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A large number of us have chosen to welcome new puppies into our homes over the past few years — Kennel Club figures show that dog ownership rose nearly 8 percent as the pandemic hit and demand for four-legged friends increased lockdown stays high.
As well as numerous crossbreeds, there are a whopping 221 different pedigree dog breeds to choose from, giving you a lot to think about before choosing the latest addition to your family.
One of the most difficult tasks for new owners is making sure their new pet is toilet trained quickly – since they’ve been known to go outside to relieve themselves.
Some breeds practically train themselves, while others can go about their business well into adulthood.
Here are the 10 most difficult dog breeds to housetrain.
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Notoriously stubborn, even when a dachshund knows to go outside they may just not mind.
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The pug is another dog that can ignore their housebreaking training when it suits them. These tiny characters hate the cold and wet weather, so they can unilaterally choose to avoid it altogether.
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The trick to toilet training the Pomeranian is to assert your dominance early on — by letting your pet know who’s boss. If you miss this tight window, it’s your own fault.
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It’s quite difficult to get the gorgeous Afghan to do everything. It’s not that they don’t get it, it’s just that most of the time they just don’t care.
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