Pomeranian Puppy Training - What Is The Best Way To Potty Train A Pomeranian Dog

I received an email from a reader asking "What is the best way to housetrain our Pomeranian (2 month old) puppy. What is best to use and how regularly must grooming be done (spraying, trimming...)? Are they affectionate dogs normally?

In answer I wrote:

Hi Jeannie

I will answer each of your questions one at a time on .Pom Dog Training

A - It will take lots of patience and perseverance. Some pups can take several months or so to train. Do not permit the pup to have free rein in your house until he is completely hpusetrained. When you are home keep your puppy with you always. When you leave the house either put your pup in a crate (never for more than five hours at a time) or secure him off in a closed area (bathroom, basement or bonus room) with a gate. Neutering him by four or six months of age will help, and can hinder your pup from developing the habit of leg lifting. Put newspaper or puppy pads in an specific area for him to use. If your puppy has an accident but you don't catch your puppy don't scold him for doing it. Your puppy won't understand what he's done wrong. If you catch your puppy in the deed, firmly say "NO" and move him outside. Never rub his nose in it. Clean up the mess completely. Using a product like Simple Solution will take out the marks and the odor. He can be trained to go in a particular area in your yard and to go on command. Take your puppy to the same area each time and use the identical command like, "Go Toilet". Praise him when he goes! Of course you'll want to take him out frequently, especially after sleeping, eating, and playing.

I was not able to use a crate for training. My pomeraniean would go toilet in it. I contained my pup off in the bathroom and set up a puppy litter box. I didn't use puppy litter but lined the litterbox with newspaper. Puppy pads could work as well. I would place my pup in the box and say, Go Potty. If he did I would praise my pup profusely. It took approximately two months and after I had him neutered at five and a half months my pup was pretty much trained. I always lead my puppy to the same area outside too. I kept him locked up in the bathroom when I had to leave the house for about the first year. Now my pup has free reign when I am out. Having my puppy litter box trained is great for when I am gone and when the weather is bad. (Rain, snow, etc.). My puppy is now potty trained and trained to go in a specific area in the garden. Have patience and stay in there, you can make it happen!. Read more on .Pomeranian Puppy Training


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

C - I utilize a steel pin wig cushion brush and a metal rat-tail comb. Only use a comb with teeth that aren't close together. I got the brush at Sally's Beauty Supply for $3.99. I gently brush him first, then do his coat with the comb. (My pom has a soft, fluffy undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat.) I also use a product called After Bath Conditioner by Professional Pet. I spray just a little on his fur before brushing. It makes it simpler to brush my pup out and keeps his coat static free. I brush my puppy about three times a week. Pom's eyes usually tear often so that's why I wash his face regularly. I wash his face about twice a week with a washcloth and warm water. I wash his feet about once a week and he receives a bath in the kitchen basin once a month. Use a good shampoo made for dogs. I was using a HyLyt by DVM. I recently bought PetGuard Shampoo and conditioner for Puppies. I haven't used it yet but I trust PetGuard. PetGuard was on Whole Dog Journal's top ten list for canned dog food. I bought their canned dog food before and it is excellent. In truth, I never ate it but my dog loves it! It is most important to make sure you rinse out all of the shampoo from out of his coat. It is so important to dry his coat fully! Also, put cotton wool in his ears so you don't get water in them. You might want to consider having him groomed by a professional groomer. . Read more on .Pom Dog Care

I would also recommend that you feed him a high quality dog food. Stay away from commercial brands found in the grocery stores. (Alpo, Kibbles and Bits, Purina Beneful, Pedigree, etc.) They are junk. Science diet, Pro Plan, Eukanuba and Iams are better. If you really prefer to feed a top-quality diet, buy one of these: Wellness, Spot's Stew, PetGuard, Solid Gold, Canidae, Natural Balance, Neura Meats, Chicken Soup for the Soul or Wysong.


Trust you enjoy your new puppy! Write me if you have any other questions.

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

This dog breed belongs to the Spitz family, which hailed from the Prussian province of Pomerania. Due to herding qualities they were often used as sheep dogs. The breed was owned by eminent royal families across Europe and was popularized in England by Queen Victoria herself in the 1900's when she first opened a Kennel club to breed her Pomeranian. Since then these dogs were bred smaller in size and became known as Show dogs.

General Description of the Pomeranian Dog

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

I can answer questions about nutrition ( what to feed, etc.), grooming, pomeranian behavior, how a pomeranian should look (breed standard), what you need to know if looking to purchase a pomeranian, how to tell a worthwhile breeder from bad, housebreaking tips, training methods, who should own a pom and who should not. (Is this the right breed for you?), etc.