Are teddy bear dogs easy to potty train?

When the furry teddy dog ​​looks at you timidly for the first time, its lively eyes seem to hide countless dependence. As an owner, you want to give it the warmest care and guidance. Among them, toilet training is an important lesson to start their good living habits. Many people are curious, is it easy for teddy dogs to be toilet trained? Behind this question, there is not only the owner's eager expectation for the dog's growth, but also the beautiful yearning for living in harmony with them. In fact, teddy dogs have their own advantages in toilet training, but there are also some challenges. As long as you master the correct method and devote patience and love, you can help them develop good toilet habits. ​

From a physiological perspective, teddy dogs are small dogs with relatively small bladder capacity, which requires them to urinate more frequently. Generally speaking, the bladder of puppies is not fully developed, and the ability to control excretion is weak. They may need to urinate every 1-2 hours. As they grow older, around 6 months old, their ability to control excretion will be enhanced, but they still need regular excretion times. This is like taking care of a young child, and the owner needs to pay attention to their needs at all times. However, this characteristic of small dogs also has advantages, because their range of activities is relatively concentrated, and it is easier for the owner to observe their signals that they want to excrete, such as sniffing on the ground, turning in circles, suddenly stopping to play, etc. These subtle movements are all signals from them to the owner that "I want to go to the toilet." As long as the owner observes carefully, grasps these signals in time, and guides them to the designated place to excrete, conditioned reflexes can be gradually established. ​

Teddy dogs are smart and clever, and they are relatively high in the dog IQ ranking, which provides a natural advantage for toilet training. They can quickly understand the owner's intentions and instructions, and through repeated training and positive reinforcement, they can quickly remember the correct excretion location. When the Teddy dog ​​successfully defecates in the designated place, the owner promptly rewards it with delicious snacks, such as chicken jerky and cheese grains, and praises them in a gentle and excited tone, "Great!" The dog will associate this pleasant experience with defecating in the designated place, and will be more willing to repeat the correct behavior. This interaction is not only training, but also a process of emotional communication between the owner and the dog. Every reward and praise makes them feel the love and recognition of the owner. ​

However, the toilet training of Teddy dogs is not smooth sailing. Some factors may increase the difficulty of training. Their sensitive personality is one of them. Teddy dogs are more sensitive to changes in the environment. New living environments, unfamiliar smells, changes in people at home, etc. may make them feel uneasy. In this anxious mood, they may defecate randomly. For example, when the owner moves, the Teddy dog ​​may forget the toilet rules he learned before because he is not adapted to the new environment. In addition, some Teddy dogs have a strong sense of territory and will mark their territory with urine, which may also interfere with toilet training. They may defecate in places they think need to be marked, rather than in the area designated by the owner.​

In view of these characteristics of Teddy dogs, it is crucial to develop a scientific training plan. First of all, you need to prepare a fixed toilet area for the dog. You can choose a relatively easy-to-clean place such as a balcony or bathroom, and lay a pet-specific urine pad or newspaper. Some inducers can be sprayed on the urine pad to attract the dog to defecate with a special smell. In the early stage of training, pay close attention to the dog's behavior, especially in time periods when the need for defecation is likely to occur, such as after eating, waking up, and playing, and take them to the designated place in time. If the dog defecates in a non-designated place, do not punish it severely, because excessive scolding may make them feel scared or even rebellious. Instead, correct it in a gentle way, such as gently stopping it, and then take it to the right place. ​

During the training process, patience and consistency are the key. Teddy dogs may not learn to defecate correctly at once, and sometimes they make mistakes repeatedly. At this time, the owner's patience is particularly important. Every training is an opportunity for growth. Don't lose confidence because of the dog's mistakes. At the same time, family members should be consistent in training methods and instructions to avoid confusing the dog. For example, some family members use "go pee" while others use "go to the toilet". Unified instructions help dogs understand and remember faster. ​

After a period of training, when you see Teddy dogs can consciously go to the designated place to defecate, the sense of accomplishment and joy are indescribable. Teddy dogs' toilet training is not only to teach them a life skill, but also a process of mutual understanding and trust between the owner and the dog. In this process, the owner accompanies the dog's growth with love and patience, and the dog also responds to the owner's efforts with well-behaved performance. As long as we understand their characteristics carefully and guide them with scientific methods, Teddy dogs will surely become lovely partners who are hygienic and know the rules, and spend every warm and beautiful day with us.