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submitted: Sep 4th 2008 | by: SandraDean | Total views: 4 | Word Count: 502 | |

There is no doubt that housebreaking a Chihuahua is probably one of the most difficult things you will ever experience as an owner. The Chihuahua is a very stubborn little animal with a mind of its own and if it does not want to be housebroken then it will not be housebroken. The Chihuahua also hates the elements outside and it is very unlikely to voluntarily go outside when it is windy, raining, or snowing outside. For these reasons some people turn to Chihuahua litter box training.

Before you even get started with the litter box the first thing you need to confirm is whether or not the problem is behavioral or physical. Sometimes a Chihuahua will have some sort of physical ailment that makes it difficult for it to control when it has to relieve itself. So before you start creating habits with your Chihuahua that you will certainly regret down the road you should get your dog in to see the vet first.

A Chihuahua can be a very stubborn and frustrating animal and before you go to Chihuahua litter box training you may want to make sure you have tried all the proper housebreaking techniques first. Take your dog outside after every feeding and after every time you notice it drinks water. Never feed your dog or allow it to have water before you crate it for the night, as it won't be able to hold everything in until morning. If your dog does its thing outside in the appropriate area then reward it and praise it profusely.

If the litter box is really what you want then make sure you set it up in a place the dog likes to soil in the house, but away from its food and water. A Chihuahua will not go to the bathroom near where it eats. Take it to the litter box constantly and always reward and praise the dog when it uses the litter box.

There is a very good chance that once you start with Chihuahua litter box training and the Chihuahua realizes it can stay indoors and relieve itself, and then any attempts at housebreaking are probably done.

A Chihuahua will always take the easiest way out of any situation and staying indoors to do its business is much easier then going outside into the elements. So once the litter box is introduced, that will probably be the way the dog prefers to go from then on.

Avoid using litter for the litter box and instead fill it with shredded newspapers or other organic filler like that. Chihuahuas will sometimes eat litter if it is in a litter box and kitty litter will burn through their stomach and kill them. So use paper and be prepared to clean it several times a week.

So be prepared to clean the litter box several times a week and wonder why you didn't just get a cat instead of a dog that thinks it is a cat.

About the Author

About the author: Sandra Dean is an avid lover of the Chihuahua and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Chihuahua. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Chihuahua Litter Box Training plus a whole lot more.

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