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07-17-2009, 08:00 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Takes FOREVER to potty! Maddie is 10 weeks old and I am training her to potty outside. She is actually not doing as bad as I thought she would but it takes her FOREVER to potty! She will pee within 5 minutes but when it comes to pooping she just sniffs around for at least 20+ minutes. I wouldn't mind it if I only had to take her out a couple times a day, but taking her out 2 or so times in the middle of the night is a little overwhelming, and I also do not feel very safe outside by myself at that hour (I'm a worrier! lol). Any advice would be great! I already give lots of praise afterwords. Thanks! |
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07-17-2009, 09:45 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
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| Hi and to Yorkie Talk. I really wish I could help you but...............my Abby does the same thing sometimes. It doesn't matter what I say to her, "potty now or hurry". It just doesnt matter.
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07-18-2009, 04:33 AM | #3 |
Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN
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| I have 2-1/2 yr old female who does the same thing most of the time. It does get tiring. Are you crate training? If you are, just put her back in her crate for awhile and take her outside again and just keep doing that till she gets the hint. She'll learn quickly that when she potties right away, she gets to stay out of her crate and play. Also, how about a tiny treat when she does go? Sometimes that helps to motivate them. Good luck!!! |
07-19-2009, 02:15 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama
Posts: 258
| When mine were small, exercise is the key to pooping! Walk them as fast as they can go (up & down driveway or around the house or backyard) I promise it won't take long & they'll go.
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07-19-2009, 07:22 PM | #5 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 4,060
| Thanks for that! I was interested in this thread b/c I am having a similar problem with my new baby. She pees pretty quick but its the poos that take FOREVER!!! and like OP said, when waiting for a poo in the middle of the night takes a toll on me. lol |
07-19-2009, 07:27 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston
Posts: 319
| Man, I'm going to take mine for a jog RIGHT now...HAHA. I'm gonna use that info and I hope it can speed things up around here. |
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