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11-22-2008, 11:58 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rockford
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| How to potty train 1 yr old?? Hello everyone. Im sure the answer is out there if I do a little searchin on this site. I havent been here in a looong time. I have 2 yorkies about 16 months old. they are brother and sister. The problem is that they poop behind the couch along with other places. They seem to always do it when we arent looking. We let them outside and say "go potty" and they just think its play time. the girl isnt as bad its the boy thats worse. The girl actually uses the pee pad by the door if she really has to go. We are forced to have a pee pad because she always leaves big puddles by the door so now thats where we put the pad. The boy will pee and poop where ever he feels like it. Its like he knows its bad but doesnt care. How do I stop this? Im not sure where to begin. Its hard to keep and eye on them all the time to watch them. We take them outside to go to the bathroom and they will go potty when we let them in 5 minutes later. Its confusing. Anyone have a link to some good advie or any suggestions? Im thinking about getting one of those belly bands for the boy so he cant pee on the floor anymore. this will help teach him right? So what about the pooping? I was so mad the other day I decided next time I find some poop and I know he did it im slapping a diper on his butt! Alright I will be standing by to hopefully get some good advice. thanks in advance. |
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11-23-2008, 01:23 AM | #2 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Shoot, I can never find the good discussions of this when I want to. Usually, people who have had success potty training advise you to go back to the basics if you're having trouble. Here are some things you might try: * Consider limiting their freedom around the house, especially when you're away, so you know exactly when and where they're going. This can be a babygate in the kitchen or a laundry room or an X-pen set up in the living room. But don't give them the run of the house until they earn it. * You want to be able to reward successes with treats and praise, so take them out frequently during the day. Some people say hourly. And really watch them. Don't just let them run around the yard. Immediately after they pee or poop, praise, praise, praise and give them their favorite treat. You can do the same thing on outside walks. * Mistakes around the house. If you don't catch them in the act, it's too late. Don't take them to the spot and scold them. Often times, the dogs think that they're not supposed to go ANYWHERE. That's when they'll try to hide it from you. They know they're going to get in trouble, but the really have to go, so they try to hide it from you. * Caught in the act. If you do catch them in the act, a firm NO followed by a trip outside is all you need. Don't freak out, spank or anything harsh. It's almost like teaching them a trick. If they don't learn how to sit, you don't spank them or scold them. You just don't reward them until they get it right. Good luck. Sometimes it just takes extra time.
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11-23-2008, 01:52 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rockford
Posts: 25
| thanks for the advice. I work 8 hours a day so its hard to take them out frequently. there is nobody else home. currently they are going into a crate during work. when we get home we open the cage and they go outside immedietly. We have a food dispenser and I am writing up a food plan now. Im thinking I need to get them on a better schedule for eating so I can control their bathroom movements better. I read for smaller dogs 3 times a day is good for feeding. would 2 times be ok? once before work and once after? I work from 3:30pm untill midnight. im thinking once before work and then once when i get home. i dont wake up early enough to feed them twice before work and when i get off work im not staying up late enough where i think i give them 2 meals before bed. about pooping: When the boy does it i know he did it. i can tell by the size of the stuff. I usually act nice to him and lead him towards it. as he comes towards it and sees it he kinda puts his ears down and knows he was bad before I even show it to him. Im assuming he knows he was bad so why does he do it?? He does it in the pen so ofcourse i'll see it. I recently discoverd an area behind the couch where there was about 6 times he did the poopoo. bad dog!! lol.. so hes hiding it as well. I always show him the poop, tell him thats bad and then bring him to the peepad and let him know thats where he goes. I will have to work on watching him more i guess.. bellybands?? What are your comments on these for peeing? Im thinking about getting one for the boy. |
11-23-2008, 03:13 AM | #4 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | It feels like to me that you're spending too much time on the "bad dog" thing. And, believe me, I've done the same thing. I know how frustrating it gets. But I think you'd have better results if you ignore the mistakes in the house entirely unless you catch them in the act. Then it's not so much "bad dog" as it is an opportunity to show them where you want them to go. The "no" shouldn't be scolding or designed to shame them. Just a "no," then carry them out to the place you want him to go. Sometimes, I'll place the poop on a pee pad outside and then carry them to that spot when you catch them in the act. I have no experience in belly bands, but my feeling is that's not a potty training tool. That's a desperation tool to keep your house clean. They probably work great for that, but peeing in a belly band is not teaching them that you want them to pee outdoors or on a pee pad. That said, if you have them in the house running loose and can't watch them, go with a belly band and save yourself some cleaning time. The key is rewarding a success. If you don't have much time in the day with them, feed them and take them on a long walk after work. As soon as they pee or poop outside, go absolutely nuts in praise. Give them a great treat. I think you'll be amazed at the results if you're able to reward them properly for getting it right just once or twice. They really do want to please. I like the crate thing you're doing in the day. That's definitely the best way to limit their freedom while giving them a place to feel safe. Oh, and the feeding plan is a great idea. I think two or three times a day is fine. I tried three recently and didn't like it. Two works better for me.
__________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 11-23-2008 at 03:15 AM. |
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