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05-26-2011, 06:10 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York, NY
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| Potty Training PLEASE HELP My 1 yr old fur baby is currently trained to go on a pad in our apt. It is causing many arguments with my husband because although the little guy's paws are on the pad, when he lifts his leg sometimes everything doesn't land on the pad..... How do I train him to go outside now and not inside on the pad??? Please keep in mind we live on the 17th floor. I have no idea what to do or where to start. PLEASE HELP!!! |
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05-26-2011, 08:44 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Make sure the pad isn't near a vertical surface, like a wall, or any object. This will discourage leg lifting. My oldest is a leg lifter and does a "ballet" move on the pad, lifting one foot off the floor, but not really hiking his leg because there is no vertical surface nearby. He is the same way outside. Put a larger piece of linoleum or easy to clean surface under the pad to enlarge the area for bad aims. Don't use a pad holder. Some dogs will walk up to the side and hike their legs. If you want to train outdoors (tough in your situation, but not impossible), move the pad closer and closer to the door. Take your pup outside frequently and at key times: after meals, after play sessions, first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and in between. Always praise for good potties. Throw a party and show him you are really excited when he gets it right, inside or outside. Give a treat. Don't scold for accidents. If he misses, say "uh oh, gotta aim for the pad." Then clean up with an enzyme spray to make sure you remove the scent that will continue to make him miss the target. Good luck.
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05-28-2011, 02:37 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York, NY
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| Thank you so much!! |
05-28-2011, 05:56 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Champaign, IL, USA
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| Our Yorkie, Sophie, was pad trained up until 5 months, then we started the process of going outside. I tried moving the pad closer to the door, but that didn't really seem to work for her. She would still go on the pad, but didn't get that we were transitioning to outside. So, I just started bringing her outside. The first week was horrible. We would stand outside for at least a half-hour and nothing, then she'd come inside and pee in the house (sometimes on the pad, sometimes not!). I even brought her pad outside and she only went on that once. Eventually, she started going outside and I would praise her tons! The following week we visited friends who had two dogs and I'd take her out with them and I think she saw what you do out there and caught on. I also had success taking her out first thing in the morning when I would normally take her to her pad. I hadn't really crate trained her before this, but a week of crate training, 3-4 hours in her crate and then outside, play and back in the crate seemed to work. She's almost 8 months now and not 100% house broken. She still has accidents from time to time, mainly pee and usually right in front of the front door or on her way there. But, she'll stand by the front door and wait or stare at me when she has to go. Now, she's good about doing both pee and poop outside and I think she prefers it too. It may be harder with you living on the 17th floor, but I think it's worth training them to go outside, they are dogs after all and I got sick of my house smelling like dog pee and spending money on pads It will be tough for a bit, but the summer is a good time to start. We started in February!! Good luck. |
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