Pooping off the pad... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mitzismom · 12-10-2005, 07:46 AM

Cisco is doing really well at whizzing (wee-wee-ing) on his pads with just a miss or 2 since I got him last saturday.
Thing is, he has never pooped on a pad. He has never pooped in the same spot twice either.
When i see him about to poop, i will rush to get him, say no, and place him on a pad, but then he holds it until he can 'sneak it out' when my attention is somewhere else. Is there something i should do that im unaware of?

TIA

Yorkie Newbie · 12-12-2005, 07:26 PM

I'm having the exact same difficulties with my 9 week old yorkie. Of course I don't expect for him to be completely house trained at this age, but he's pretty good about peeing on the pad. So why not number 2? I've noticed your post has been here for a while without any replies, I wish I had an answer for you. Maybe someone else knows what's going on, and how to correct this behavior?

MaxiMillion · 12-13-2005, 12:13 PM

maxi knows to wiz on her wee wee pad, but she can't poop on it either! i dont' know why that is...

i've seen her poop on her pad about 3 times total and she is 10 months old.

i really don't know what makes her poo on her pad.

the few times she's done it i think it was a brand new pad.. when i try to lay a pad where she usually poops (in front of the fridge) she will go pee on it instead.

oakleysmama · 12-13-2005, 12:19 PM

my little Oakley has the same issue. he'll pee on the pad, step off it, then go find another place to poop. waiting to hear if any of you have tips! thanks in advance!

RockyTheDog · 12-13-2005, 10:44 PM

I had the same issues with my Rocky, but then I switched to a litter box for his pooping and the wee wee pads for his peeing. (Not cost effective, but it seems to work.) After getting him used to the litter box (by taking him there the first few times I saw him poop), he never poops anywhere else (unless he has an upset stomach or the very rare accident). However, Rocky started having issues with the wee wee pad. While we are at home, he pretty much remembers to go on the wee wee pad. But when we are out of the house and he's in his play pen (kitchen blocked off with baby gate), he will without fail pee on the floor. Go figure! I think it's his way of getting back at me for keeping him in the kitchen and not being around ... I get bummed about it, but will keep on trying ...

YorkieRini · 12-14-2005, 01:43 AM

Welcome to the life of being owned and operated by a Yorkie

I have 12 so believe me I sing the same blues. Do your Terrorist prefer to go #2 in the same spot everytime? I would be smarter than they by placing another pad there. If the poop at random, I'll have to get back with you when I invent the solution

chestermama · 12-14-2005, 02:18 AM

Chester does the same thing he is just over 3 yrs old and has pooped on a pad maybe three times, its like they cant poop and pee even close together unless there are alot of pads down.

grneyeslw · 12-14-2005, 04:53 AM

Cover your whole house with pads! lol Just kidding. I have 4 pups now, and they still poop and pee everywhere. I thought I was smart, I had their bed, then pee station, then play station. Welllll.... they get out of bed, walk out of the pee station, and pee and poo in the play station! No Idea. Not to mention, they think their pee pads are shredding items. lol

Cisco'smom · 12-14-2005, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRini

Welcome to the life of being owned and operated by a Yorkie

I have 12 so believe me I sing the same blues. Do your Terrorist prefer to go #2 in the same spot everytime? I would be smarter than they by placing another pad there. If the poop at random, I'll have to get back with you when I invent the solution

Mine never poops in the same spot twice... ( ihave 4 pads scattered in his room)
but i do have great news since i posted the last post- He has been hitting the pad almost every time lately. I do have to coax him though...when he starts the 'poop sniff shuffle' off the pad i say "no." and point to the pad. When he gets to the pad I say "potty". He's even been pooping on the pad when i go out of the room (with a couple exceptions of coarse

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Cisco'smom · 12-14-2005, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by grneyeslw

Cover your whole house with pads! lol Just kidding. I have 4 pups now, and they still poop and pee everywhere. I thought I was smart, I had their bed, then pee station, then play station. Welllll.... they get out of bed, walk out of the pee station, and pee and poo in the play station! No Idea. Not to mention, they think their pee pads are shredding items. lol

They seem to like to make up their own rules don't they?

Mine likes to grap a corner of the bad, and go running around gleefully

jenstals · 12-14-2005, 05:06 AM

My girls have two pads....one for peeing and one for pooping. I know it seems like that wont make a difference..but it really does. For whatever reason they dont want to poop in the same place they pee! I also have to tell you that since I switched to the washable pads....it has been WONDERFUL! No shredding....no leaking....and no misses!!! Worth every penny!!

RockyTheDog · 01-04-2006, 07:19 PM

Where did you get the washable pads?

Jenn218 · 01-05-2006, 11:42 AM

I'm interested in the washable pads too, don't recall seeing any at any of my local stores.

Also, what do you use for litter box traing? You don't use cat litter do you? Or do you?

I am interested in that!

I heard that you can make your own indoor poo-poo spot by making wood or using a plastic (big) litter box pan and planting sod, grass, etc in it. I heard this is good for those with limited yard space and for just about anyone (reinforces the idea of going in the same spot outside too). Anyone tried that?

Jenn & Mojo

Yorkielove123 · 01-05-2006, 11:57 AM

Too funny, but not funny LOL!!! All 3 of mine do the same thing. Bounce never poops on the potty pad, he poops wherever his little heart desires. Romeo & Isabella have pooped on the potty pad but not very often. At least they poop on the tile close to the potty pad well 90% of the time. Oh well, you gotta love them. I don't mind, I just hate for others to see. I'm thinking can't you do that when others aren't watching LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

cchu · 01-05-2006, 12:07 PM

My Zoe has been an angel to potty train. I feel like I didn't even train him. He pees and poops on one pad. However, I can not get him to come, sit and stay for anything!

12-10-2005, 07:46 AM	#1
mitzismom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MS Posts: 34	Pooping off the pad... Cisco is doing really well at whizzing (wee-wee-ing) on his pads with just a miss or 2 since I got him last saturday. Thing is, he has never pooped on a pad. He has never pooped in the same spot twice either. When i see him about to poop, i will rush to get him, say no, and place him on a pad, but then he holds it until he can 'sneak it out' when my attention is somewhere else. Is there something i should do that im unaware of? TIA

12-13-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
MaxiMillion Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 87	maxi knows to wiz on her wee wee pad, but she can't poop on it either! i dont' know why that is... i've seen her poop on her pad about 3 times total and she is 10 months old. i really don't know what makes her poo on her pad. the few times she's done it i think it was a brand new pad.. when i try to lay a pad where she usually poops (in front of the fridge) she will go pee on it instead. __________________ Liz & Maxi

12-14-2005, 05:06 AM	#11
jenstals YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 397	My girls have two pads....one for peeing and one for pooping. I know it seems like that wont make a difference..but it really does. For whatever reason they dont want to poop in the same place they pee! I also have to tell you that since I switched to the washable pads....it has been WONDERFUL! No shredding....no leaking....and no misses!!! Worth every penny!! __________________ Jen Deb and Maya

01-05-2006, 11:57 AM	#14
Yorkielove123 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 882	Too funny, but not funny LOL!!! All 3 of mine do the same thing. Bounce never poops on the potty pad, he poops wherever his little heart desires. Romeo & Isabella have pooped on the potty pad but not very often. At least they poop on the tile close to the potty pad well 90% of the time. Oh well, you gotta love them. I don't mind, I just hate for others to see. I'm thinking can't you do that when others aren't watching LOL!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Libby, Bounce, Romeo, & Isabella Go colts!!!

01-05-2006, 12:07 PM	#15
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	My Zoe has been an angel to potty train. I feel like I didn't even train him. He pees and poops on one pad. However, I can not get him to come, sit and stay for anything! __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

12-12-2005, 07:26 PM	#2
Yorkie Newbie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: d Posts: 1	Same Problem I'm having the exact same difficulties with my 9 week old yorkie. Of course I don't expect for him to be completely house trained at this age, but he's pretty good about peeing on the pad. So why not number 2? I've noticed your post has been here for a while without any replies, I wish I had an answer for you. Maybe someone else knows what's going on, and how to correct this behavior?

12-13-2005, 12:19 PM	#4
oakleysmama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 36	my little Oakley has the same issue. he'll pee on the pad, step off it, then go find another place to poop. waiting to hear if any of you have tips! thanks in advance!

12-13-2005, 10:44 PM	#5
RockyTheDog YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	I had the same issues with my Rocky, but then I switched to a litter box for his pooping and the wee wee pads for his peeing. (Not cost effective, but it seems to work.) After getting him used to the litter box (by taking him there the first few times I saw him poop), he never poops anywhere else (unless he has an upset stomach or the very rare accident). However, Rocky started having issues with the wee wee pad. While we are at home, he pretty much remembers to go on the wee wee pad. But when we are out of the house and he's in his play pen (kitchen blocked off with baby gate), he will without fail pee on the floor. Go figure! I think it's his way of getting back at me for keeping him in the kitchen and not being around ... I get bummed about it, but will keep on trying ...

12-14-2005, 01:43 AM	#6
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	Welcome to the life of being owned and operated by a Yorkie I have 12 so believe me I sing the same blues. Do your Terrorist prefer to go #2 in the same spot everytime? I would be smarter than they by placing another pad there. If the poop at random, I'll have to get back with you when I invent the solution

12-14-2005, 02:18 AM	#7
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Chester does the same thing he is just over 3 yrs old and has pooped on a pad maybe three times, its like they cant poop and pee even close together unless there are alot of pads down.

12-14-2005, 04:53 AM	#8
grneyeslw Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: arkansas Posts: 22	Cover your whole house with pads! lol Just kidding. I have 4 pups now, and they still poop and pee everywhere. I thought I was smart, I had their bed, then pee station, then play station. Welllll.... they get out of bed, walk out of the pee station, and pee and poo in the play station! No Idea. Not to mention, they think their pee pads are shredding items. lol

01-04-2006, 07:19 PM	#12
RockyTheDog YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	Where did you get the washable pads?

01-05-2006, 11:42 AM	#13
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I'm interested in the washable pads too, don't recall seeing any at any of my local stores. Also, what do you use for litter box traing? You don't use cat litter do you? Or do you? I am interested in that! I heard that you can make your own indoor poo-poo spot by making wood or using a plastic (big) litter box pan and planting sod, grass, etc in it. I heard this is good for those with limited yard space and for just about anyone (reinforces the idea of going in the same spot outside too). Anyone tried that? Jenn & Mojo