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02-25-2009, 04:52 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Question: Crate Training for Potty Okay, one would think I've never owned a Yorkie with all the questions I keep asking. Okay regarding Carson, my one year old, who we got on Feb 14th (11 days ago), he was never potty trained - at the breeder he could just go anywhere as they had a room specific to them. Oh yeah he got neutered yesterday. Okay so we've made a 3' by 5' pen for him, he is only out of the pen if we are holding him or playing with him on the couch or bed - never ever on the floor outside of his pen. Okay, the little pain-in-my-%#* is peeing on everything - including his paper, the rug (which is there for him to play on), his bed, his toys, the side of the pen. When we see him go on the pad we praise him, take him out, give him a liver treat - all the things we are supposed to do. When we see that he has gone somewhere else we pick him up, look into his eyes and say 'no', then ignore him for 20 minutes. However, this is not working, I almost think he peed on the paper more when we first got him - now it's about 35% pee pad & 65% anywhere else. So now I am considering crate training, which I believe is leaving him in the crate and letting him out every few hours to see if he has to go potty. If he does, praise, play, treat. If not, then he goes back into the crate. However, if he does go and we let him out of the pen to play do we put him back in the crate when we are finished playing. Or do we put him back in the pen and wait to see if he goes on the paper next - if not then put him back in the crate. Thank you guys! |
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02-25-2009, 07:22 PM | #2 |
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| Okay - this is how I trained Bailey - and we were very successful. 1st - Both Hubby and I work - so we kept Bailey in a pen while we were gone - about the same size as yours (4x4). Since we were not there to supervise her during the day, she peed all over and chewed her pee pads. Yes, it was aggravating - but I expected it and I accepted it- I just cleaned it up every day. 5 minutes - no big deal. I rotated two throw rugs daily. When she was about 8 mos she quit messing in her pen. I know you said he is a year old, but he is also new to you and has never had any training - so I wouldn't be concerned about his pen right now - just accept it and clean it daily. When he learns bladder control from your potty training, he'll learn to keep his pen clean. 2nd - we did do some crate training - but I was adamant that I didn't want Bailey to spend her puppyhood in a crate. So, we blocked off the family room, removed all hiding spots and laid down several blankets. Then we watched, watched, watched her. All eyes on the dog! If we had to turn our attention away from the dog, then the dog went into the crate. Bottom line - watch the dog so you can immediately correct behavior - or put him in the crate. Don't try to do two things at once. Time invested now will result in a lifetime of trust. During the training, I immediately swapped out any soiled blankets to remove the odor. I also put down a service bell - so as we scooped up Bailey, we said "outside", took her paw to the bell and rang it. Now she rings the bell to go outside!!! I'm not a fan of "take the dog out every 2 hours" - that doesn't train the dog, it trains you. The bell is key to this system as it allows the dog to tell you when it needs to go outside. Yes, expect some bell abuse. After you have successfully trained your little one - you can tell him "no" if you know bell abuse is involved! lol It was hard work - believe me - it wasn't easy. But both me and my husband were not going to tolerate pottying in the house - so we both dedicated ourselves to the process. We saw concrete results in 2 mos and she was reliable in 4 mos. After 4 mos, we picked up the blankets and opened her up to the kitchen, then slowly opened up the rest of the house. She's had free run of the house since she was a year old. If I had only one tip to give someone - then I would say do not remove your attention from the dog while loose anywhere in the house. It will quickly learn to pee behind your back (or go in a quiet corner, etc.) and once that starts, your chances of success start to decline. Good luck!!
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02-25-2009, 09:34 PM | #3 | |
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At the risk of stating the obvious, let me just add that watching your dog that often and that closely is really difficult, and you will be tempted many times to slack off just a little. Don't!!!! It sucks now, but 3-6 months (hopefully closer to 3) of being obsessive about it will most certainly be worth the years and years of worry-free and pee-free love you can share once it's over. Lauren & Nikko | |
02-25-2009, 10:18 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I would have to watch him all day long, as he does it in his pen. I see him sleeping, so I go do some laundry - come back 10 minutes later and he's gone on his pillow. I did put him in a crate just now (for bed), and not a peep - so at least he isn't freaked out. I think I will be doing the crate thing - as I am home all day. My hubby will do the watch like a hawk when he comes home at night. So hopefully the both of us can get this boy in line. |
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