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10-31-2016, 07:45 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wisconsin
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| General behavior and potty issues Hello, I have a one year old male yorkie. We've had him since Father's Day, so about four months. He was so good about potty training until lately. We have a washable puppy pad in the bathroom of our apartment. Lately he'll just go on the carpet in the hallway right before the bathroom. My husband is furious because we have new carpeting. So my questions here are: Any pointers on what to use on that area to clean it up and make him stop going there? Should I put a puppy pad there, or will that make him just think it's ok to go there? And how do I get him to stop and go back to where he was supposed to go? He still does go on the pad occasionally, just not all the time. Then about behavior. I work at home, but at my computer. So I am here all the time, but I do have to work. I try to take breaks and play with him when he tries to get my attention. The only problem is that he doesn't want to play or for me to pet him. I think, but I'm not completely sure because I don't speak dog, he just wants me to feed him treats. I tell him no and try to play or love him, but he doesn't want that no matter what. So I just go back to work. This is getting to be a vicious cycle. What should I do? |
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11-01-2016, 02:24 AM | #2 |
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| To eliminate urine odor you need a enzyme eliminator. Nature's Miracle Urine destroyer I had a friend use it for cat urine. Nature's Miracle can be purchased in PetCo, Pet Supplies, or Pet Smart. For myself I used Zero Odor for my senior girl that had lost control of her bladder function, she would urinate where she was, which was always on the carpeting, I purchased it on line. All the puppies I have ever had were all 100% house broken at 7 months old, they pottied out doors only so I cannot help with pad solutions or how to redirect your baby back to using pad in the bathroom other then not allowing him free roam of the home, taking him to the pad several times a day and using the command word you use when he pottied on the pad. Praise and treat when he gets it right. Some puppies do need potty retraining, you may have to start at the very beginning again. Behavior issues, dogs are creatures of habit, they do well on schedules, set a time in the morning and afternoon to play with him, it MUST be the SAME time every day, (set your cell phone alarm to remind you) teaching basic sit, stay,drop it, wait, etc. commands with praise and treats works well, especially since your pup wants treats and not play. Cheerios is a good training treat that most dogs LOVE. ONE Cheerio for each command he completes. Your pup will learn at a certain time each morning and afternoon he will get his treats. One of the many things I have learned since joining YT is that "nothing in life is free" lol, meaning your dog has to work for their treat. 8PM in my house is treat time, I put my 5 year old boy through ALL his commands and THEN he gets his doggie treat, which is a Wellness biscuit. I am sure others will offer their experiences, suggestions and advice. Good luck.
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11-01-2016, 08:02 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MD
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| Definitely second the Nature's Miracle or an enzyme cleaner. I never used pads. I personally think they are gross. I would toss the pads and just take him outside every time. I also agree with timing playtime and use treats to learn commands. IT'S fun for pets.
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