If you don't want to use the pads, the only thing I can suggest is confinement.
Keep them in a crate when you can't watch them and don't ever give them the
opportunity to go potty in the house. Also, get a cleaner such as Nature's
Miracle and spray it on the spots that have been soiled. If you have not been
doing this since they have been going in the house, it will be almost
impossible to get the scent out. If they can still smell it, they will
probably continue to go potty inside if you don't watch them all the time. Chis
are very quick at sneaking off and peeing! As far as food and water, I don't
think it makes much of a difference if you have a schedule or not. My two
housetrained dogs are free fed and they hold it until I can take them outside.
Of course, they aren't Chis, my Chi is pee pad trained. I don't think any dog
should have water withheld from them. I think they should have water at all
times, personally. Good luck with the housetraining! It's not
impossible, but it will take a lot of work a lot of time and a lot of patience!
Stef
"Joan B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I am not for pee pads.. still doesn't solve the problem of them
thinking it
is ok to go in the house....I'd like a more permanent solution, but have had
no luck.
>From: Isaias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Schedule
>Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:58:58 -0700 (PDT)
>
>how about using pee pads?? pampers. which they do sell...
>
>"Joan B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am also trying to
>manage a regular potty schedule. It's been really hard.
>I have to keep mine crated in the morning while she eats and I am at work,
>but when my hubby comes home to let her out at lunch, we leave her out and
>thus far she hasn't made a mess. Would like to get rid of the crate and
>figure out how to keep her from going in the house.. I've heard the smaller
>the dog the harder it is to house train them, so this is a really good
>question...
>
> >From: "char_bronte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: [Chihuahuas] Schedule
> >Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:29:36 -0000
> >
> >I have 2 male (neutered) chi's who are on a loose schedule. I take
> >them for a walk every night when I get home from work and I keep their
> >food in the kitchen all day/night. Despite the walks, they go to the
> >bathroom at various times in my house. I'm trying to prevent this. I'm
> >assuming I need to leave their food/water out at certain times in
> >accordance witht their walks. Does anyone have a strict schedule they
> >adhere to when potty training their dogs?
> >
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