The Shih Tzu is not like many other breeds of dog in that it has a very independent attitude and likes to think for itself. Many dogs can learn an activity like housebreaking through constant repetition and with the mindful training of their owner. However a Shih Tzu needs to not only accept the activity as something it does not mind doing but it also must make it a habit and that is the most difficult thing about housebreaking a Shih Tzu. Only a Shih Tzu can teach itself habits, you just have to show it what you want and hope it understands.
At some point some Shih Tzu owners think that Shih Tzu paper training may work in their house breaking attempts.
With that being said some people still like to engage in Shih Tzu paper training as a part of housebreaking efforts and honestly that may do more harm than good. A Shih Tzu, for as intelligent as they are, can get confused very easily and if you have been engaged in the same housebreaking routine for months and then you suddenly change it that can cause many problems for your dog.
Even then you need to understand that a Shih Tzu is probably not going to react to paper training like any other breed of dog would react to it. It is so vitally important to be sure that you are doing paper training only after trying conventional housebreaking methods for at least six months.
It is assumed that you have established a living area for your Shih Tzu in your home because that is step number one in housebreaking. If the Shih Tzu is going in areas just around the living area then try expanding its living area to include the soiled areas and then move its bedding close to, but not on, the soiled area. Then resume normal housebreaking activities. A Shih Tzu will not soil where it sleeps so maybe it will understand going outside better if you keep forcing it to sleep near soiled areas.
Shih Tzu paper training should almost not be necessary if you are engaged in the other correct ways to housebreak your Shih Tzu but if paper training is a route you want to take then move their living area to encircle the area they are soiling the most. Cover the soiled area with layers of papers and praise the dog when it uses the papers. Keep the papers clean but keep a small amount of soiled paper with the fresh paper so the dog knows it is okay to use them. Then slowly start moving the whole thing towards the door until the dog associates outside with bathroom activities.
You will probably need to keep your Shih Tzu confined to its living area for a while but remember that the Shih Tzu can get bored after only a couple of hours and they can get confused if they are confined for too long.
That is why you should be taking your Shih Tzu out every 45 minutes when you are home and keep them confined when they are not being taken outside. The Shih Tzu can be frustrating but stay with it if you want to train them right.
About the Author:
About the author: Rebecca Simpson is a passionate lover of the Shih Tzu and owns a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shih Tzu. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shih Tzu Paper Training plus a whole lot more.
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The Secret Of Choosing The Right Rottweiler Puppy
Getting a dog is an important decision and not one that you should take lightly. Rottweiler puppies will live to be more than ten years old. During the next ten years you may experience a lot of life changes, and your Rottweiler will be with you during all of them. Don't choose a Rottweiler puppy in haste. Take your time and make sure you and the dog are a good match before you decide on a Rottweiler puppy.
Rottweiler puppies are so cute and you'll want to get the first puppy you pick up. Think it over, though, take it slowly and use an objective method of choosing your Rottweiler puppy. Getting a dog is a big commitment, and you shouldn't choose Rottweiler puppies in haste.
Plan on having your Rottweiler puppy for at least ten years. That's quite a commitment; you want to make sure you get a healthy Rottweiler puppy that will mesh with your personality, socialize well and respond well to obedience training. If you get a dog from a reputable Rottweiler breeder, you have a better chance of getting a high quality dog without physical problems than if you get a puppy from a retail pet seller.
Rottweiler puppies cannot be Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certified until they are at least two years old, but preliminary examinations can be done when the puppies are four months old. If both parents are certified, the chances are good that a puppy will also pass the certification.
Diseases to check for include: Elbow dysplasia, because the Rottweiler is ranked second on the list of one hundred breeds most likely to suffer from elbow dysplasia; cardiac problems and hip dysplasia, because the Rottweiler is ranked number thirty on the list of breeds most likely to have cardiac disease or hip dysplasia; Rottweiler puppies are ranked fifty-fifth most likely to have patellar luxation, so the risk is relatively low.
Once you have assured yourself that the Rottweiler puppies have parents that are healthy and of good temperament, watch each dog in the litter individually to see what each dog's personality is like. Rottweiler puppies are bred to be pretty much the same one generation after another ? that's why people like purebred dogs, so they know what to expect ? but one puppy may be more timid or aggressive than another, and it's up to you to decide what kind of personality you want your dog to have.
Rottweilers are bred to have consistent characteristics one generation after another. One reason people like to get purebred dogs so much is because they know what to expect with a purebred dog. If you have a strong preference for a male over a female, or female over male, that will help make your choice of Rottweiler puppies even easier. One puppy in the litter may be more timid, shy, or aggressive than the others, and it's up to you to decide what kind of dog's personality suits you. Visit the litter a few times before you decide what puppy you want. Remember, this is a big decision. Watch the Rottweiler puppies playing with each other, and look for an alert puppy that gets along well with its brothers and sisters.
Whichever Rottweiler puppy you choose, make your purchase conditional on the puppy's passing a health examination and take the puppy to your veterinarian as soon as you can after you take possession of it.
Rottweiler puppies are so cute and you'll want to get the first puppy you pick up. Think it over, though, take it slowly and use an objective method of choosing your Rottweiler puppy. Getting a dog is a big commitment, and you shouldn't choose Rottweiler puppies in haste.
Plan on having your Rottweiler puppy for at least ten years. That's quite a commitment; you want to make sure you get a healthy Rottweiler puppy that will mesh with your personality, socialize well and respond well to obedience training. If you get a dog from a reputable Rottweiler breeder, you have a better chance of getting a high quality dog without physical problems than if you get a puppy from a retail pet seller.
Rottweiler puppies cannot be Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certified until they are at least two years old, but preliminary examinations can be done when the puppies are four months old. If both parents are certified, the chances are good that a puppy will also pass the certification.
Diseases to check for include: Elbow dysplasia, because the Rottweiler is ranked second on the list of one hundred breeds most likely to suffer from elbow dysplasia; cardiac problems and hip dysplasia, because the Rottweiler is ranked number thirty on the list of breeds most likely to have cardiac disease or hip dysplasia; Rottweiler puppies are ranked fifty-fifth most likely to have patellar luxation, so the risk is relatively low.
Once you have assured yourself that the Rottweiler puppies have parents that are healthy and of good temperament, watch each dog in the litter individually to see what each dog's personality is like. Rottweiler puppies are bred to be pretty much the same one generation after another ? that's why people like purebred dogs, so they know what to expect ? but one puppy may be more timid or aggressive than another, and it's up to you to decide what kind of personality you want your dog to have.
Rottweilers are bred to have consistent characteristics one generation after another. One reason people like to get purebred dogs so much is because they know what to expect with a purebred dog. If you have a strong preference for a male over a female, or female over male, that will help make your choice of Rottweiler puppies even easier. One puppy in the litter may be more timid, shy, or aggressive than the others, and it's up to you to decide what kind of dog's personality suits you. Visit the litter a few times before you decide what puppy you want. Remember, this is a big decision. Watch the Rottweiler puppies playing with each other, and look for an alert puppy that gets along well with its brothers and sisters.
Whichever Rottweiler puppy you choose, make your purchase conditional on the puppy's passing a health examination and take the puppy to your veterinarian as soon as you can after you take possession of it.
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