When the soft little paws step into the door for the first time, the Shiba Inu's bright eyes sparkle with curiosity about the new home, but the urine stains and feces that follow catch the owner off guard. Training Shiba Inu to go to the toilet at a fixed point is not only to keep the home clean, but also a warm journey to build trust and mutual understanding with the dog.
The physiological characteristics and behavioral habits of Shiba Inu are the key to toilet training. The bladder capacity of puppies is small, and they usually need to defecate every 2-3 hours, and adult Shiba Inus cannot hold back the urge to defecate for a long time. They naturally like to live in a clean environment, but have a strong sense of territory and are used to marking their territory with urine. This explains why some Shiba Inus will turn a blind eye to the carefully arranged urine pads by their owners, but stubbornly leave "marks" in the corners and sofas. An owner once shared that his Shiba Inu always liked to defecate on the carpet that had just been washed. At first, he felt annoyed, until he understood the territorial habits of Shiba Inu, he realized that it was the soft carpet with a fresh smell that made the dog mistakenly think it was a new "occupied territory". Understanding these characteristics can avoid misunderstandings in training and guide Shiba Inu in a scientific way.
In the early stages of training, establishing a regular rhythm of life is the top priority. Regular feeding, walking the dog, and resting every day can help Shiba Inu form a stable biological clock. Usually 15-30 minutes after eating, Shiba Inu will feel the urge to defecate; waking up and playing are also high-incidence periods for defecation. The owner should be keen to capture the dog's signals of preparing to defecate, such as suddenly lowering his head to sniff the ground, turning in circles, and fidgeting. At this time, he should quickly and gently take it to the designated toilet area. This area can be a corner with a urine mat or a fixed lawn outdoors.
Positive motivation is the core secret of Shiba Inu toilet training. Shiba Inus are sensitive, and harsh reprimands will not only fail to correct their behavior, but may also cause them to feel fear and resistance. When Shiba Inus finish defecating in the designated area, the owner should immediately give warm praise, gentle caressing, excited praise, and delicious snacks, which will make the dog associate correct behavior with pleasant feelings. This positive feedback is like magic, which can make the stubborn Shiba Inus actively cooperate with training.
It is inevitable to encounter setbacks during training, and unexpected defecation often makes the owner feel frustrated. But at this time, you need to be more patient and avoid beating and scolding. Because the dog cannot understand the owner's anger, it will not dare to defecate in front of the owner because of fear, which makes the problem worse. If you find that Shiba Inus defecates in the wrong place, stop it in a gentle tone, and then clean it up quietly to eliminate the residual odor. You can use a special pet deodorizer to completely decompose the components in the urine to prevent the dog from being attracted by the smell again. Some Shiba Inus will also "deliberately make trouble", which is actually a manifestation of their desire for attention. The owner may wish to spend more time playing with them and meet the emotional needs of the dog, and perhaps the defecation problem will improve accordingly.
As the training progresses, gradually expanding the Shiba Inu's range of activities is also a key step. When the dog can defecate stably in the designated area, you can try to free it from the fence or small room. But before that, use fences or barriers to temporarily isolate areas prone to accidents, such as a carpeted living room or a bedroom full of clothes. Slowly extend the free activity time, observe the dog's behavior, and guide it to the right place in time if it has the intention to defecate. This process is like teaching a child to walk. The owner must give enough trust and lend a hand when necessary.
Training Shiba Inu to go to the toilet at a fixed point is like weaving a picture full of love. Every patient guidance, every warm smile, and every delicious reward are all gorgeous colors on the picture. This process may be long and tortuous, but when you see the Shiba Inu holding his head high and walking confidently to the designated toilet area, all the efforts have turned into a happy reward. The tacit understanding between the Shiba Inu and the owner also grows quietly in day-to-day training, and eventually becomes the most precious bond in each other's lives.
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