How to Potty Train Pekingese Dogs

According to Dogtime, Pekingese (affectionately called "Pekes") are one of the most difficult breeds to housebreak. For centuries in China they were Imperial Royal Palace dogs, allowed to alleviate themselves anywhere their little hearts desired with doting household servants diligently following them around to clean up every mess they made right on the spot. Unless you live in a palace and can pay for a dedicated servant, it's best you learn how to house train your stubborn Peke --- a member of a notorious breed for resisting change in personal preferences.

Things You'll Need

  • Crates
  • Enzymatic cleaner
  • Treats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Eliminate any previously "marked territories" inside, such as table legs or hit walls by thoroughly cleaning and deodorizing where your Peke has marked to minimize their return to the same spots again.

    • 2

      Use a crate. Pekes will not soil the place where they sleep. So, they will naturally not eliminate inside the crate. Place them in the crate whenever you leave the house or cannot keep a close eye on them, including sleeping hours.

    • 3

      Establish a tight routine to teach your Peke when and where he can go. Feed and play at regular times. Establish intervals for him to go: As you get up in the morning, get home from work, and before and after he eats, sleeps, and plays.

    • 4

      Take your Pekingese out for walks regularly as part of the routine. Take him to the same spot through the same door every time. This will establish association of landmarks with what he is expected to do.

    • 5

      Spend ample time petting and bonding with your Peke. Confidence levels will increase when you spend extra time with him, which directly correlates to his willingness to want to be potty-trained.