very small bladder and won't be able to hold anything in all night.

Be smart about housebreaking your dog and using the paper method should be successful for you.