Best way to potty train a Corgi，The Lazy Owner's Guide

Are you overjoyed when a soft and cute Corgi joins your family? But then, does the thought of training it to use the toilet give you a headache? Don't worry. Even if you're a "lazy owner," you can still successfully teach your Corgi to defecate in a fixed spot. After all, who wouldn't want to enjoy the company of their dog while also having a clean home? Now, let's embark on this easy Corgi toilet - training journey together!

First of all, before starting the training, you need to make thorough preparations. You have to choose a suitable location as the Corgi's "exclusive toilet." This location should preferably be far away from its eating and resting areas because dogs naturally don't like to excrete where they eat and sleep. For example, a corner of the balcony or a corner of the bathroom are both good choices. Once you've made a decision, don't change it easily, otherwise the Corgi will be confused and find it difficult to form a regular defecation habit.

Next, prepare a high - quality dog toilet. There are many types of dog toilets on the market, such as grid - type and flat - type. For Corgis with their short legs, the grid - type dog toilet may not be very friendly as it's easy to get their short legs stuck. So, a flat - type dog toilet would be a more suitable option. At the same time, pair it with some pet - specific pee pads. The pee pads can absorb urine and lock in odors, keeping your home fresh.

With the preparations done, it's time for the formal training. Timing is crucial when training a Corgi to use the toilet. Generally, within 15 - 30 minutes after a Corgi eats, as well as after it wakes up and after it plays, it often has the need to defecate. At this time, even if you're a "lazy owner," you need to be a bit more diligent. Promptly carry the Corgi to its "exclusive toilet." At first, the Corgi may look confused and not know what you want it to do. It doesn't matter. You can softly give some fixed commands, like "go to the toilet," and patiently wait for it to defecate.

If the Corgi successfully defecates in the designated location, be sure to reward it immediately. The reward can be its favorite snacks, such as dried chicken, cheese cubes, or it can be enthusiastic praise and gentle strokes. Dogs are very smart, and they will quickly understand that defecating in this place will earn them their owner's love and rewards. However, if the Corgi doesn't defecate in the designated location, never scold or hit it. Dogs don't understand why you're angry. Scolding and hitting will only make them feel scared and wronged, and may even make them develop a fear of defecation, which is counterproductive. At this time, you can quietly clean up the excrement, and then wait for the next appropriate opportunity to guide it to the correct place to defecate again.

During the training process, establishing a regular daily routine is of great importance for the Corgi. Fixed feeding times and amounts can regularize the Corgi's digestion, making it easier to predict its defecation time. For example, feed the Corgi at 8 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm every day, and adjust the amount of food each time according to its age and weight. At the same time, help the Corgi develop fixed sleeping and playing times. This way, its physiological needs will become more regular, and the training will be easier.

In addition, patience and perseverance are the keys to successful training. Training a Corgi to use the toilet is not something that can be achieved overnight. It may take several days or even weeks. During this process, the Corgi may make mistakes repeatedly, which is normal. As a "lazy owner," although you may not be willing to spend too much time and energy, for the sake of keeping your home clean and tidy and for the healthy and happy growth of the Corgi, you must have enough patience and keep training it in the right way. Whenever the Corgi makes even the slightest progress, encourage it in a timely manner so that it can feel your recognition and support.

Besides the basic training methods, there are some small tips that can help you, the "lazy owner," complete the training more easily. For example, you can spray some attractant around the dog toilet. The attractant contains a special smell that can attract the Corgi to defecate in the designated place. But be careful to choose a reliable - quality attractant to avoid affecting the Corgi's health.

When the Corgi gradually gets used to defecating in the designated place, you can slowly expand its activity range. But always pay attention to its behavior. If you notice signs that it wants to defecate, such as starting to sniff around and turn in circles, immediately guide it back to the dog toilet. As time goes by, the Corgi will fully master the skill of defecating in a fixed place and become a well - behaved dog that saves you trouble.

Having a cute Corgi is an incredibly happy thing. Although training it to use the toilet may take some time and effort, when you see that it has learned to defecate in a fixed place and there are no more odors and stains at home, you'll feel that it's all worth it. As a "lazy owner," as long as you master the correct methods, along with enough patience and perseverance, you can easily train a well - behaved and sensible Corgi. Let's work together to give the Corgi a warm and comfortable home, and also create a clean and cozy living environment for ourselves!