• Small dogs have smaller bladders and need to urinate more frequently.small dog, big ears image by Lars Christensen from Fotolia.com
  
  

It Depends on the Owner

• You housebreak a dog by rewarding it for going outside. If you are consistent with training, dogs can be housebroken by one month after their last accident. Dogs are normally housebroken by six months of age if you start training early. Miniature dogs may have more accidents due to the size of their bladders.
  
  

Some Dogs Are Slower to Learn

• Regardless of breed or size, some dogs simply require more time to get the hang of house training. Nervous dogs or dogs with bladder problems may struggle to get outside in time and may have accidents after six months. You must be patient and never punish accidents, focus on rewarding good toilet behavior. Consult your vet if accidents keep happening.
  
  

Bottom Line

• If you start house training when your dog is very young, you can consider housebreaking complete one month after the last accident. The success and timeliness of housebreaking depends more on the dedication and patience of the owner than the size of the dog.