Corgi Potty Training: My 5 Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Process

Last Updated on January 19, 2024 by May Jones

Hey there, fellow corgi lovers! Let’s face it, as much as we adore our adorable little furballs, potty training them can be a bit of a daunting task. It’s one of those things that we tend to forget about in the excitement of bringing home a new corgi puppy. But trust me, it’s something that you want to address as soon as possible.

I was definitely caught off guard when I found out that I needed to take my corgi puppy out for potty breaks every 2-3 hours at first. But with some patience, persistence, and some helpful tips, you and your corgi can master the art of potty training in no time.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about corgi potty training, from the basics of crate training to how to handle accidents and more. So let’s dive in and get started!

Key Facts Overview about Corgi Potty Training

Corgi Potty Training Tips	Corgi Potty Training Mistakes to Avoid
Establish a consistent routine	Punishing your corgi for accidents
Use positive reinforcement	Allowing your corgi unsupervised access to the house
Take your corgi out frequently	Using the wrong type of cleaner on accidents
Keep a close eye on your corgi	Inconsistent potty training methods
Be patient and consistent	Neglecting to clean up accidents properly

Corgi Potty Training Tips & Tricks

1. Frequent Potty Breaks: Take your corgi outside for a potty break every 1-2 hours or after they wake up from a nap, eat, or drink. This will help them learn that outside is the appropriate place to go potty.
2. Consistency: Use the same door to go outside and take them to the same spot each time. This consistency will help them learn what is expected of them and where they should go potty.
3. Positive Reinforcement: Praise and reward your corgi with treats and lots of verbal praise immediately after they go potty outside. This positive reinforcement will encourage them to continue going potty outside.
4. Supervision: Keep a close eye on your corgi when they are inside and intervene if you see them sniffing or circling as these are signs they need to go potty. Take them outside immediately and reward them if they go potty outside.
5. Accidents Happen: Even with the best potty training methods, accidents can happen. If your corgi has an accident inside, clean it up with an enzymatic cleaner to eliminate any lingering smells that may attract them to go potty in that spot again.

Remember that every corgi is different and may respond differently to different potty training methods. It’s important to be patient, consistent, and use positive reinforcement to help your corgi learn where it’s appropriate to go potty.

Corgi Potty Training Method 1 (includes a play pen)

Here’s an example of a corgi potty training method that includes a puppy playpen. If you’re new to the world of dog ownership, and/or if you’re getting a puppy that isn’t comfortable in a crate yet, this method will probably the best and easiest one for you to use.

Other methods often include a crate, but personally speaking, I found it quite difficult to get the crate training right on top of the potty training when I brought my first dog home.

What you need:

How corgi potty training with a play pen works:

1. Set up a puppy playpen in a designated area of your home, such as the living room.
2. Place your puppy’s bed, toys, and water bowl inside the playpen.
3. Line the playpen with pee pads or newspaper to create a designated potty area.
4. When you first bring your puppy home, take them to the playpen frequently throughout the day and encourage them to use the designated potty area.
5. Introduce a cue word that you say when your puppy is doing its business, such as “go potty”.
6. Gradually increase the amount of time your puppy spends outside of the playpen, but supervise them closely and take them back to the playpen if they show signs of needing to go potty.
7. Remember to praise and reward your puppy when they use the designated potty area, and be patient and consistent throughout the potty training process.
8. Eventually, you can start using the cue word in other places, such as outside on the grass, so you don’t have to keep using the designated potty area inside the play pen.

Using a puppy playpen can be a helpful potty training method, as it creates a designated area for your puppy to go potty and can help prevent accidents in other areas of your home. Just be sure to supervise your puppy closely and gradually shift the potty area as they become more comfortable with potty training.

Corgi Potty Training Method 2 (includes a crate)

Here are the steps for potty training a corgi puppy with the help of a crate. Please note that if you have no experience in crate training a dog, and/or if your corgi puppy responds very anxiously towards the crate, it’s best to try my “method 1” instead.

What you need:

How corgi potty training with a crate works:

1. Purchase a crate that is the appropriate size for your corgi puppy. It should be large enough for them to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably, but not so large that they have space to use one end as a bathroom.
2. Introduce your corgi to the crate by placing treats and toys inside, and encouraging them to explore and enter voluntarily.
3. Begin crate training by gradually increasing the amount of time your corgi spends in the crate with the door closed. Start with just a few minutes at a time, and gradually work up to longer periods.
4. Take your corgi outside to their designated potty area immediately after they are released from the crate, and reward them with praise and treats when they go potty.
5. If your corgi has an accident in the crate, clean it up thoroughly and try to identify any patterns or triggers that may have caused the accident (such as being left alone for too long or drinking too much water before bedtime).
6. Repeat this process consistently, gradually increasing the amount of time your corgi spends outside of the crate and reinforcing good potty behavior. Over time, your corgi will learn to associate the crate with safety and security, and will develop good habits for potty training.

Conclusion

Potty training your corgi can be a challenging process, but with the right techniques and a lot of patience, it can be done. Remember to start early, be consistent, use positive reinforcement, limit access to the house, take your corgi outside often, clean up accidents immediately, and most importantly, be patient. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be well on your way to a happy and healthy relationship with your corgi 🙂