1. Set up a Potty Spot: Choose a designated spot for your teacup poodle to use as their toilet. This spot should be easy to access and away from areas where they eat and play. Use a potty training pad, pee pad, or artificial grass patch for the potty spot.
2. Create a Schedule: Establish a consistent schedule for taking your teacup poodle to their designated potty spot. Take them out first thing in the morning, last thing at night, after meals and naps, and whenever you notice signs of needing to go, such as sniffing or circling.
3. Use a Cues Word: Whenever you take your poodle to their potty spot, say a specific word like "potty" or "business." This will help them associate the act of going to the potty with the command word.
4. Stay Calm and Patient: Accidents are common during potty training. Stay calm and patient, and avoid punishing or scolding your teacup poodle for accidents.
5. Reward Good Behavior: When your poodle successfully uses the potty spot, praise them enthusiastically and give them treats or positive attention as rewards. This positive reinforcement will encourage them to continue using the designated potty area.
6. Be Consistent: Consistency is key in potty training. Make sure to take your poodle to their potty spot according to the schedule, even on weekends or holidays.
7. Clean Up Accidents: Clean any accidents thoroughly to remove the scent and prevent your poodle from being attracted to that spot again.
8. Crate Training: Crate training can be helpful in conjunction with potty training. Puppies naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area, so confining them to a crate when not supervised can reduce accidents.
Remember that every poodle is different, and the time it takes to potty train may vary. With patience, persistence, and positive reinforcement, your teacup poodle will eventually learn their way to the potty.