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Casee · 02-09-2012, 04:30 PM

So you all with experience, is training soley with pee pads or outside only..which one happens quicker and with less accidents in the long run. I'm doing only pee pads now and sheis peeing and pooping everywhere.

dawn27 · 02-09-2012, 04:52 PM

Both!

You need pads/papers indoors for those occasional accidents but should be taking her out every chance you get and than some.

Here is my site with some training tips that may work for you.
Training Tips - Dawn's Yorkies Ohio

gracielove · 02-09-2012, 05:19 PM

It is confusing to a dog to try to train for both. If you want your puppy to go outside then you need to be taking it out at every time it looks like it may need to go. You cannot let any puppy go unattended in the home no matter which way you are training.
It has been my experience that once a puppy is trained to pee pads it is difficult to get them to change to going exclusively outside.
When Gracie was a puppy she used the always use the pee pads as long as she was near them when she had to go. I made sure she was always near them when she was not confined.
If you want to your puppy to go outside sometimes but use pee pads when you are gone then train her for the outside but put a pee pad station near the door that you take her outside so if she/he has to go while you are gone she can go there. If you are using an exercise pen to confine when you are not watching her make sure you put a pee pad in there so she knows what to do with it.

Nancy1999 · 02-09-2012, 05:19 PM

Questions you need to ask yourself is how big is your Yorkie, most Yorkies are too small to be left out alone, so that means no doggie door. Also, are you home all day, so you can let youe dog out when needed? I duel trained Joey, and he never has an accidents, and I love the convenience of the pads, I get to sleep in some mornings! I got rid of all throw rugs for the first two years, but now I have one back and he's been a good boy.

southernbelle04 · 02-09-2012, 05:22 PM

We do both as well. We mainly use pee pads. Katie Scarlett took about a month to get the hang of them. She had it down pat I thought and then after her spay, she regressed. It's been almost a month since her spay and she has been accident free for many days now, so I think she is back on track. She will go outside when we are on walks or out and about, but other than that, we use pads. She is doing great on them. I always give lots of praise and a teeny piece of a treat when she goes in the right spot. She has definitely figured out that if she goes in the right spot, she gets a goodie.

Britster · 02-09-2012, 07:06 PM

In general, I do believe outdoor training is quicker than pee pads. But lots are successful with either. Outdoor seems to associate "no pee at ALL in the house" whereas pee pad training, you are teaching them to go on a specific thing or in a specific area IN the house, so it can be more confusing, plus any rugs can also be confused for pads.

carmen in nj · 02-09-2012, 07:10 PM

my gang is train with both.. and my dogs don't have many accidents in the house, then again i haved hard wood floors no carpets..
hugs,

Jacksmom052709 · 02-09-2012, 07:13 PM

We have Jack trained on both. I love the convenience of the pee pad, specially on those cold winter nights. Jack does prefer to go outside and will let us know (finally learned to let us know he has to go out) but he will use the pads too. Like the OP said, its great because we get to sleep in too! You need to decide for yourself which is best. And initially training for the pad (or even outside) does take some time. Key to training a puppy for either is consistency, consistency, consistency. Good luck!

honeycracker · 02-09-2012, 09:19 PM

My yorkies do both. They´ll go in the pee pads inside when its raining or when its cold and they also go when i take them to the yard or outside. By now they pee in either place and o dont have any accidents inside my house...sometimes they will even poo in the pad if they are not able to go outside...it is a matter of being consistent in training your yorkie where you want him/her to potty.

dawn27 · 02-09-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

In general, I do believe outdoor training is quicker than pee pads. But lots are successful with either. Outdoor seems to associate "no pee at ALL in the house" whereas pee pad training, you are teaching them to go on a specific thing or in a specific area IN the house, so it can be more confusing, plus any rugs can also be confused for pads.

I paper trained all of my pups. They used the papers for those oops times while inside for the occasional accidents but they are all now 100% out door trained. In a way I am glad that I paper trained them, because I can put papers down for those crazy "loose stool" that comes with an upset stomach and they know exactly where to go if they need to.

We all know how those days can be I'm sure!

Loving Furgie · 02-09-2012, 09:39 PM

Furgie does both....it is great!!!

MikaTallulah · 02-10-2012, 10:11 AM

I have never used pee pads myself. Mine you the great outdoors.

Tessa327 · 02-10-2012, 10:51 AM

My girls are indoor & outdoor. I find they are both quicker and cleaner indoors.

02-09-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
Casee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 21	Pee pad only or outside only So you all with experience, is training soley with pee pads or outside only..which one happens quicker and with less accidents in the long run. I'm doing only pee pads now and sheis peeing and pooping everywhere.

02-09-2012, 04:52 PM	#2
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Both! You need pads/papers indoors for those occasional accidents but should be taking her out every chance you get and than some. Here is my site with some training tips that may work for you. Training Tips - Dawn's Yorkies Ohio __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

02-09-2012, 05:19 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Questions you need to ask yourself is how big is your Yorkie, most Yorkies are too small to be left out alone, so that means no doggie door. Also, are you home all day, so you can let youe dog out when needed? I duel trained Joey, and he never has an accidents, and I love the convenience of the pads, I get to sleep in some mornings! I got rid of all throw rugs for the first two years, but now I have one back and he's been a good boy. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-09-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	We do both as well. We mainly use pee pads. Katie Scarlett took about a month to get the hang of them. She had it down pat I thought and then after her spay, she regressed. It's been almost a month since her spay and she has been accident free for many days now, so I think she is back on track. She will go outside when we are on walks or out and about, but other than that, we use pads. She is doing great on them. I always give lots of praise and a teeny piece of a treat when she goes in the right spot. She has definitely figured out that if she goes in the right spot, she gets a goodie. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

02-09-2012, 07:06 PM	#6
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	In general, I do believe outdoor training is quicker than pee pads. But lots are successful with either. Outdoor seems to associate "no pee at ALL in the house" whereas pee pad training, you are teaching them to go on a specific thing or in a specific area IN the house, so it can be more confusing, plus any rugs can also be confused for pads. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-09-2012, 05:19 PM	#3
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It is confusing to a dog to try to train for both. If you want your puppy to go outside then you need to be taking it out at every time it looks like it may need to go. You cannot let any puppy go unattended in the home no matter which way you are training. It has been my experience that once a puppy is trained to pee pads it is difficult to get them to change to going exclusively outside. When Gracie was a puppy she used the always use the pee pads as long as she was near them when she had to go. I made sure she was always near them when she was not confined. If you want to your puppy to go outside sometimes but use pee pads when you are gone then train her for the outside but put a pee pad station near the door that you take her outside so if she/he has to go while you are gone she can go there. If you are using an exercise pen to confine when you are not watching her make sure you put a pee pad in there so she knows what to do with it.

02-09-2012, 07:10 PM	#7
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	my gang is train with both.. and my dogs don't have many accidents in the house, then again i haved hard wood floors no carpets.. hugs, __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

02-09-2012, 07:13 PM	#8
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	We have Jack trained on both. I love the convenience of the pee pad, specially on those cold winter nights. Jack does prefer to go outside and will let us know (finally learned to let us know he has to go out) but he will use the pads too. Like the OP said, its great because we get to sleep in too! You need to decide for yourself which is best. And initially training for the pad (or even outside) does take some time. Key to training a puppy for either is consistency, consistency, consistency. Good luck! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

02-09-2012, 09:19 PM	#9
honeycracker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Salvador, El Salvador Posts: 31 Blog Entries: 2	My yorkies do both. They´ll go in the pee pads inside when its raining or when its cold and they also go when i take them to the yard or outside. By now they pee in either place and o dont have any accidents inside my house...sometimes they will even poo in the pad if they are not able to go outside...it is a matter of being consistent in training your yorkie where you want him/her to potty. __________________ Ana mommy of Logan & Lucy

02-09-2012, 09:39 PM	#11
Loving Furgie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 217	Furgie does both....it is great!!! __________________ Mindy and Furgie

02-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#12
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I have never used pee pads myself. Mine you the great outdoors. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

02-10-2012, 10:51 AM	#13
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	My girls are indoor & outdoor. I find they are both quicker and cleaner indoors.