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eharlem · 12-06-2016, 11:23 AM

Hi Everyone! I just happened to stumble upon this site when I was searching for housebreaking assistance/info. Let me start by saying I have owned a few dogs previously (mixed, terriers, etc) but never a Yorkie. My family and I picked up a Yorkie Mix Pup (his name is Kody!) last weekend 11/26 he's about 12 wks now and we've basically had him for going on 2 wks. Now I get it he's a pup and it will take him some time before he is 'house broken' but its been really frustrating. I have heard that Yorkie's are the absolutely worse when it comes to training and that didnt make me feel any better

So I constantly bring him out as soon as I see him squatting and I'll say NO! Grab him up and proceed to take him out to the grass where he just sniffs and sniffs and doesnt do a thing (he may do number 1 sometimes!) but as soon as I bring him in there he goes pooping on our carpet! I tried giving him treats and good praise when he does go and I thought it was helping but he seems to not be getting it and I dont want to use 'pads' in the house...I am not a fan of them and I feel it confuses them (no offense to those that do). But I guess I just need some helpful advice or words of encouragement

I am trying to be patient and its only been the second week but I feel like he just isnt getting it and he is literally pooping everywhere if I dont watch him like a hawk....then when I do catch him he doesnt go outside!!

I am at my wits...my wife is giving me the side eye so I am trying spending time with Kody and trying to get him in a routine but he is just not clicking.....please help me

any advice, guidance or therapy sessions would be appreciated!

mybellababy · 12-07-2016, 08:17 AM

There are so many threads on here about training a puppy I know its nice to get it fresh but you could look at those . To start I would keep him in a small area remember they need to be with there people to be happy. Try to take him out before you see him squat maybe every two hours take him out and say pee pee or what ever word you want to use. Remember he is just a baby you will be at this for a few months or less if your lucky. This is just a start.

matese · 12-07-2016, 02:29 PM

Welcome to YT, This is a 12 week old puppy, he should not have free roam of the house to poop where he feels like. This is a wee lil baby that is just learning about LIFE. This baby needs to be confined to a small area when he cannot be supervised, take him out frequently as mybellababy suggested every two hours, be consistent with the time, set your cell phone alarm or a timer to remind you the two hours is here, he will get to know what times he is let out to potty. Give him potty command, pee-pee, poo-poo what ever words you use, use the same words all the time, potty time is not play time, so make sure you do not play with him when you take him out.Keep repeating what you want him to do, remember, the great outdoors is all to this little baby, he wants to explore and sniff every blade of grass. Patience, consistency, praise, reward, happy dance, clap hands when he does his business is a must. It will take time and lots of patience but he will get it. Never yell, scream, holler, spank, smack him when he goes where he is not supposed to. Allow freedom of the room you are in and supervise closely, if you can't see him, he's getting into trouble.

Mayzoo · 12-09-2016, 11:36 AM

I set an alarm on my phone and take little ones out EVERY 30 min when we are awake AND immediately after eating. Praise and patience. It takes most young ones about a month to start making good progress and smaller dogs take longer.

eharlem · 12-12-2016, 07:04 AM

Thank you ALL for your help and suggestions! It's much appreciated!!

gracielove · 12-12-2016, 09:33 AM

The muscles that hold back urine in a puppy do not start to mature until they are 16 weeks old. You can teach a pup where they are supposed to potty before that but if the pup is too far away from the potty area it is not going to be able to hold it.

It's your job to take the pup out at frequent regular intervals in order for him go in the right place at the right time. It is frustrating there is no doubt but it's not the pups fault. He doesn't understand yet and if he did he does not yet understand how to get to the right place.

I used pulpy pads with my girl and she was by far the easiest pup I ever trained. Some people use puppy pens in order to confine the pup but that can really work against you if you are not still taking him out regularly and often. Sometimes walking the puppy around while outside will help stimulate it do the business.

Tethering the pup to you is a great way to know exactly what the pup is doing at all times and learn to recognise the signals that he gives when he is going to go.

Your pup should not be given unsupervised run of the home until he is at least 6 months or older. They can easily get distracted and forget if no one is reinforcing the training. I know you don't like puppy pads but they do make all this so much easier. They must be locked into a secure lockdown frame though. You can get them on Amazon. We never caged Gracie. We did tether her though. She loved going everywhere with whoever was on duty.

When she was several months older we started taking her for at least two walks a day which she needed badly to get rid of excess energy. She started going potty outside just by taking her on walks. We keep the puppy pads for bad weather or when we have to be away for several hours.

khd83 · 12-13-2016, 11:16 AM

Hi! I'm also a new yorkie puppy owner. My little girl Lyla is 16 weeks old, we've had her for 4 weeks now.

The breeder that we got her from used pee pads so we decided to continue with that when we brought her home. I made the mistake of thinking she could roam free in our living room & dining room when we are home but there were plenty of accidents. I purchased an exercise pen and use it as a gate, we put it from one wall to the other to block her into just the living room (we're now down to maybe a 10ftx10ft space to roam) and I put a pee pad into the one corner. She has not had a single accident since I've done this. I know pee pads aren't for everyone and that's totally fine, just sharing my experience. It's snowing and freezing where I live so Lyla prefers to not be outside too long

Good luck, eventually the puppy will get it!

Karen

khd83 · 12-13-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by khd83

Hi! I'm also a new yorkie puppy owner. My little girl Lyla is 16 weeks old, we've had her for 4 weeks now.

The breeder that we got her from used pee pads so we decided to continue with that when we brought her home. I made the mistake of thinking she could roam free in our living room & dining room when we are home but there were plenty of accidents. I purchased an exercise pen and use it as a gate, we put it from one wall to the other to block her into just the living room (we're now down to maybe a 10ftx10ft space to roam) and I put a pee pad into the one corner. She has not had a single accident since I've done this. I know pee pads aren't for everyone and that's totally fine, just sharing my experience. It's snowing and freezing where I live so Lyla prefers to not be outside too long

Good luck, eventually the puppy will get it!

Karen

Sorry I also forgot to mention and can't figure out how to edit my post that when we leave, Lyla goes into a cage and her exercise pen attaches to it. I put a pee pad in the exercise pen area as well as her kong and a bed in her cage and she always pees on her pee pad. I have a camera set up on her so I can remotely watch her while I'm at work.

Russpilot · 12-13-2016, 12:46 PM

Welcome to YT! I am sitting here smiling because there are so many of us here who have battled this. I can say from personal experience that sometimes they just don't get it until they get a little older. One of my pups is great about peeing on the pad, one only goes outside. but when we go for our walks, they both have spots that they like to go at.

Cats307 · 12-14-2016, 10:45 PM

Max was 5 to 6 months old when the light went on...oh that's why you take me out so much! But occasionally uses the pee pads to poop on..or could be the 15 yr old cat he blames. Can't tell who it is but if its on the pad I'm good with it. I wouldn't linger outside when it's 10 below either so don't blame him.

eharlem · 12-19-2016, 06:20 AM

You ALL have been SOOO helpful with you continued guidance and commentary on your personal experience/preferences. I really appreciate it. Kody is going into his 14th week this week and while he is still having accidents ofcourse in the house...as of yesterday and this am he has gone outside with less accidents inside. I am reinforcing all that was said (keeping him in a confined area where I can watch him constantly and giving him chicken treats and praise when he does go outside). It's definitely satisfying even when you see alittle progress! I went through this with my kids and I dont think I was this stressed LOL. Seriously though, I am trying to keep my patience high and make sure I keep him with the repetition as much as possible. Again thank you all for your help! Now I must teach him how to sit and stop biting on my 10 year's ankles and hands and we'll be all good

12-06-2016, 11:23 AM	#1
eharlem YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: PA Posts: 3	*NEW Yorkie Puppy Owner - PLEASE HELP :(* Hi Everyone! I just happened to stumble upon this site when I was searching for housebreaking assistance/info. Let me start by saying I have owned a few dogs previously (mixed, terriers, etc) but never a Yorkie. My family and I picked up a Yorkie Mix Pup (his name is Kody!) last weekend 11/26 he's about 12 wks now and we've basically had him for going on 2 wks. Now I get it he's a pup and it will take him some time before he is 'house broken' but its been really frustrating. I have heard that Yorkie's are the absolutely worse when it comes to training and that didnt make me feel any better So I constantly bring him out as soon as I see him squatting and I'll say NO! Grab him up and proceed to take him out to the grass where he just sniffs and sniffs and doesnt do a thing (he may do number 1 sometimes!) but as soon as I bring him in there he goes pooping on our carpet! I tried giving him treats and good praise when he does go and I thought it was helping but he seems to not be getting it and I dont want to use 'pads' in the house...I am not a fan of them and I feel it confuses them (no offense to those that do). But I guess I just need some helpful advice or words of encouragement I am trying to be patient and its only been the second week but I feel like he just isnt getting it and he is literally pooping everywhere if I dont watch him like a hawk....then when I do catch him he doesnt go outside!! I am at my wits...my wife is giving me the side eye so I am trying spending time with Kody and trying to get him in a routine but he is just not clicking.....please help me any advice, guidance or therapy sessions would be appreciated!

12-07-2016, 02:29 PM	#3
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 67,952	Welcome to YT, This is a 12 week old puppy, he should not have free roam of the house to poop where he feels like. This is a wee lil baby that is just learning about LIFE. This baby needs to be confined to a small area when he cannot be supervised, take him out frequently as mybellababy suggested every two hours, be consistent with the time, set your cell phone alarm or a timer to remind you the two hours is here, he will get to know what times he is let out to potty. Give him potty command, pee-pee, poo-poo what ever words you use, use the same words all the time, potty time is not play time, so make sure you do not play with him when you take him out.Keep repeating what you want him to do, remember, the great outdoors is all to this little baby, he wants to explore and sniff every blade of grass. Patience, consistency, praise, reward, happy dance, clap hands when he does his business is a must. It will take time and lots of patience but he will get it. Never yell, scream, holler, spank, smack him when he goes where he is not supposed to. Allow freedom of the room you are in and supervise closely, if you can't see him, he's getting into trouble. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

12-09-2016, 11:36 AM	#4
Mayzoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 534	I set an alarm on my phone and take little ones out EVERY 30 min when we are awake AND immediately after eating. Praise and patience. It takes most young ones about a month to start making good progress and smaller dogs take longer. __________________ Mario was adopted May 2015. Now he is a service dog and brother to Bailey the Airdale mix

12-13-2016, 12:46 PM	#9
Russpilot Donating 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 881	Welcome to YT! I am sitting here smiling because there are so many of us here who have battled this. I can say from personal experience that sometimes they just don't get it until they get a little older. One of my pups is great about peeing on the pad, one only goes outside. but when we go for our walks, they both have spots that they like to go at. __________________ Russ, Denise, Bella and Bailey .

12-07-2016, 08:17 AM	#2
mybellababy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 365	There are so many threads on here about training a puppy I know its nice to get it fresh but you could look at those . To start I would keep him in a small area remember they need to be with there people to be happy. Try to take him out before you see him squat maybe every two hours take him out and say pee pee or what ever word you want to use. Remember he is just a baby you will be at this for a few months or less if your lucky. This is just a start.

12-12-2016, 07:04 AM	#5
eharlem YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: PA Posts: 3	Thank you ALL for your help and suggestions! It's much appreciated!!

12-12-2016, 09:33 AM	#6
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	The muscles that hold back urine in a puppy do not start to mature until they are 16 weeks old. You can teach a pup where they are supposed to potty before that but if the pup is too far away from the potty area it is not going to be able to hold it. It's your job to take the pup out at frequent regular intervals in order for him go in the right place at the right time. It is frustrating there is no doubt but it's not the pups fault. He doesn't understand yet and if he did he does not yet understand how to get to the right place. I used pulpy pads with my girl and she was by far the easiest pup I ever trained. Some people use puppy pens in order to confine the pup but that can really work against you if you are not still taking him out regularly and often. Sometimes walking the puppy around while outside will help stimulate it do the business. Tethering the pup to you is a great way to know exactly what the pup is doing at all times and learn to recognise the signals that he gives when he is going to go. Your pup should not be given unsupervised run of the home until he is at least 6 months or older. They can easily get distracted and forget if no one is reinforcing the training. I know you don't like puppy pads but they do make all this so much easier. They must be locked into a secure lockdown frame though. You can get them on Amazon. We never caged Gracie. We did tether her though. She loved going everywhere with whoever was on duty. When she was several months older we started taking her for at least two walks a day which she needed badly to get rid of excess energy. She started going potty outside just by taking her on walks. We keep the puppy pads for bad weather or when we have to be away for several hours.

12-13-2016, 11:16 AM	#7
khd83 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 9	Hi! I'm also a new yorkie puppy owner. My little girl Lyla is 16 weeks old, we've had her for 4 weeks now. The breeder that we got her from used pee pads so we decided to continue with that when we brought her home. I made the mistake of thinking she could roam free in our living room & dining room when we are home but there were plenty of accidents. I purchased an exercise pen and use it as a gate, we put it from one wall to the other to block her into just the living room (we're now down to maybe a 10ftx10ft space to roam) and I put a pee pad into the one corner. She has not had a single accident since I've done this. I know pee pads aren't for everyone and that's totally fine, just sharing my experience. It's snowing and freezing where I live so Lyla prefers to not be outside too long Good luck, eventually the puppy will get it! Karen

12-14-2016, 10:45 PM	#10
Cats307 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fargo Posts: 230	Max was 5 to 6 months old when the light went on...oh that's why you take me out so much! But occasionally uses the pee pads to poop on..or could be the 15 yr old cat he blames. Can't tell who it is but if its on the pad I'm good with it. I wouldn't linger outside when it's 10 below either so don't blame him.

12-19-2016, 06:20 AM	#11
eharlem YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: PA Posts: 3	You ALL have been SOOO helpful with you continued guidance and commentary on your personal experience/preferences. I really appreciate it. Kody is going into his 14th week this week and while he is still having accidents ofcourse in the house...as of yesterday and this am he has gone outside with less accidents inside. I am reinforcing all that was said (keeping him in a confined area where I can watch him constantly and giving him chicken treats and praise when he does go outside). It's definitely satisfying even when you see alittle progress! I went through this with my kids and I dont think I was this stressed LOL. Seriously though, I am trying to keep my patience high and make sure I keep him with the repetition as much as possible. Again thank you all for your help! Now I must teach him how to sit and stop biting on my 10 year's ankles and hands and we'll be all good