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11-03-2009, 12:05 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CA
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| How long did it take to potty train your Yorkie? Hi everyone! I am fairly new here, I just got my little baby about a week and a half ago and i just love her! I don't want to use pee pads because I am home all day and can take her out to go to the bathroom. I take her out several times a day, but of course she still has her accidents. I have been using the "tell bell" where I tap her paw on the bell everytime we go outside. I also have been crate training, but only at night and when I am not home. How long did it take until your yorkie was fully trained? I know it's going to take a while, but I just want to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel! thanks! :-) |
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11-03-2009, 12:38 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA
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| Sydney's vet said you can't trust a puppy until about a year old. Until then, do not let your puppy have free run of the house. I did strict crate training where Syd was let out at 7 a.m. for potty, breakfast, and play, then back in the crate. At noon, the same. At five, the same. At eight, she got to come out for her last drink of the night, potty break, and play time. The last time she came out was at 11 for potty and play. If you keep your puppy on a strict food and water schedule, you can time her need to relieve herself. You could almost set a clock to it. Syd gets free run now, but only under strict supervision. If not, she goes into her crate. She's 4 months now and still has the occasional accident, but those are getting to be far and few in between. I have her wee wee pad trained because of the Michigan winters. Good luck and keep us posted. |
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11-03-2009, 04:50 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan
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| I tried several different methods when I was training Sasha and the bell on the door definitely worked the best. I do have to say, it took her about a year, maybe a little more before she was 100% potty trained. She now has free run of the house and knows to run to the door and ring the bell. Patience is a key thing as well as tons of praise. It can get frustrating at times, but just keep positive. One day, they will just "get it". |
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