Chow Chows have very strong independence; if owners do not provide necessary and reasonable training, they will not develop good living habits and will not learn to eliminate in a fixed place. Often, when you excitedly return home hoping to see your adorable Chow Chow, you are greeted not only by an enthusiastic pet dog but also by a house full of excrement and odors. This can make you angry and even overwhelmed, so training a Chow Chow to use the toilet is a very important task.

　　Owners should understand that Chow Chows are very intelligent. They naturally do not want their dog bed to be close to the toilet area, so owners should first find a quiet and fixed place to set up the toilet before starting formal training.

　　Training can begin when the Chow Chow is 1-2 months old. Generally, Chow Chows learn to use the toilet quickly. They will use their sense of smell to find a frequently used place and stick to it. Therefore, as long as the owner is patient and persistent in training, unexpected results can be seen after just a few days.

　　During training, owners should pay attention to certain fixed behaviors the Chow Chow performs when needing to defecate, such as lowering its head to sniff repeatedly in a small area, walking back and forth, or circling. Once the owner notices these behaviors, they should carry the dog to the designated spot or guide it to walk there by itself, then allow it to relieve itself. After the dog finishes, the owner can appropriately praise it so the dog knows it did the right thing and can perform the same behaviors next time it needs to go. Training can only stop after the Chow Chow forms a conditioned reflex and develops the habit of fixed-point elimination. (Source: PetsZone)