Small dogs are very quickly and easily accustomed to the toilet. This applies to the breed and the toy terrier. If you have since childhood to teach him to cope with the need in the allotted place, then in the future you will not have problems if you do not have time to walk the dog. So, how to accustom the toy terrier to the toilet and fix this skill forever? About this below.
How to teach the toy terrier to the toilet house?
First, choose the place where the dog will go to the toilet. It can be:
- tray with bows and a special post for males;
- absorbent diapers with a waterproof bottom layer;
- newspapers.
The last two options can be used for the first time, but in the future you will definitely have to buy a tray.
Teaching the toy terrier to the toilet can be done in several ways:
- Limited space . Make a pen for the puppy (a separate corner in the room or pantry / hallway) and cover the entire floor with diapers. If he wants to use the toilet, he'll do it on a rag. After 4-5 days, start cleaning one diaper. The animal will reflexively go to the toilet on the remaining diapers, and you each praise for this and treat yourself to a delicacy. After 8-10 days, the dog can be released from the pen, but as soon as it starts sniffing or looking for a place for the toilet, then immediately send it to an improvised corral. When that the terrier will finally understand what a diaper is needed for, you can stop limiting its freedom.
- Accustoming to the team . When the puppy is just awake, take it in your arms and take it to the tray and put the toilet in the tray with it. At first he will not understand what they want from him and maybe even try to escape. Repeat this action until the floor, until the dog goes to the toilet in the tray. Then give her a treat and gently stroke. After several such exercises, the terrier will no longer be obstinate, and he will obediently sit down and ask for a treat.