How do I stop my Pomeranian from pooping in the house?

In the warm time with Pomeranians, their cute furry appearance and lively and playful personality undoubtedly bring endless joy and comfort to our lives. However, the sudden appearance of dog feces at home is like a discordant note, instantly breaking this beauty, making the owner feel troubled and helpless. "How to prevent Pomeranians from pooping at home" has become a problem that many Pomeranian owners are eager to solve. In fact, dogs poop at home not because they deliberately make trouble, but there are often complex reasons behind it. As long as we master the correct method and guide them patiently, this problem can be completely solved. ​

Pomeranians are small dog breeds. They are lively and active by nature and are full of curiosity about the world around them. But at the same time, they are also more sensitive, and subtle changes in the environment may affect their behavior. When Pomeranians poop at home, we must first understand that this is by no means a demonstration or deliberate destruction by them, but they are conveying certain information in this way.​

From a physiological point of view, the bladder and intestinal control ability of puppies is not yet fully developed, just like human infants and young children, who cannot control their excretion behavior well. Generally speaking, Pomeranian puppies will gradually begin to have a certain degree of control when they are 3-6 months old. At this stage, they may defecate at will at home because they are too playful or do not have time to find a suitable place to defecate. In addition, the dog's diet is also closely related to defecation. If the feeding time is irregular or the quality of the food is poor, it will cause indigestion in the dog, which is also likely to cause increased defecation frequency or uncontrolled defecation. For example, suddenly changing the brand of dog food may make the dog's stomach uncomfortable, resulting in soft stools or even diarrhea, increasing the chance of defecation at home.

In addition to physiological factors, environmental factors should not be underestimated in their impact on the defecation behavior of Pomeranians. Dogs are territorial animals, and they mark their territory by defecation. When a new member comes to the house, whether it is a new pet or a friend of the new owner, or the house has undergone large-scale renovations and the environment has changed significantly, the Pomeranian may feel uneasy and try to reconfirm its territory by defecating. Moreover, if there is no clear and fixed defecation area designated for the dog at home, the dog will look for a place they think is suitable according to their instincts, which often leads to the possibility that every corner of the house may become their "temporary toilet". ​

So, how can we solve the problem of Pomeranian defecating at home? First of all, we need to establish a regular feeding and defecation schedule. Feed the Pomeranian at a fixed time every day. Generally, adult Pomeranians are fed 1-2 times a day, and puppies need 3-4 times a day. Within 15-30 minutes after each feeding, take the dog to the designated defecation area, such as a balcony or a specially set up dog toilet. When waiting for the dog to defecate, be patient and don't rush for success. You can encourage it softly, such as saying to it, "Good boy, poop here." If the dog successfully defecates in the designated place, give it a reward immediately, a delicious snack or a gentle touch, enthusiastic praise, so that the dog knows that defecating in this place will be recognized and loved by the owner. ​

It is also very important to create a comfortable and fixed defecation environment for the dog. You can buy a special dog toilet, put some newspapers stained with dog urine or pet-specific urine pads in it, and use the habit of dogs to defecate in places with their own smell to guide them to a fixed place. Once the location of the dog toilet is determined, do not change it easily, so that the dog cannot find it. At the same time, keep the defecation area clean, clean up the dog's feces and urine in time, and avoid odor, because dogs do not like to defecate in dirty places. ​

Training dogs to use commands to defecate is also a key link. When the dog defecates, we can issue a fixed command, such as "defecation" or "poop", and use the same command every time. After a period of repeated training, the dog will associate this command with the defecation behavior. In the future, when we issue this command, the dog will understand that the owner wants it to defecate at this time and place.​

If the dog accidentally defecates in other places at home, never beat or scold it. Because dogs don't know why they are being beaten or scolded, this will only make them feel scared and confused, and may even cause them to be afraid to defecate in front of their owners, and instead look for a more hidden place, which increases the difficulty of training. The correct way is to clean up the feces and urine with a clean paper towel, and then use a special pet deodorant to spray the defecation area to completely remove the odor and prevent the dog from defecating there again because of the attraction of the odor. ​

To prevent Pomeranians from defecating at home, our owners need to pay enough patience and love. We need to have a deep understanding of the dog's physiological and psychological needs, and start from diet, environment, training and other aspects to establish good defecation habits for the dog. Every time a dog successfully defecates in a designated place, it is a victory for our training and an increase in trust and tacit understanding between us and the dog.