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09-12-2006, 12:54 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri
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| House Training? I guess this is in the right area... I'm not sure if this will turn out to be a training issue or a health issue. Anyway, my Yorkie has an odd habit... he seems to have no problem urinating outside while he's on walks, but he waits until we're back indoors to defecate. He will occasionally go while outside, but this is rare, and we can't figure out what causes him to choose indoors vs. outdoors. He knows he's doing something wrong every time, he runs and hides under the bed when he's finished, but we can't seem to break him of the habit, and it's making a terrible mess of the carpet. Any suggestions on how to make this stop? |
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09-12-2006, 04:00 PM | #2 |
Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland
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| I can't offer you any suggestions on making it stop. But, why don't you try potty pads in a designated, uncarpeted area of your house - Like maybe a bathroom? It certainly beats cleaning the carpet. GOOD LUCK! |
09-13-2006, 01:24 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London
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| Hi Abstract, I have a few suggestions. First, although it will sound gross, take a piece of your pup's feces and put it outside where you want him to potty. When you take him outside, lead him to it and have him sniff it. Dogs often stimulate themselves to defecate by smelling old poop. Second, be careful about disciplining your pup when he has accidents in the house. If you don't catch him in the act, you really should just quietly clean it up while vowing to watch him more closely!. Yelling at him or punishing him in any way leads to a dog who is afraid to "go" in front of you. By the same token, if he acts at all interested in pooping outside (circling and sniffing, etc), don't stare at him. Turn sideways, fake a yawn, act uninterested. Then, when he's finished, it's party time: lots of excited praise and yummy treats (which you will have with you so that you can reward immediately). Hang in there! He'll get it.
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09-13-2006, 10:49 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL
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| Try to have some little dog treats in your pocket when you take him out. If one of those "rare" things does happen, praise a lot, and hand him a treat. Might take a while, but he will get the message. |
09-13-2006, 05:12 PM | #5 | |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri
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those are good ideas, I'll try them. Thanks! | |
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