So frustrated I feel like crying(pottytraining)

[deloria_mccarty]

I need some words of encouragement. My baby Jackson was doing pretty well house breaking but over the past couple of days he has regressed. Im am crate training and for the most part he does ok(well he did ok). He has started pooing and peeing in the crate and when I take him out to clean it I will put him in the kitchen and as soon as I walk away he does his business, mostly pee all over the place. He was going outside and now will not do it as soon as I bring him in wants to eliminate. We spend a good amount of time outside but he has just stop going. He is farely young (8 wks) so im wondering if crate traing is not a good idea? Maybe I should pee pad train for now and then try and crate train once he's older b/c I much rather him go outside?

[bchgirl]

Awww he's just a wee baby.

Take him out on the hour every hour...in the middle of the night...expect him to need to out too. As he gets older and bigger...he won't need to go out as often. When you take him out....WALK him. Don't stand there and expect him to go...walking stimulates them to potty.

Make sure you have made his crate so small he is only able to stand or lay down. If necessary place something in the back...a shoe box, etc. Understand he is very small...his bladder is very small and he will need to go out frequently. Don't expect him to be able to hold it for hours just because he is crated. Making the area smaller will discourage him greatly...

Personally unless you want him pad trained forever...I wouldn't go that route. Reggie came to me pad trained...and I was never able to train him to go outside all the time. He doesn't "get" why going inside isn't an option any more. So we use pads and outside. My others are trained completely to outside.

I will say...you have a long way to go before he's completely trained.

Good luck.

[camile]

Originally Posted by deloria_mccarty

I need some words of encouragement. My baby Jackson was doing pretty well house breaking but over the past couple of days he has regressed. Im am crate training and for the most part he does ok(well he did ok). He has started pooing and peeing in the crate and when I take him out to clean it I will put him in the kitchen and as soon as I walk away he does his business, mostly pee all over the place. He was going outside and now will not do it as soon as I bring him in wants to eliminate. We spend a good amount of time outside but he has just stop going. He is farely young (8 wks) so im wondering if crate traing is not a good idea? Maybe I should pee pad train for now and then try and crate train once he's older b/c I much rather him go outside?

8 weeks is way to soon to expect much. I too thought it would happen quickly since I am at home but it didn't. I got Chloe when she was 7 wks. We started outside but it was Oct. and got too cold for her. She just sat on my feet and shivered. I do pee pads and they are the best thing for us now. Its only 7 degrees here today and who wants to go out in the middle of night. I was taking her every 2 hrs. We haven't had an accident for nearly 2 mos. now thankfully. It takes lots of time and patience. Don't feel discouraged it will happen but I learned on YT most puppys are around 4 mos. Hang in there Mom!

[deloria_mccarty]

Okay guys,

That's what I needed to hear. I love YT!!!!! I'm just gonna be patient and let it happen naturally while working consitantly. I guess I'm expectiong too much too soon! Thanks again!

[bchgirl]

One more suggestion...if you have multiple doors that lead to the outside. Pick ONE to use...eventually he will associate that door with needing to potty...and that will be the door he goes to on his own. That is when you will know...he's getting it.

Another...if he takes a nap or goes to sleep...immediately when he wakes up...take him out.

I also used the phrase ...go potty and pretty much had a potty party when they went. My Reese will potty on command and still looks to me for praise while he's going.

[jsalford79]

I am in the same boat as the OP. I have a 8 week old boy. I got him about a week ago. He is so small that the grass covers him up so I don't take him outside. I am using the pad thing for him to use the bathroom. When I take him out of his crate I immediately put him on the pad and say go pee pee. He will do it usually. I also will do this after he eats a meal as well. He has had a few accidents thus far and when I catch him doing it I will tell him no and put him on the pad hoping he understands. He has been sleeping through the night thusfar as well with only one accident. I will make him go do the business about 10 at night and he seems to hold it through the night.

Anyone else got any suggestions of what I could do or things that I am doing wrong.

Thanks

[Yorkieforme]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

One more suggestion...if you have multiple doors that lead to the outside. Pick ONE to use...eventually he will associate that door with needing to potty...and that will be the door he goes to on his own. That is when you will know...he's getting it.

Another...if he takes a nap or goes to sleep...immediately when he wakes up...take him out.

I also used the phrase ...go potty and pretty much had a potty party when they went. My Reese will potty on command and still looks to me for praise while he's going.

We did the same thing with Kiki...she was older though....but being consistent is really the key!!! Good luck!!

[Yorkiekids]

That's a lot to expect from such a little one. Everytime you take him out have some healthy snacks for him. As soon as he goes make a fuss and give him a treat. He'll realize going outside is something good. Best wishes.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by deloria_mccarty

I need some words of encouragement. My baby Jackson was doing pretty well house breaking but over the past couple of days he has regressed. Im am crate training and for the most part he does ok(well he did ok). He has started pooing and peeing in the crate and when I take him out to clean it I will put him in the kitchen and as soon as I walk away he does his business, mostly pee all over the place. He was going outside and now will not do it as soon as I bring him in wants to eliminate. We spend a good amount of time outside but he has just stop going. He is farely young (8 wks) so im wondering if crate traing is not a good idea? Maybe I should pee pad train for now and then try and crate train once he's older b/c I much rather him go outside?

No, crate and PEN training is great, remember he is a little guy. Most yorkies can take a long time to train fully. My boy took over a year. I know it is fustrating but please don't give up. Make sure when you are crate training that there is only enough room for him to stand and turn around. If you give him the whole crate he will find a place to poo in there. . I recommend getting a video on crate training.
Good Luck.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by jsalford79

I am in the same boat as the OP. I have a 8 week old boy. I got him about a week ago. He is so small that the grass covers him up so I don't take him outside. I am using the pad thing for him to use the bathroom. When I take him out of his crate I immediately put him on the pad and say go pee pee. He will do it usually. I also will do this after he eats a meal as well. He has had a few accidents thus far and when I catch him doing it I will tell him no and put him on the pad hoping he understands. He has been sleeping through the night thusfar as well with only one accident. I will make him go do the business about 10 at night and he seems to hold it through the night.

Anyone else got any suggestions of what I could do or things that I am doing wrong.

Thanks

Wow, my boy could never make it through the night in his first year. I took him out once at night for the first 2 years. Now that he is older he can make it. Make sure to take out after every meal. And I have always suggested a feeding schedule. This really helps with knowing their potty schedule.

[romeos mommy]

Hang in there. They are difficult to train.

[Elybourg]

Patience, consistency and a lot of Nature's Miracle worked for us. Rudy ( 17 wks old) will be accident free for one month tomorrow