Maltese Housebreaking -Do It The Easy Way!

Maltese are wonderful little dogs. But just because they are small in stature does it mean they are small in will. They can be quite independent and full of mischievous energy.

Housebreaking your Maltese is really quite easy. If your dog is having a problem, it is possible that you are part of the problem. And that is the good news! Because you can read, and you can reason and with just a bit of information and guidance your Maltese will be housebroken.

As with any dog, it is important that she associates peeing and pooing with going outside. That association should start immediately your puppy comes home.

A small puppy have a tiny little bladder. A puppy also do not have very strong muscles keeping control on that bladder, add some excitement to that and a puppy with a full bladder can accidentally just let go, not intending to, and presto! you have a pattern going already.

A puppy should be taken outside frequently. Every hour or two. When she goes out do not play with her until she has done her "job". Teach her that her designated place for peeing and pooping is for only that. No playing or cuddling should be associated with that place.

Just going outside is plenty exciting for a puppy and she will want to engage you. Be strong (!!) and withstand it until she has gone. Then the praise should be lavish, maybe a treat, and the playing can begin.

Preventing your dog from ever going in the house to begin with is the best course of action!

When we first got our Sheltie puppy she was 8 weeks old. We even got up during the night to take her out for the first month or two. She never had the need to go in the house, and thus never associated any of our rugs or floors with peeing.

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Once you Maltese has been housebroken, you may want to continue obedience training. Most dogs love the training and will feel even closer to their "master" Check this video out.

This little Maltese is well trained. Notice how much fun she has with her guardian... Get started on the housebreaking course, and you'll be on your way to even greater things like this cute little girl in the video.