Maltese dogs are one of the most refined and beautiful dogs we can find. They have a unique appearance and tender temperaments that truly make them stand out from the crowd. If you like to have small companion dogs around, then this is one of the most suitable options for you to choose from. But, as well as with any other dog, it is important for you to know how to train your dog to get used to a new house and this is exactly what we are going to tell you here. Maltese dogs are very energetic and, like many other toy or small dogs, they have a temperament of their own, with the right doses of independence and loyalty. They are also very intelligent and easily trainable. When you deal with housebreaking a Maltese into your house, there are some things to take into account. In the first place, it is believed that Maltese dogs are very easily to housebreak and that they get quickly used to their new home, but if you provide them with a good habits systems, based on respect, trust and love, results will be much better. One of the most important things you need to teach a Maltese in the dog training process is where are the places that will become his for the rest of his life. Teaching your new friend where his crate or dog house is at an early age will assure you a good behavior. You need to progressively introduce him to the crate and since Maltese dogs are great at learning habits, you won’t have any problem. Teaching elimination habits is also really easy because they are quite clean dogs and don’t like to go at the same place they sleep or rest. In this sense, it will probably be needed a special spot of the house where he can eliminate and teaching him where is it will create another important habit in your new dog. Feeding and any other schedule activities will be easily learnt by your Maltese, the only thing you need to do is have some initial patience to teach him those activities (such as exercise, go for a walk and many others) and the dog will respond for himself. Remember that you can always improve the dog training housebreaking process with congratulations or disapproval words like a simple “NO”. These words or congratulations need to be firm for the dog to understand them and get used to it. And please take into account that you should never use any type of violence in this process because, apart from being cruel and unethical, it can lead to bad results. Dogs always learn in the best way if they are taught with patience, love and affection. If you follow those attitudes, we are extremely sure that everything will go as you planned and you will actually enjoy the Maltese house training process. |
