Belly Bands?

[kmkrhb]

Do your yorkies wear them?

I got some for Carter and they're ADORABLE but he goes comatose when I put it on him, and I worry that it's irritating his skin. He can't run around and he just kind of lays around looking depressed until I take it off.

Should I just force him to get used to it you think?

[magicgenie]

I think belly bands are the best thing ever invented. My boys accepted them just fine, so I expect yours will get used to them. Maybe you got it too tight? Good luck.

[kmkrhb]

Hm, yeah. I hope he does get used to it because it seems like such a life-saver! I mean carpet saver!

[Tink's Mom]

My poodle, Indy, had to wear belly bands the last few months of his life. They were a blessing. He didn't like them to begin with but finally got used to them. He would stand perfectly still with this "deer in the headlights" look. Poor little guy. After a few days, he was OK with them. Be sure they aren't too tight on him though. I made Indy's so I could adjust them to his weight. They are very simple to make. Another thing I was careful about was to wipe him with baby-wipe disposable towelettes so he didn't get irritated skin. I warmed them in the microwave a bit so they weren't cold. He was quite elderly and I didn't want to give him more stress than necessary.

Good luck with your belly bands. Just stay on track and he'll get used to them.

[romeos mommy]

it's better to get them used to it young.

[2Parises]

One more thing...If you are lining it with a lady's pad...make sure the corners aren't flipping up and pulling his hair.


That happened to my friend with her JRT... the more he wiggled with it on, the more it got stuck. Now she has found some that don't have the adhesive so close to the edge.

[Yorkiefan49]

Ive always been under the assumption that belly bands were just for boys. But I have recently moved and my lil girl Pokey is pretty much needing RE-potty training! Can I use the belly bands for my girl as a training mechanism? Any input is greatly appreciated! I moved from a condo with grass but now my new condo is ivy and a large deck so she's a lil unfamiliar with the new grounds and has started peeing everywhere on my new carpet! Ive had to keep her in her crate area more than Id like to. Even in the crate area which is very wide open, she wont even go to her pee pads right now. She just pees and poops all over her entire play space. I work from home and let Pokey (she's 7 months old today) roam freely around the house even though shes usually playing by my desk! In the old place she was doing great with going to her pee pads when in the crate and on the grass when we went out every hour or so. But now she's "peeing freely" again and I think I need a new option!

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by Yorkiefan49

Ive always been under the assumption that belly bands were just for boys. But I have recently moved and my lil girl Pokey is pretty much needing RE-potty training! Can I use the belly bands for my girl as a training mechanism? Any input is greatly appreciated! I moved from a condo with grass but now my new condo is ivy and a large deck so she's a lil unfamiliar with the new grounds and has started peeing everywhere on my new carpet! Ive had to keep her in her crate area more than Id like to. Even in the crate area which is very wide open, she wont even go to her pee pads right now. She just pees and poops all over her entire play space. I work from home and let Pokey (she's 7 months old today) roam freely around the house even though shes usually playing by my desk! In the old place she was doing great with going to her pee pads when in the crate and on the grass when we went out every hour or so. But now she's "peeing freely" again and I think I need a new option!

A belly band would do you no good on a girl. They don't cover the right spots. There are several on here who make panties and some with stores who sell premade panties. You can also use a preemie disposable diaper if you cut out a hole for the tail.

[nvnvgirl]

Originally Posted by kmkrhb

Do your yorkies wear them?

I got some for Carter and they're ADORABLE but he goes comatose when I put it on him, and I worry that it's irritating his skin. He can't run around and he just kind of lays around looking depressed until I take it off.

Should I just force him to get used to it you think?

I use them on my one boy, Madison b/c he's not neutered (YET) and he marks...they work great, and he thinks he's really special getting to wear one, LOL! I think sometimes they act kind of funny when you put things on them that they aren't used to...I know that when I put some things on my Max, he acts like he's all depressed and it's like he thinks he's been bad and is being punished...which, he's NEVER been, LOL! But they just get that attitude....I think maybe they're just a little scared or something b/c it's new and they don't know what it is. Do make sure that's it's snug but not too tight on him.....as long as he can't wriggle around and either get it off or turn it around too much...b/c you don't want the pads moving much....I usually use 2 pads on mine...one sort of at the bottom of the pad and then layer the other one over the top so it is more at the top..it's like you never know where it's going to spritz! I doubt the fabric is irritating him unless it's really rough (and mine are cotton on one side, flannel on the other, and reversible and neither side bothers Madison), so I think he just isnt' quite sure what to make of it. When I go to put Madison's on, I make it like it's a real treat and tell him how handsome he looks (or cute, depending on the day, hehe) in it...he's always so happy for me to put it on. I change the pads very freq. though...but mainly b/c I'm home almost all the time and I let them run outside in the back yard a lot....so I always take it off Madison when he goes out (or he'll just wet it thru), and then I can check the pads and either change or not change them....

[babyface yorkie]

Sorry... but the picture u show...is that your boy with his belly band on? ...as it looks like he is wearing a collar with his legs bound...I am not trying to be smart with you.. but wish 2 help your boy...I have only 1 gentleman at the time with 3 ladies. When my girls need 2 pay attention ( as they will also mark with a male in the house) they all wear diapers...getting my male to understand that he had to do the same...but different...(no leg holes) I always made it a good thing...with praise when I put it on..no matter how much he scrambled...saying in a higher pitched voice than natural 4 me.."no pee"...he sees what I am doing and recognizes that it is his turn...turns around to give me his butt...then I put it on...making sure that his pee pee is inside...He learned after a few times of wetting it and did not like the feeling of walkin wet...that he was not going to do that too many time...he trained himself...Just like crate training with their bed. Thus...the "belly band" 4 males. My male Boo Boo is 3.75 lbs with his harem of 3 ladies weighing in @ 3.2, 4.5, 5.1 lbs.
It important that you alway check that it is not too big or small
that the hips (long leg bone) can move freely
that their is no hair pulling
and that the elastic is not too tight (I use all 4 fingers without stretching the elastic)
Repetition is the only way to go with any training.
...babyface yorkies

[yougetthesmiles]

give them time, they will get use to them. Try bribing him with some yummy treats or chicken.
I just made a diaper for my 3 lb yorkie yesterday and she was walking so funny, she hated it, but she is doing much better now.

[Key2Yorkies]

Originally Posted by kmkrhb

Do your yorkies wear them?

I got some for Carter and they're ADORABLE but he goes comatose when I put it on him, and I worry that it's irritating his skin. He can't run around and he just kind of lays around looking depressed until I take it off.

Should I just force him to get used to it you think?

Auggie was like that at first, just like the first day he wore a collar or a harness, or I crated him. They get used to this stuff once they realize your serious & and it's part of their daily routine.

[ladyj]

Originally Posted by kmkrhb

Do your yorkies wear them?

I got some for Carter and they're ADORABLE but he goes comatose when I put it on him, and I worry that it's irritating his skin. He can't run around and he just kind of lays around looking depressed until I take it off.

Should I just force him to get used to it you think?

I think if you persist, he will get used to the belly bands. My Bichon boy used to wear belly bands all the time. I kept his underside powdered with Gold Bond Medicated Powder and changed his belly band insert when it got wet. I could usually tell by the way he was walking if the belly band insert was wet. He wore it all night and I was very careful about his tummy area. He never had a problem and finally reached a point where he didn't have to wear belly bands any more. I am a big believer in belly bands. They preserve your home and your sanity.

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by ladyj

I think if you persist, he will get used to the belly bands. My Bichon boy used to wear belly bands all the time. I kept his underside powdered with Gold Bond Medicated Powder and changed his belly band insert when it got wet. I could usually tell by the way he was walking if the belly band insert was wet. He wore it all night and I was very careful about his tummy area. He never had a problem and finally reached a point where he didn't have to wear belly bands any more. I am a big believer in belly bands. They preserve your home and your sanity.

thats a great idea about the powder! Thanks!

[ladyj]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

give them time, they will get use to them. Try bribing him with some yummy treats or chicken.
I just made a diaper for my 3 lb yorkie yesterday and she was walking so funny, she hated it, but she is doing much better now.

My little puppy mill Chi, Kozanna, wears Huggies preemie diapers when she's loose. She doesn't weigh quite four pounds. She needs pee and poo protection, so I don't cut a hole for her tail. She just has a little nub of a tail, so it works just fine. I tried doggie panties, but they were way too big for her. I devised a little shirt for her out of a sock so I could attach the diaper to keep it from sliding off. Her little backside is pretty small and the diapers would slide off immediately. She's used to them and doesn't pay any attention to them. I'm careful that the diaper doesn't restrict her leg movement and that no hair is caught in the velcro and that the diaper is comfortable. She could not be loose with the rest of the family without a diaper. She runs around in the kitchen on the tile without a diaper, but if she's loose in the house, a diaper is a necessity.