{"id":23101,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:36","slug":"are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Are small dogs hard to potty train?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_small_dogs_hard_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are small dogs hard to potty train?\">Are small dogs hard to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_potty_train_small_dogs\" title=\"How long does it take to potty train small dogs?\">How long does it take to potty train small dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#What_is_the_hardest_dog_to_potty_train\" title=\"What is the hardest dog to potty train?\">What is the hardest dog to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Why_are_small_dogs_so_hard_to_train\" title=\"Why are small dogs so hard to train?\">Why are small dogs so hard to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_small_breed_dogs_harder_to_house_train\" title=\"Are small breed dogs harder to house train?\">Are small breed dogs harder to house train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_small_dogs_to_be_potty_trained\" title=\"How long does it take for small dogs to be potty trained?\">How long does it take for small dogs to be potty trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Can_a_small_dog_be_litter_trained\" title=\"Can a small dog be litter trained?\">Can a small dog be litter trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_small_dogs_harder_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are small dogs harder to potty train?\">Are small dogs harder to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_do_you_housebreak_a_puppy_in_5_days\" title=\"How do you housebreak a puppy in 5 days?\">How do you housebreak a puppy in 5 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_potty_train_an_8_week_old_puppy\" title=\"How long does it take to potty train an 8 week old puppy?\">How long does it take to potty train an 8 week old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#What_is_the_hardest_dog_to_train\" title=\"What is the hardest dog to train?\">What is the hardest dog to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Why_some_dogs_are_difficult_to_potty_train\" title=\"Why some dogs are difficult to potty train?\">Why some dogs are difficult to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Which_small_dogs_are_the_hardest_to_potty_train\" title=\"Which small dogs are the hardest to potty train?\">Which small dogs are the hardest to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_little_dogs_harder_to_train\" title=\"Are little dogs harder to train?\">Are little dogs harder to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Why_are_small_dogs_not_trained\" title=\"Why are small dogs not trained?\">Why are small dogs not trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Why_are_small_dogs_less_obedient\" title=\"Why are small dogs less obedient?\">Why are small dogs less obedient?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_small_dogs_harder_to_Housetrain\" title=\"Are small dogs harder to Housetrain?\">Are small dogs harder to Housetrain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Are_small_dogs_more_difficult_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are small dogs more difficult to potty train?\">Are small dogs more difficult to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Which_small_dog_is_easiest_to_housebreak\" title=\"Which small dog is easiest to housebreak?\">Which small dog is easiest to housebreak?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_do_you_housebreak_a_small_dog\" title=\"How do you housebreak a small dog?\">How do you housebreak a small dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#Can_you_potty_train_a_small_dog\" title=\"Can you potty train a small dog?\">Can you potty train a small dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-small-dogs-hard-to-potty-train\/#How_long_until_a_dog_is_toilet_trained\" title=\"How long until a dog is toilet trained?\">How long until a dog is toilet trained?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_small_dogs_hard_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are small dogs hard to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a dog trainer, I have found that <b>smaller dogs can be harder to house train. Not due to them being vastly different dogs, but because we often give little dogs a bit of a pass. Their elimination is much smaller and much easier to pick up. If they go in the house once or twice, it&#8217;s not a big sacrifice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_potty_train_small_dogs\"><\/span>How long does it take to potty train small dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It typically takes <b>4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside. Your puppy&#8217;s previous living conditions are another predictor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hardest_dog_to_potty_train\"><\/span>What is the hardest dog to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Jack Russell Terrier<\/b> Of all of the terrier breeds, the Jack Russell is, hands down, the most difficult to housetrain, according to MedNet Direct, who says, Jack Russells can be some of the most stubborn dogs out there.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_small_dogs_so_hard_to_train\"><\/span>Why are small dogs so hard to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tiny Bodies, Tiny Tummies The problem is, <b>small or toy breeds have much smaller stomachs and may have more sensitivity to fatty foods than medium or large breeds. This can make them harder to train.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_small_breed_dogs_harder_to_house_train\"><\/span>Are small breed dogs harder to house train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a dog trainer, I have found that <b>smaller dogs can be harder to house train. Not due to them being vastly different dogs, but because we often give little dogs a bit of a pass. Their elimination is much smaller and much easier to pick up. If they go in the house once or twice, it&#8217;s not a big sacrifice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_small_dogs_to_be_potty_trained\"><\/span>How long does it take for small dogs to be potty trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Jack Russell Terrier<\/b> Of all of the terrier breeds, the Jack Russell is, hands down, the most difficult to housetrain, according to MedNet Direct, who says, Jack Russells can be some of the most stubborn dogs out there.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_small_dog_be_litter_trained\"><\/span>Can a small dog be litter trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It typically takes <b>4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside. Your puppy&#8217;s previous living conditions are another predictor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_small_dogs_harder_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are small dogs harder to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small dogs have a higher metabolism but a small bladder and so need to pee more often. Small dogs produce smaller amounts of urine and so owners are more tolerant of mishaps. <b>Small dogs are more likely to live in apartment buildings where it&#8217;s harder to get the dog outside in time to toilet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_housebreak_a_puppy_in_5_days\"><\/span>How do you housebreak a puppy in 5 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Set a timer, and about 15 minutes after they eat or drink, head outside. Try to avoid feeding them or giving them water for a couple of hours at least before bedtime  they will be fine and get trained to sleep through the night faster. If they start exhibiting going behaviors, take them outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_potty_train_an_8_week_old_puppy\"><\/span>How long does it take to potty train an 8 week old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 4-8 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hardest_dog_to_train\"><\/span>What is the hardest dog to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 6 Hardest Dog Breeds to Train<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Beagles. A Beagle has a nose for everything &#8211; literally.  <\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler. This one is a bit controversial, but here&#8217;s the breakdown on this breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky. Most people would agree that a Siberian Husky is a gorgeous dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Basset Hound.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinese Shar-Pei.  <\/li>\n<li>Afghan Hound.<\/li>\n<p>14 Jan 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_some_dogs_are_difficult_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Why some dogs are difficult to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Potty training a dog can be difficult if they do not have an established routine, Stubborn <b>dogs are often used to eating and napping on their own schedule, which leads to them assuming they can do whatever they like, whenever they choose.  Puppies need to eat at least 3 times a day; older dogs should have two mealtimes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_small_dogs_are_the_hardest_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Which small dogs are the hardest to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toy breed dogs such as <b>Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, pugs and Shih Tzus tend to be harder to housebreak. Owners often treat small dogs like babies and carry them outside for potty time instead of leashing and walking them to the potty area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_little_dogs_harder_to_train\"><\/span>Are little dogs harder to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small dogs can be more difficult to train than large dogs. They tend to be more territorial indoors than larger dogs who often view the great outdoors as their main turf. However, some small breeds can be litter-box trained, so score one for their size!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_small_dogs_not_trained\"><\/span>Why are small dogs not trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The authors suggest several possible reasons why small dogs may not be completely house-trained, including: <b>Small dogs have a higher metabolism but a small bladder and so need to pee more often. Small dogs produce smaller amounts of urine and so owners are more tolerant of mishaps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_small_dogs_less_obedient\"><\/span>Why are small dogs less obedient?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small dogs do have small bladders and need to relieve themselves more often, however, Blake says these issues can also be remedied with the proper training. Smaller dogs can have <b>a reputation for displaying aggressive behavior when confronted by another dog or person<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_small_dogs_harder_to_Housetrain\"><\/span>Are small dogs harder to Housetrain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They aren&#8217;t harder to house train, but they tend to have a faster metabolism and will need more frequent trips outside. Small enough dogs can also be litter pad trained (well large dogs could be too, but no pad is absorbent enough to make that useful).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_small_dogs_more_difficult_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are small dogs more difficult to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a dog trainer, I have found that <b>smaller dogs can be harder to house train. Not due to them being vastly different dogs, but because we often give little dogs a bit of a pass. Their elimination is much smaller and much easier to pick up. If they go in the house once or twice, it&#8217;s not a big sacrifice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_small_dog_is_easiest_to_housebreak\"><\/span>Which small dog is easiest to housebreak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Easiest Small Dogs to Potty Train<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1  Havanese. Havanese are playful, child-like dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>#3  Bichon Frise. Bichons are gentle, charming, and intelligent.  <\/li>\n<li>#5  Shih Tzu. Shih Tzus have a reputation of being stubborn and independent, which aren&#8217;t the qualities you&#8217;ll want for house-training.  <\/li>\n<li>#7  Papillon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_housebreak_a_small_dog\"><\/span>How do you housebreak a small dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Establish a routine<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take your puppy outside frequentlyat least every two hoursand immediately after they wake up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy (on a leash) to that spot.  <\/li>\n<li>Reward your puppy every time they eliminate outdoors.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_potty_train_a_small_dog\"><\/span>Can you potty train a small dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your small dog is proving to be a challenge to potty train, start it on a simple routine. Since small dogs have small bladders, frequently take your dog outside to a designated space. Encourage it to <b>toilet using command words and reward it with verbal praise or treats when it successfully goes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_until_a_dog_is_toilet_trained\"><\/span>How long until a dog is toilet trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small dogs have a higher metabolism but a small bladder and so need to pee more often. Small dogs produce smaller amounts of urine and so owners are more tolerant of mishaps. <b>Small dogs are more likely to live in apartment buildings where it&#8217;s harder to get the dog outside in time to toilet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are small dogs hard to potty train?How long does it take to potty train small dogs?What is the hardest dog to potty train?Why are small dogs so hard to train?Are small breed dogs harder to house train?How long does it take for small dogs to be potty trained?Can a small dog be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23101"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}