Pomeranian Puppy Training - What is the Easiest Way to Potty Train My Pomeranian Puppy

Pomeranian Dog Training - What is the Simplest Way to Housetrain My Pomeranian Dog


I received a letter from a reader asking "What is the simplest way to pottytrain our Pomeranian (2 month old) puppy. What should I use and how often must grooming be done (spraying, cutting...)? Are Pomeranians affectionate dogs normally?

In reply I wrote:

Hi Jamie

I will answer your questions one at a time on ,Pomeranian Dog Training,

A - It will take lots of patience and perseverance. Some puppies can take several months or so to train. Never allow the pup to have free reign in your house until he is completely pottytrained. When you leave the house either put him in a crate (never for more than three hours at a time) or secure him off in a closed area (bathroom, basement or kitchen) with a gate. Neutering him by four or six months of age will help, and can hinder him from getting into the habit of peeing. Put newspaper or puppy pads in an specific area for him to make use of. If your pup has an accident but you don't catch him don't scold him for doing it. Your puppy won't comprehend what he's done wrong. If you catch him in the deed, firmly say "NO" and move him outside. Do not rub his nose in it. Using a product like Simple Solution will take out the marks and the odor. He can be trained to go in a specified area in your yard and to do it on command. Take him to the same spot each time and use the same command like, "Go Potty". Praise him when he goes! Naturally you'll want to take him out often, especially after sleeping, eating, and playing.

I blocked my pup off in the kitchen and set up a puppy litter box. I didn't use puppy litter but lined the box with newspaper. Puppy pads would work as well. I would place my pup in the box and command, Go Potty. If he did I would praise my pup profusely. It took approximately two months and after I had my pup neutered at five and a half months my puppy was pretty much trained. I always took my pup to the same spot outside too. I kept my pup blocked off in the kitchen when I had to leave the house for nearly the first year. Now my puppy has free reign when I am gone. Having my pup litter box trained is great for when I am gone and when the weather is bad. (Rain, snow, etc.). . Read more on ,Pomeranian Dog Training,


B - Yes, poms are extremely affectionate pups! They are loving, intelligent, loyal, and make excellent companions. Read more on ,Pomeranian Dog Training,

C - I got the brush at Beauty Supply for $3.99. (My pom has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer fur.) It is most important to make sure you rinse all of the shampoo out of his fur. It is very important to dry his coat completely! . Read more on ,Pomeranian Dog Training,

I would also suggest that you feed him a high quality dog food. Stay away from commercial brands found in the grocery stores. Science diet, Pro Plan, Eukanuba and Iams are better. If you really want to feed a higher-quality diet, try one of these: Wellness, Spot's Stew, PetGuard, Solid Gold, Canidae, Natural Balance, Neura Meats, Chicken Soup for the Soul or Wysong.


Hope you appreciate your new puppy! Let me know if you have further questions.

Some additonal info about the Pomeranian Dog also known as: (Zwergspitz), (Pom) or (Loulou)

This breed of dog belongs to the Spitz family, which hailed from the Prussian province of Pomerania. Due to herding instinct they were often used as shepherd dogs. The breed was held by powerful royal families across the Continent and was popularized in England by Queen Victoria in the 18th century when she first opened a Kennel club to breed her Pomeranian.

General Overview of the Pomeranian Dog

Pomeranians are small, fluffy dogs with fox like features, and some others have pansy faces. These dogs have pointed, small upright ears, a wedge-shaped head, big expressive almond shaped eyes and their noses are often dark or they have the same color of the coat. They usually have a thick, bushy tail. Read more on ,Pomeranian Dog Training,

I can answer questions regarding nutrition ( what to feed, etc.), grooming, dog behavior, how a pom should display (breed standard), what you need to know when planning to purchase a pom, how to tell a worthwhile breeder , housebreaking methods, training methods, who ought to own a pom and who ought not to. (Is this the right breed for you?), etc. Contact me for Dog Training or Pomeranian Dog Care.