If you have been wondering how to potty train a Chihuahua, you're in the right place. One of the most important things you should be aware of is the fact that Chihuahua's are very intelligent and very stubborn at the same time. So getting the upper hand on your pet will be one of the biggest important steps. Chihuahua's are lovely animals because of their size and how adorable they are. However, training these little adorable creatures can be a challenge for anyone that owns one as a pet.

You are probably already aware that they definitely try to get their own way, and without direction you may end up cleaning up after them for years to come. So training your pet early will be the main focus of this article. Below you will find some very important steps that will guide you through your discovery of how to potty train a Chihuahua. Each step below has been carefully laid out in a way that you can itemise what you need to do and make all the preparations that need to be made.

Step 1: Although Chihuahua's may seem stubborn they are in fact one of the most intelligent dog breeds on the planet. Because of their intelligence, if they are not trained properly from the get-go you will find that their stubbornness will kick in and they will almost be impossible to train. If your Chihuahua is a puppy you can begin training with them immediately by showing them where their spot is for doing their business. The important thing you need to remember is the exact times of day when your puppy needs to go potty. These times are typically after they wake up, and right after they eat. You want to make a note of this by following them right after these particular occasions. You will need to use commands such as "go potty" when taking your dog to their special spot.

Step 2: Chihuahua potty training is something that goes on all day long, until you feel comfortable that they are making the journey to their special spot of their own. This is very important because many people will start the potty training process and then give up halfway through. This simply cannot happen when potty training a Chihuahua. Instead you must be determined and committed to making sure they are going to their spot during the times when they need to take care of their business. Each time they go you need to use the commands such as "go potty" so they can associate this command with doing their business.

Step 3: Each time your pet does its business the way it's supposed to, you will need to commend them with positive reinforcement allowing them to feel extremely comfortable and happy they did something to please you. No animal will ever do what you tell them to do if you force them to do it. It may work once or twice, but your animal will end up not doing anything.

Positive reinforcement needs to be used each and every time your pet acknowledges and reacts to your command in a positive manner. Once this is proven several times you will find that learning how to potty train your Chihuahua wasn't as difficult as you thought.

Jennifer Laurie is very knowledgeable about Chihuahua Dog Care. On her site she's got many articles that relate to caring for and training a Chihuahua. For a free guide on the Care and Training of Chihuahuas please visit http://www.chihuahuadogcare.com