How to Potty Train Your Dog in 7 Days | Super Awesome Dogs
Let’s face it; some dogs are easier to potty train than others.
With some dogs, potty training is as simple as taking them outside a few times and rewarding them with treats and praise, but with other dogs, it can seem like no matter what you do or how consistent you are, they just keep having accidents. This applies to individual dogs, but as a whole, some breeds can be more difficult to train than others. In this blog post, we’re going over the top 12 most difficult-to-potty-train dog breeds.
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#1. Bichon Frise
Bichons have a terrible reputation for being challenging to potty train. The number one reason this breed is given up for adoption is problems with potty training. There are a few reasons for this, the first being that this breed is fiercely independent, and if you take a harsh approach to training, it can create a difficult situation. This breed also tends to be picky about going outside when it’s rainy or cold out. Additionally, since this is a toy breed, it’s easy for Bichons to hide somewhere to do their business, leaving you to find the surprise they left after it’s already seeped into your carpet.
#2. Jack Russell Terrier
Of all of the terrier breeds, the Jack Russell is, hands down, the most difficult to housetrain. Jack Russells can be some of the most stubborn dogs out there. With any dog, no matter how big or small, if you can’t get them to respect you, it will be tough to train them to do just about anything, and that includes doing their business outside. That’s why the biggest challenge that people who own Jack Russells have when it comes to training is to teach the dog that they need to be responsive to your commands. For this reason, it’s essential to start training your Jack Russell as early as possible — before they have time to develop bad habits.
#3. Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire terrier is another terrier breed that can be tough to potty train. These guys can also be stubborn. They are especially difficult to convince to go outside to do their business when it’s wet or cold out. Yorkshire Terriers also tend to be high strung and will get suspicious around new things, making it difficult at times to take them out on a leash. Last but not least, these teeny tiny dogs also have teeny tiny bladders, and they can’t hold it for long, making frequent potty breaks a must. Because these dogs are so high maintenance when it comes to going outside, you may be better off designating a safe indoor space for them to go.
#4. Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels are sweet-natured, playful, and incredibly gentle dogs, but they can also have a temperamental and unpredictably defensive attitude that can make potty training a challenge. The Cocker is the most sensitive of the Spaniel breeds, and as such, you have to be careful with the approach you take to training. You should avoid being too harsh, yelling or physically punishing a Cocker Spaniel when potty training, as they’ll likely either become defensive or urinate in submission. These are dogs that love and crave attention, praise and rewards, and they’ll respond much better to positive reinforcement.
#5. Chihuahua
It’s tempting to comfort a cute little Chihuahua with every yelp or whine, but you should avoid over-spoiling your puppy, or it will make them almost impossible to potty train. Chihuahuas are known for urinating whenever and wherever they feel like it, because they know that they’ll get away with it. Chihuahuas are also challenging to potty train because they hate going outside when it’s too cold or wet out. This is another breed that could benefit from having a safe place inside to do their business.
#6. West Highland Terrier
The West Highland Terrier is a demanding, yet brilliant breed, which is a recipe for frustration when it comes to potty training. However, as long as you are consistent and utilize positive reinforcement when training, you’ll have a much easier time.
Some dog breeds are easier to train than others, and in our next blog, we’ll touch on the six more breeds that can be difficult to train. In the meantime, consider shopping with us at Mednet Direct today. Our potty training pads make it easier to teach even the toughest-to-train dogs.
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#7. Pomeranian
Pomeranians tend to see themselves as the top tier of the doggy class system. According to the American Kennel Club, these little furballs are inquisitive, bold and lively. They are also stubborn, moody, fearful and not likely to take orders from anyone who hasn’t established themselves as dominant. While Pomeranians absolutely love people and will do almost anything to please their owners, their personalities can make them hard to train. When you combine that with extra small bladders that can’t hold it for long, it makes training even harder. Luckily though, these dogs are food-driven and do well when you are consistent and utilize positive reinforcement when training.
#8. Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies are marvelously intelligent dogs that have an unmatched streak of independence. . The key to training a Husky is to start when they are young and still impressionable. Make sure your Husky knows that you’re the boss early on, and make sure that you are consistent with their training. Keep in mind that, with everything you do, you’re constantly training your dog, even when you don’t mean to. This is why it’s important not to get lazy with training.
#9. Pug
The Pug is a very stubborn breed by nature.. It doesn’t help matters that Pugs are so cute that some owners don’t discipline them as much as they should. Pugs can be frustrating and difficult to potty train, but the one upside to training a Pug is that they are extremely food-motivated. Using positive reinforcement with treats is a surefire way to train a Pug; just be careful that you only give them treats when they earn them. If you give your Pug unearned treats, it will reinforce their sense of entitlement, and you’ll have a hard time keeping their weight at a healthy level.
#10. Afghan Hound
These are sensitive dogs that don’t respond well to intimidation. When confronted, these dogs will brace their legs, freeze in fear or refuse to move. When training an Afghan Hound, you’re going to need plenty of patience and lots of positive reinforcement.
#11. Dalmatian
Dalmatians are working dogs that can be taught almost anything. This breed is known as an intelligent, versatile breed. Dalmatians can also be dominant, willful, and obstinate if they aren’t taught otherwise from an early age. This can make them very frustrating to train. In order to potty train a Dalmatian, you’ll need to confidently exert yourself as the dominant being in the family. Like many of the other difficult-to-train breeds we’ve talked about, the Dalmatian benefits from consistency with both expectations and demands during training.
#12. Dachshund
Dachshunds can also be stubborn. While this breed is bright and very clever, they tend to get defensive when they are pushed to do something they don’t want to do. Plus, these dogs need major convincing to go outside when it’s rainy or cold out. Luckily though, Dachshunds are much easier to train when you give them plenty of praise and treats throughout the process.
As you can see, there are many different breeds that can be difficult to potty train, but no dog is untrainable. With lots of love and positive reinforcement, a whole lot of patience and the right tools, like our potty training pads, you can train even the most stubborn dogs. We can’t promise that our puppy mats will fix all of your potty training woes, but we can say that they will make the whole process easier on both you and your pup!
