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Are shih-tzu easy to train

Updated: 10/8/2023
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14y ago

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Yes, they are easy to train. The trick is, since they are so small, when they are starting to have an accident or already had one, first scold them, then take them outside as soon as possible. If they do go out side, praise them and cuddle them. Every time you take your Shih Tzu outside, make sure they go to the bathroom, so they know that when they go outside, that's there time to go, and no other time. This worked very well when I did this with my Shih Tzu.

Never scold a dog for going to the bathroom that's terrible. Use positive reinforcement. Puppys have very small bladders and need to go out very very frequently. Instead of scolding the dog. Give it a treat and praise when it does its business outside. It also helps to bring it to the same spot to go potty every time. If you cathc it in the act of peeing or pooping a firm no will do and then take it outside to its potty place. If you are consistent with training and let your puppy out often, this will get your puppy potty trained quite fast. But scolding your dog will usually result in it being scared of you and its more difficult training a dog who's afraid.

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Training a puppy can take time and patience, but it can also be a rewarding experience for both the puppy and the trainer. Puppies are like sponges, and they learn quickly, but they also get easily distracted and have short attention spans. To train a puppy effectively, it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques, such as giving treats or praise when the puppy performs a desired behavior, and to be consistent in training. It's also important to start early and be patient, puppies have small bladders and will need frequent potty breaks. Training should also include socialization, where the puppy is exposed to a variety of people, animals, and environments to help them become well-adjusted adult dogs.

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14y ago

Shih-tzu's are very stubborn dogs and can be hard to train but with an easy going and patient owner you should find it quite easy!!

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14y ago

I have a shh tzu, and yes they are very easy to train. It may take a few tries to make it obey simple commands (sit, down, paw...) but believe me, it is very easy.

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13y ago

yes very they don't bark much but once in a while they bark they are very loud

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12y ago

Yes it is very easy as long as they are around puppy age.

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11y ago

every shih tzu is different. and that goes for all dogs. so it depends on how well you encourage it. And sometimes you get lucky. othertimes not so much.

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14y ago

Yes

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