Dog Health Questions: Problem with dog training?

I have a 4 month old chihuahua that I've had for about a month now. I've been trying to house train her but it's not going well. I take her outside every hour, and she usually pees, but she comes in the house and pees or poos very soon after. I don't know how to go about training her, and cleaning up her messes is getting hard because I'm 6 weeks pregnant and in the midst of morning sickness. I heave everytime I even see a mess she's made. If I used a dog trainer could they teach her how to go out side and alert me if she needs to? Do they teach housebreaking? I've never used one, how would it work and how much would I expect to pay?

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I just got a puppy too. ( minature pinture he's 3 and a 1/2 months)

Anywhoo, I got a dog trainer for this too, and she tought it like this...
So every time you see it going to the bathroom in the house clap your hand and say OUTSIDE POOP or OUTSIDE PEE in a very sturn voice. Than quickly scoop it up and take it outside to finish off.

Eventually it will learn and everytime it will need to go pee or poop it will scratch on the door to tell you it needs to go.

I know some people use newspaper but then you'r going through newspaper like crazy. And it looks very unsanitary in your home.. plus then once it learns how to go on the newspaper you have to put the newspaper outside and re-train it to go out there...hope that helps :)
good luck.

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• When my dog was a puppy, my mum put newspaper out and the my dog learnt to use the newspaper. I think we did this during the night to start with just while we were house training him but it worked and makes it much easier to clear up any mess. If you got a personal trianer or took your dog to a training class (thats what we did with ours) then they will teach your dog and help you house train him. Good Luck and congratulations on your pregnancy.


• Chihuahua's are small dogs and she probably has a small bladder. Try taking her out every 30 minutes instead, and if you can't watch her, put her in her crate. Then you should take her out as soon as she is let out of her crate. Taking her to a puppy class could be beneficial to you both also. She needs to be socialized and the trainer would be able to give you tips. My trainer gave us great tips on housebreaking amongst other things.


• Yes trainers work wonders. Most are about 3 weeks programs and they teach the dog to wait at the door when he or she need to use the restroom. They teach them that it is bad to use the restroom in the house. I would estimate on the cost of a trainer to be around $50-$100. You can go to Petsmart and they can get you a trainer there or tell you where to get one
  Hope this helps!


• I would read up on crate training. I'm crate training my yorkie and it works really well. Here's what you need to do:
  -Buy a wire crate at a pet store and fill it with her favorite toys, blanket, etc (btw dogs will not potty where they sleep, this is why crating works so well!)
  -Have her in an area where you are usually hanging out so she doesnt' feel lonely, you want her to like the crate. When you put her in there, praise her, give her treats, etc.
  -She should sleep in the crate all night. Take her out first thing in the morning! She should be taken potty everytime she comes o ut of the crate before playing. You have to be consistant. If she has an accident in the house, take her out immediately and show her where she needs to go.
  I'm sure it's hard since you are in your first trimester! Good luck!


• Wish i could personally train your dog! I love dogs and know alot about them. Usually girl dogs learn quicker so it shouldn't be too hard. Okay heres what you need to do.
  1. When she does have a accident in the house pick it up in a paper towel and put it outside where you want here to go.
  2. When ever you take her out take her to the spot that you put the poo.
  3. When she does go outside praise her and (make sure you have doggy treats) give her a treat. (like this--- "GOOD GIRL!" *trreat*---"GOOD GIRL!") I hope i helped! And congrats on your pregnancy!