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12-19-2005, 10:50 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: pryor, ok
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| Needing advice .. New owners of an older Yorkie Man, I just typed up this huge post and it's gone..so here's the condensed version We have recently obtained a yorkie, we've affectionately named Peanut. My aunt runs a rescue shelter for dogs and called us when she got Peanut. He was just what we were looking for. She said he was trained.........but he wasn't. I take him out every 45 min to 1.5 hours but he'll come right back in and pee in the house. It's so frustrating. I cant give the poor guy up..he's family now and we just love him. I don't think he's spayed because he's still got his "manhood" so would that help? I've thought about calling an obedience school, but wanted to see what I could find on the net first. He had been roaming the streets, they think, for some time before they found him. He only had hair on his head, feet and tail. My aunt said that yorkies are known for loosing hair when stressed. His whole body was bare. Now he's growing hair but it'll take probably a year for it to fully come in. The rescue also said they thought he was about 10 years old, but that's never been determined. How can I figure out how old he'd be? So many questions...we should have definitely been brushing up on our Yorkie knowledge, but now we're here and ready to learn. Can someone please help us thru this frustrating potty issue that I'm sure lots of people have. Thanks, Amy Smith |
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12-19-2005, 11:08 PM | #2 |
BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA
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| Hello and Welcome to YT. Im so glad you took him in, Im sure he is loving you for that. As for potty triining it may take some time, being he has been on the streets. YOu can buy him some belly bands and keep them on him while hes in the house so he does not pee inside and then take them off when he goes out side. The vet should be able to check him out and pretty much guess his age. If his two peanuts are gone then id say he has been fixed.I would love to see pictures. He also may be needing a warm shirt or sweater untill his hair grows out more. These babys get so cold out side. Good luck with youe new baby and I would love to see pictures of him. |
12-20-2005, 07:19 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London
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| Hi Amy and Welcome! Debbie's right. A thorough vet check is in order. As far as housebreaking, try not to get too frustrated. I'm betting that he WILL eventually get it, but it may take some time. One thing I wondered about: when they said he was "trained", could they have meant that he's trained to go on paper or pee pads? The fact that he's been roaming the streets may actually work in your favor as far as housebreaking - it means that he's used to going outside. Now, you just have to figure out why he won't go outside at your house. Here's a few thoughts: 1) are you taking him out on a leash? Some dogs strongly object to pottying while on a leash if they aren't used to it. 2) the fact that you are standing there watching him may bother him. You do want to stay out with him so that you can "catch" him doing it right and immediately reward, but try using calming signals. Turn slightly away from him and don't make eye contact with him. Just watch out of the corner of your eye. Yawn occasionally. In other words, act bored with the whole process. You don't want your presence to be threatening to him. 3) you may have to stay out with him for a looooong time. If you do, he will eventually have to go. 4) when he's in the act of doing it right, quietly say "go potty" or whatever you want your command to be so that he learns what the command means. The second that he finishes, it's party time!!! Lavish praise! Act like he's the smartest/best dog in the whole world. Immediately give a special treat - a small piece of cheese or meat (be sure you take treats out with you so that there's no delay between appropriate pottying and treat-time). 5) last, NEVER punish or yell at him for going in the house! You don't want him to think that it isn't safe to potty when you are around. If you catch him in the act, say "No" and whisk him outside to finish. If you find evidence of a previous accident, say nothing, quietly clean it up, and vow to watch him closer next time! Keep him contained close to you in the house so that you can watch him like a hawk. Some people even recommend keeping them leashed to you so that they can't sneak off and potty without you knowing it. Sorry this is so long. Hopefully, you'll be able to pick out something that will help! Good luck! |
12-20-2005, 08:41 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: pryor, ok
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| Thanks guys, I'll definitely get him into the vet. I'll also try to snap a few pictures today . About being fixed, he still has his "peanuts" so I'm not sure if he's fixed or not. What's the best way to get the potty smell out of my house? I'm so paranoid that my house smells like dog pee. Thanks for all your advice, I'll be taking it to heart and using it from now on |
12-20-2005, 10:40 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: pryor, ok
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| Update...in the last 2 hours, we've went outside to potty and SUCCESS each time. I gave him a piece of cheese each time. Hopefully we can keep this trend up |
12-20-2005, 10:54 AM | #6 | |
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Please make sure you buy a sweater for your little one (you didn't tell us how much he weighed) but I am guessing he is cold without any hair. Also there are many products on the market for urine remover which you can buy if you have PetSmart or Petco or you can buy it on the internet. Everyone ON YT has had to deal with this at some point and time. Good Luck with your new baby and thank you for adopting a rescue.
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12-20-2005, 10:58 AM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California
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| Glad to hear you took him in. My mom took in a pom that had no hair except on his head, and it turned out he had a tyhroid problem. Good luck
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12-20-2005, 11:28 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gilbert, MN
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| The Yorkies for Dummies book is great - I'm a first time Yorkie mom and it helps so much!! As for the pee smell, I always cleaned the accident spots with white vinegar and water. It stops the odor for humans and your baby won't smell it either. Good luck!
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