Housebreaking can bring bad memories to some Pomeranian owners, as many have had to give up and use papers or resort to Pomeranian litter box training. The Pomeranian is an extremely intelligent animal and if they do not want to learn something then they will find ways around it and do things the way they want to do them. As an owner it is your job to make sure all of your bases are covered before you resort to Pomeranian litter box training.

If you are really considering Pomeranian litter box training then you may want to give standard housebreaking one more try. Sometimes the toy dog breeds like to go to the bathroom in places you would never look like under couches or in other spots that are difficult for you to get to. Before resorting to Pomeranian litter box training you may want to do some looking around the house and then continue with standard methods.
If you are really set on Pomeranian litter box training then find a spot that the dog has been soiling in the house the most and place a litter box there. Do not use regular litter as they may eat it and get very ill. Instead use shredded newspapers and make sure you clean the litter box on a regular basis. Remember that you are using this as housebreaking so always try and take the dog outside once in a while as well.

Put the dog on a regular eating schedule and wait until after it eats to take it to its litter box. It may just be easier to take it to the litter box every 45 minutes so that it knows that the litter box is a place it is supposed to go. Praise and pet your dog profusely when it uses the litter box to let it know it did a good thing. If it has an accident do not punish your dog, as Pomeranians do not react well to punishment. Just clean up the mess and take the dog to the litter box.
Over time it will become apparent that your dog is starting to take to Pomeranian litter box training and very well may have the hang of it. If this is the case then you can start slowly moving the litter box towards the door. Once the litter box is near the door you should be taking the dog outside instead of letting it use the box. Over time it should get the idea that going out the door means going to the bathroom.

The idea of Pomeranian litter box training to many owners does not seem temporary and it shouldn’t. Your Pomeranian is very smart and if it decides that this sort of activity is preferable to going to the bathroom outside then you will probably wind up with a dog that is a full time litter box dog. This idea of a dog that only uses the litter box is why many owners try to avoid Pomeranian litter box training.

If you are looking for a good resource for Pomeranian training then this article can help.

The Pomeranian Handbook
Price: $8.08
This brand-new addition to Barronas Pet Handbooks series advises prospective owners on feeding, grooming, health care, training, exercise, physical traits, and behavior traits of the Pomeranian, a friendly, high-spirited little dog. Despite its name, this heavy-coated canine is a descendant of the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland. The Pet Handbooks resemble titles in Barronas Pet Owneras Manual series, but have larger page-counts, more color photos, and more highly detailed information.

For The Love Of Pomeranians 2009 Wall Calendar
Price: $10.16
For The Love Of Pomeranians 2009 Wall Calendar

I’ve been tagged by Eva Mah

The rules of the “6 Random Things About Me Meme”:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself. (See below)
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them. (See further below…)
5. Let each person know they’ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

Six Thing about me?

Since this is a doggie blog let me think, it is said dogs & owners are much alike, well maybe it is true, when I think about our Chihuahua Quincy and myself…

So here we go!

1. Chihuahuas are small dogs and I am only 5.2ft.

2. Quincy is a kind little doggie, but don’t try to hurt his people, I am much the same, kind but don’t hurt my family or else!

3. Chihuahuas have a keen sense of hearing, I too have a sensitive hearing (above normal) some noises do hurt my ears

4. We both like to do short naps

5. Our color of hair, both dark hair with a bit of white or in my case gray

6. Quincy needs to know we love him, cuddles are a must for him to feel good, I am much the same.

The more I think about it, we really are  alike, no wonder why the Chihuahua is my favorite dog breed.

I got my first little Chihuahua puppy in 1981 and never wanted an other breed.

I tag  Debbie Nelsen, JMichael

One of the most commonly used dog training aids is the whistle. Historically, the whistle was used to train hunting herding dogs. The whistle creates the least noise and it sound reaches far compared to the human voice. Besides, when you are out there herding or hunting, shouting commands to your dog from a distance is not advisable. Note that the human voice is very scary to animals especially in the wild. On the other hand, the sound of the whistle often easily blends with the other sounds of the place thus it does not cause so many disturbances. Furthermore, the dog’s ear is more tuned to higher frequency sounds like that of a whistle. Since high frequency sounds travel a greater distance than the human voice, the whistle works well for dogs that are used for herding and hunting.

In our modern times, many handlers prefer the whistle as part of their dog training aids to avoid dog health problems. The use of the whistles as dog training aids is no longer limited to those dogs that are used for hunting and herding. Many pet owners prefer to use the whistle to call their pets or to issue commands from a distance.

Training Your Dog With The Help Of A Whistle

Using whistles as dog training aids require skills and knowledge on your part. If you have no idea how to use the whistle as part of your dog training aids, it is best to ask an expert to help you. You can’t just simply use a whistle randomly as part of your dog training aids. Always remember that you dog need to be able to understand what the tone of the whistle means in order for it to follow accordingly. Dog trainers have developed some standard whistle commands over time. For instance, a whistle command to sit can be issued by one long whistle blast together with a raised hand open hand. On the other hand, if you want to direct the attention of the dog, you can make two short whistle blasts and point the new direction with your hand.

On the other hand, different types of whistles may be used for different commands. Dogs can be trained to respond to different sounds and pitches of the whistle to avoid Dog Injury. However, these rules on how to use the whistle as part of your dog training aids are not absolute. You can always improvise when dealing with your dog so do not limit yourself to whistle commands that others have set.

Votoy Silent Dog Whistle
Price: $9.29

This large brass dog whistle makes for a great training aid. Comes with a teather chain and has adjustable pitch to fit your dogs hearing.