Small Dog House Training Tips; Look At It From Their Perspective

House training a small dog is not quite as easy as it is to house train a large dog. But it can be done, when you look at from the perspective of a small dog.

Any sized dog needs to feel safe and secure in the location you have chosen to be his outdoor elimination spot. A dog’s guard is down during the act of elimination and they feel vulnerable. If there is anything taller than they (except you) in nearby proximity to their elimination spot, the dog will not eliminate for fear of an attack.

For a small dog, grass that is too tall can make him feel like he is in a jungle and he will refuse to eliminate until he returns back inside the safe confines of your home. Any debris nearby on the ground will make your small dog less likely to do his business for fear of an attack.

To house train a small dog, you need to provide the small dog with an outdoor spot that is clean, clear and the grass cut short.

Feeding your small dog on a regular schedule and taking him outside to his spot on a regular schedule will also help get the house training accomplished.

A regular schedule to aim for is to take your small dog outside upon awakening, after meal time and after play time. Praise and reward your dog when he does his business outside.

You can house train a small dog, including puppies, when you look at it from their perspective.

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