How do I stop my male Chihuahua from peeing in the house?

Take him straight outside Praise him like mad and reward with food when he pees outside. To stop your chihuahua marking when you can’t see him, reduce his access around the house. Do this with stair gates or if necessary, tether him to you with a training lead.

Are Chihuahuas hard to house break?

Unfortunately, however, Chihuahuas have a notorious reputation for being a breed that’s difficult and downright stubborn to housebreak. Although Chihuahuas can be successfully potty-trained at any age, it’s recommended that you start as soon you bring them into your home, preferably when they are still a puppy.

Are male puppies harder to housebreak?

Some puppies take a little longer than others to house train. Male puppies sometimes learn a little more slowly than female puppies. And Toy breeds can learn more slowly than medium and large breeds for some reason. These are generalities but they are often true.

Can you house train an adult Chihuahua?

Chihuahuas can be a very stubborn breed, especially when it comes to housebreaking. Some Chihuahuas are not housebroken until they are well into their adult years, causing not only inconvenient messes, but unwanted stress on their owners. Luckily, it is never too late to potty train your adult Chihuahua.

How do I stop my Chihuahua from peeing inside?

Basically, all you need to do is clean the area really well with a urine remover or anything you’ve got at home–just make sure it’s strong enough to remove the chihuahua’s pee scent from the spot. And start telling the dog “No” whenever it tries to do it there. And take the dog outside and encourage it to pee there.

Why do Chihuahuas pee in the house?

When a Chihuahua marks, this is due to a behavioral issue that causes him to want to claim his territory. If your Chihuahua is both peeing and poo’ing inside, this typically means that it is a potty training issue and not a marking problem.