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

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

In answer I advised:

Hi Jenny

I will answer each of your questions one by one on .Pomeranian Puppy Care

A - It will take lots of patience and perseverance. Some pups can take several months or so to train. Never allow the pup to have free rein in your house until he is completely pottytrained. When you are home keep your puppy with you at all times. When you go out the house either put your pup in a crate (never for longer than three hours at a time) or block him off in a small area (study, utility room or bonus room) with a gate. Neutering him by five or seven months of age will assist, and can prevent your pup from developing the habit of peeing. Put newspaper or puppy pads in an allotted area for your puppy to make use of. If he has an mistake but you don't catch him don't scold your puppy for doing it. He will not comprehend what he's done wrong. If you catch your puppy in the deed, firmly say "NO" and take him outside. Do not rub his nose in it. Clean up the mess completely. Using a product like Simple Solution will take out the stain and the odor. He can be conditioned 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 same command like, "Go Potty". Praise your puppy when he goes! Naturally you'll want to take your pup out frequently, especially after sleeping, eating, and playing.

I was never able to utilize a crate for training. My pom would go potty in it. I blocked him off in the bathroom and set up a puppy litter box. I didn't use dog litter but filled the litterbox with newspaper. Puppy pads could function as well. I would place him in the box and command, Go Potty. If he did I would praise him profusely. It took approximately two months and after I had my pup neutered at five and a half months my pup was pretty much trained. I always took him to the same spot outside too. I kept my puppy locked up in the kitchen when I had to leave my house for about the first year. Currently he has free reign when I am out. Having my pup 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 spot in the yard. Be patient and hang in there, you can make it happen!. Read more on .Pom Dog Training


B - Yes, poms are truly affectionate dogs! They are loving, smart, loyal, and make great friends. Read more on .Pom Puppy Care

C - I use 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 carefully brush my pup first, then do his coat with the comb. (My pom has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat.) I also value 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 puppy out and keeps his coat free from static. I brush my pup about twice a week. Pom's eyes usually water often so I need to wash his face often. I wash his face about every other day with a washcloth and warm water. I wash his feet about once a week and he gets a bath in the kitchen basin twice a month. Use a good shampoo made for puppies. 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 did! It is very important to make sure you rinse out all of the soap from out of his coat. It is so important to dry his coat completely! Also, put cotton wool in his ears so he doesn't splash water in them. You may want to think about having him groomed by a professional groomer. . Read more on .Pomeranian Puppy Care

I would also suggest that you feed your pup a high brand dog food. Don't use commercial brands found in the local 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, try one of these: Wellness, Spot's Stew, PetGuard, Solid Gold, Canidae, Natural Balance, Neura Meats, Chicken Soup for the Soul or Wysong.


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

Some additonal information about the Pomeranian Dog also called the: (Dwarf Spitz), (Pom) or (Loulou)

This breed of dog belongs to the Spitz family, which comes from the Prussian province of Pomerania. Due to herding qualities they were widely used as sheep dogs. The breed was owned by eminent royal families across Europe and was made popular in England by Queen Victoria herself in the 18th century when she first opened a Kennel club to breed her Pomeranian. Later these dogs were bred down in size and became known as Show dogs.

General Description of the Pomeranian Dog

Pomeranians are smaller, furry dogs with fox like features, while some others have pansy faces. Pomeranian 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 often have a thick, bushy tail. Read more on .Pomeranian Dog Training

I can advise on questions regarding nutrition ( what to feed, etc.), grooming, dog behavior, how a pom should display (breed standard), what you should know when planning to buy a pomeranian, how to tell a worthwhile breeder from bad, housebreaking tips, training tips, who ought to own a pom and who should not. (Is this the right breed for you?), etc.

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