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01-12-2010, 03:47 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, California
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| New MORKIE Owner - Need Help! Hi . . I recently adopted an adorable Morkie (maltese yorkie mix) puppy! My boyfriend and I named him Dallas - not for the Cowboys though He is about 12 weeks old and has been with me for approx 2 weeks so far! I wanted to start training him right away but I live in a condo, which has made things a little more difficult! My initial frustration was because it simply seems as if he either doesn't want to listen to me or doesn't care. But maybe it's just because he's a puppy and is just a ball full of energy? I am currently in school full time and also work full time, so I am not home very often. Luckily my boyfriend helps me out a lot and Dallas is never home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time! However, since we are gone for a few hours at a time, I have been trying to train Dallas to use the pee pads. I recently bought him an exercise play pen and placed his bed and toys at one side with a pee pad at the other. Whenever I am around he does an amazing job at going potty on the pads. However, when nobody is home for a few hours at a time, he drags the pee pad around, making his pee and poop fly everywhere, which defeats the whole purpose of having a pee pad in the first place!! I'm assuming he does this because he gets bored and restless when we are not home to play with him, but does anyone have any advice on how to teach him this is a "no no" . . . I tried to even tape down the pee pad so he couldnt play with it, rip it up, and drag it around, but he still managed to get it to come loose. =/ Also, what should I do when I come home and everything is thrown around like that? Is it too late to tell him "NO" since it's after the fact and he probably won't know what he did wrong? Another thing . . . Does anyone have any advice when it comes to punishment? Right now I tend to give him a stern "NO" when he does something he's not allowed to do (i.e. chewing on computer cords, peeing off the pee pad, etc). Dallas definitely recognizes and knows when I am upset with him, but just looks at me blankly or goes and hides. Then, he's back to doing the same thing a few minutes later. Finally, he has no interest in sitting or coming. When I say "come here Dallas" (even when we are playing) he never comes, whether I'm laying on the ground in front of him trying to play with him or whether I'm calling him from across the room when he's getting too close to the stairs (I recently bought a puppy gate to avoid this problem altogether!) Also, when I ask him to sit for his food or a treat he stares at me blankly. Is there a way to teach him how to sit? My family had a yellow lab when I was growing up, but I've never had to train a toy puppy, so any advice will help! I want to give this puppy the best home ever, but also want him to be well-behaved! Thank you!!! Last edited by socalblondiex; 01-12-2010 at 03:49 PM. |
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01-12-2010, 04:00 PM | #2 |
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| Another Quick Question One more question to add on (sorry so many ) . . . I know that teething is completely normal for puppies, but do you ever punish for biting? At a certain age, if it's excessive, etc? His teeth are not very big, but they can be pretty sharp! I let him chew on my finger and play tug a war with it, but now when I'm laying on the ground playing with him, he'll latch onto my nose and try to play tug a war with my nose! He also has made me and my boyfriend bleed from tugging too hard! I don't mind at all, but I'm wondering if he should ever receive a stern "NO" for doing it or if I should just let it happen? Thanks again! |
01-12-2010, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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| Congrats on your new puppy!!! I am also a full time college student and I work full time during school as well- so we are kinda in the same boat. Charlie has an exercise pen he stays in when I am gone to class or work and he is also using the piddle pads. I had the same problem as you- when I would be gone for awhile, he would rip the pad to shreds.. which, as you know is super frustrating. I know you can buy pad holders that will keep these in place, which might be a good investment, however I havent tried that with Charlie. He is now 5 months and is starting to grow out of the shredding phase. When I got home, I didnt punish him for shredding them, but sometimes when I was home i would catch him tearing at the pads, and would say NO... so far this is working for him. To keep him occupied when Im gone, I leave a couple toys in the pen with him, and switch different ones in everytime I leave. Also, I hang toys over the top of the pen, or put toys in places he has to work to get, which he enjoys more than toys that are just laying in front of him. Charlie was a BIG cord chewer. Whenever I caught him chewing on things (my finger, a cord, etc.) I said NO, and replaced whatever he was chewing on with one of his chew toys... With all of this stuff, the learning takes time. Charlie will still start to chew on my hairbrush every now and then and i remind him that hes doing something wrong. Also, to your last question, I let Charlie know right away that biting was not ok. When he would bite (or nip) i would say OW (very loud and overexaggerated ) and pull my hand or finger back to show him that it hurts. This worked for us, as did holding his mouth closed after he tried to bite and say NO! Hope I helped a little! Goodluck with Dallas
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01-12-2010, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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| You should stop letting him chew on you. You should never let him do this at any age. That teaches him to nip and grab you. It could even turn into biting when he gets older. When he bites yell OW or eek or something high pitched that sounds like it hurt. Definitely stop this before it becomes a habit for him (and tell your BF too!). Don't let him chew on anything that isn't his. If he chews on shoes or something say no and give him a toy that he can chew on instead. For the pee pads, I would get a pee pad holder. It has like a plastic base. I've seen them before. For running away, I read that all puppies will most likely follow you when they are little. It is the over calling here Rufus, here, come here Rufus, over and over that makes them ignore you (lol I just randomly came up with Rufus). Anyways, when he comes, give him a treat so he wants to come. Also, if he isn't coming run the other way so he thinks it is a game and he will chase you, then say come when he is already running back. Don't over-call him. Set him up to succeed, so if he really isn't getting it try the opposite direction technique or have him on a leash so you can give him a tug so he comes. Don't forget treats, and also you might want to try clicker training it has really helped me with Scruffs tricks and house training!!
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01-12-2010, 07:55 PM | #5 |
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01-12-2010, 11:14 PM | #6 |
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| Here is a site with a free video by Tamara Geller (trainer) on teaching your dog to come. Training Videos Presented by Dog Life Coach Tamar Geller | The Humane Society of the United States Good Luck. I have 3 Morkies and a Yorkie, so it's very fun around here.
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01-17-2010, 08:11 AM | #7 |
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| Now that your baby is 12wks old there is no reason why he can not hold it for 3 to 4 hours. I would not give him all that room to play in and use the bathroom. Crate him in a crate that only allows him to turn around and lie down. He needs to train his bladder to wait till you come home to take him outside. I got kobe at 12wks and after a week of frustration, I finally crate trained him. He would be in his crate and knew he had to use the bathroom after getting out or I would put him right back in there for 5 or 10 minutes untill he finally would go outside. He would go on floor if I didnt make him understand he had to use outside potty after being in crate for a few hours. He has always held it over night so I knew he could do a few hours in the day as long as there was no room to use the bathroom. when at home if I could not be with him every sec he would be in his crate while I was doing chores or cooking. He never whined and just watched me. Of course the only way they learn is by making a potty mistake at which time you catch them and tell them outside. But with you living in a condo you may have stairs to deal with so that is a big ordeal. I have never dealt with owning a pup in an apt. I know petco has this fake grass pad and it is suppose to be easy to clean, you may want to try that. and if you have a closed in patio place it out there so he will always know outside is to use bathroom. If not closed then leash him to potty outside on it or even pee pad.. Being consistent is the key. and it can be hard, but you are the boss and if you dont show him this then he will show you he is. The Pet Loo Indoor Yard Training System for Dogs at PETCO I also found out that as soon as I taught Kobe tricks which I started at the age of 14 wks or less, he started doing better with potty training cause he realized that doing something good gets him a treat, which was just his kibble but prasing him and rewarding him made him easier to train either potty or a trick. Good Luck.... it will get easier but be consistent everytime. A good teether might would help with his energy. The bully sticks are great to keep them entertained and they are natural and last a very very long time. Kobe loves them.
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01-25-2010, 05:52 AM | #8 |
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| morkie This is irrelevant but I just bought a morkie and he is the cutest baby.. =)
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01-25-2010, 06:12 AM | #9 |
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| I personally dont use crates expecially if you are gone most of the day... maybe you could consider the www.pottypatch.com , this way he cant chew it up and it will get him familar with grass for outside training. I think its great that you use an expen...The potty patch is sold at petco as well I believe it is 39.00, much cheaper in the long run then pee pads, expecially now that he is only a puppy he will get used to it fast. I would make sure you get up super early and give him a good play session, to tire him out, make sure he has a kong or a bully stick to keep him busy for chewing. I know he is to young to go for walks now but after he has completed his shots try to take him for a good long walk before you leave for school , when your boyfriend comes home have him do an additional play session before he puts him in the expen. That should tire him out and he will want to rest!!
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01-20-2017, 06:02 AM | #10 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Strongsville ohio
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| I just got a morkie puppy yesterday! She's 12 weeks and I'm so nervous she is just so scared! She just lays around! I hold her and kiss her so she gets to know me! I just hope this is new home anxiety and she wasn't like abused or something. First time pet owner I don't even know where to begin. I could barley get her to eat she finally ate this morning |
01-20-2017, 10:12 AM | #11 | |
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As for getting your puppy yesterday, it's typical for new puppies to lose their appetite the first couple of days. They're scared and nervous to be in a new place. I'm sure she's just scared and wasn't abused (I would honestly hope that no one with a heart would abuse a 12 week old baby!). Take it slow and don't force your relationship. Let her come to you and get to know you on her terms. She'll slowly adjust.
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