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*Trixie~Belle* · 08-19-2005, 04:40 AM

Today is like day 1.5 of crate training Trixie to potty outside and all, and during her 10 mins of roam free time after peeing outside.. what does she do? She POOPS!

I didn't knwo what to do about htis, so I immediately put her back in the crate/box and cleaned it up and put it back outside where it goes (and where we want her to potty).

crystalsmom · 08-19-2005, 06:03 AM

I think that pretty much tells you she was not outside long enough. When she pees
or poops give her a little treat ( very little, you don't want to upset their little tummy)
you have to give the treat the minute they do it and say "good girl". Some think
they can give the treat when they come in and the dog doesn't know what the blazes it's
for - you'll do fine remember Rome wasn't built in a day.

*Trixie~Belle* · 08-19-2005, 06:12 AM

Hmmm... thats a good idea and that's exactly what we do as well. We always give her the treat when she comes in afterwards...

So should I give it to her right after she does it outside? and then come back inside when shes done, but if its due for her to do more, I wait a while and then she gets 2 treats right?

crystalsmom · 08-19-2005, 06:16 AM

Correct!!

crystalsmom · 08-19-2005, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

Correct!!

Also you won't do this the rest of her life just til she gets the hang of it. It's hard
for them they sometimes get the scent of where they did their business inside and
are not sure what there owners want. Try to get something from the pet store
that REALLY cleans up odor where she went in the house and that will help alot too.
Good Luck

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 08-19-2005, 06:21 AM

Crystalsmom is correct...that is exactly what we do with our girls...and it has worked!! We are about 90% there on the going outside and the rest is on pee pads...but give it some time and she will figure out what is going on!!!

*Trixie~Belle* · 08-19-2005, 08:03 AM

Thanks everyone

I am gonna start doing the treats this way ASAP. Im about ready to take her out in about 15 mins. I've also been told that I am to stay outside with her until she potties .. is this true? I've been staying out about 15-30 mins and if she does nothing, I put her back in the crate and then repeat about 30-45 mins. later.. is this correct as well?

And its funny...
We trained Daphne pretty easily and so forth and of course gave her treats when she did her business outside... but still after 3 years she still expects a treat and we give it to her! (we've got it down to fruit loops or peanut butter balls cereal now though lol)

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 08-19-2005, 08:15 AM

I have heard that you are suppose to stay out until they potty but we give our girls about 20 mins to do their business and they either do it or they don't...if they don't then we will watch for any signs of needing to potty!!! But I think that is up to you....

Magic is almost one now and she still thinks she needs treats and one time when we tried to stop, she stopped pottying outside...so now we just stick to the treats....just smaller pieces!!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-19-2005, 08:40 AM

Great advice. We are 90% there too and it is so nice! Good luck!

crystalsmom · 08-19-2005, 09:12 AM

I agree you can't stay out there forever but if she doesn't go then back in the crate
but I would limit it to 20 minutes since you don't want her to make a mistake. Once
you get the idea of how long she is between pees, you can judge better. Of course the older she gets the longer she will be able to hold it and then there is mine 11 yrs old and back to the puppy stage. #2 is
usually after ea. meal. Thats so cute that two of your Yorkies are still getting
treats

and certainly the treats you are giving are fine. I use pee pee pads alot
too and it is so wonderful on cold mornings. When you see her pee some day
you could take a pad and rub it in her urine and put it down somewhere where
you will want the pad FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE- they are so funny about
having that pad changed. If you've got her going outside and some and on the
pad too, you've got it home free. Oh, my gosh forget what I said about pads,
it will just mix your older one up and you'll have more trouble than you started
with. I'll leave this here though for someone just starting out with one pup.

princessgracie · 08-19-2005, 09:14 AM

Seems like everyone has given you wonderful advice. All I want to say is good luck and keep trying! You are doing good!

08-19-2005, 04:40 AM	#1
Trixie~Belle YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 326	..just a gripe! Today is like day 1.5 of crate training Trixie to potty outside and all, and during her 10 mins of roam free time after peeing outside.. what does she do? She POOPS! I didn't knwo what to do about htis, so I immediately put her back in the crate/box and cleaned it up and put it back outside where it goes (and where we want her to potty). __________________ *~~Jenn~~* My Belongs To 3 Beauti-Fur Diva Girls! Daphne~Pom-1/5/2002Trixie~Yorkie-8/26/2001Baby Taylah~Yorkie 8/2005

08-19-2005, 06:12 AM	#3
Trixie~Belle YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 326	Hmmm... thats a good idea and that's exactly what we do as well. We always give her the treat when she comes in afterwards... So should I give it to her right after she does it outside? and then come back inside when shes done, but if its due for her to do more, I wait a while and then she gets 2 treats right? __________________ *~~Jenn~~* My Belongs To 3 Beauti-Fur Diva Girls! Daphne~Pom-1/5/2002Trixie~Yorkie-8/26/2001Baby Taylah~Yorkie 8/2005

08-19-2005, 06:21 AM	#6
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,225 Blog Entries: 3	Crystalsmom is correct...that is exactly what we do with our girls...and it has worked!! We are about 90% there on the going outside and the rest is on pee pads...but give it some time and she will figure out what is going on!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain, Heaven, Emmy & Dream

08-19-2005, 08:03 AM	#7
Trixie~Belle YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 326	Thanks everyone I am gonna start doing the treats this way ASAP. Im about ready to take her out in about 15 mins. I've also been told that I am to stay outside with her until she potties .. is this true? I've been staying out about 15-30 mins and if she does nothing, I put her back in the crate and then repeat about 30-45 mins. later.. is this correct as well? And its funny... We trained Daphne pretty easily and so forth and of course gave her treats when she did her business outside... but still after 3 years she still expects a treat and we give it to her! (we've got it down to fruit loops or peanut butter balls cereal now though lol) __________________ *~~Jenn~~* My Belongs To 3 Beauti-Fur Diva Girls! Daphne~Pom-1/5/2002Trixie~Yorkie-8/26/2001Baby Taylah~Yorkie 8/2005

08-19-2005, 08:15 AM	#8
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,225 Blog Entries: 3	I have heard that you are suppose to stay out until they potty but we give our girls about 20 mins to do their business and they either do it or they don't...if they don't then we will watch for any signs of needing to potty!!! But I think that is up to you.... Magic is almost one now and she still thinks she needs treats and one time when we tried to stop, she stopped pottying outside...so now we just stick to the treats....just smaller pieces!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain, Heaven, Emmy & Dream

08-19-2005, 06:03 AM	#2
crystalsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 6,228	I think that pretty much tells you she was not outside long enough. When she pees or poops give her a little treat ( very little, you don't want to upset their little tummy) you have to give the treat the minute they do it and say "good girl". Some think they can give the treat when they come in and the dog doesn't know what the blazes it's for - you'll do fine remember Rome wasn't built in a day.

08-19-2005, 06:16 AM	#4
crystalsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 6,228	Correct!!

08-19-2005, 08:40 AM	#9
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Great advice. We are 90% there too and it is so nice! Good luck!

08-19-2005, 09:12 AM	#10
crystalsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 6,228	P. S. I agree you can't stay out there forever but if she doesn't go then back in the crate but I would limit it to 20 minutes since you don't want her to make a mistake. Once you get the idea of how long she is between pees, you can judge better. Of course the older she gets the longer she will be able to hold it and then there is mine 11 yrs old and back to the puppy stage. #2 is usually after ea. meal. Thats so cute that two of your Yorkies are still getting treats and certainly the treats you are giving are fine. I use pee pee pads alot too and it is so wonderful on cold mornings. When you see her pee some day you could take a pad and rub it in her urine and put it down somewhere where you will want the pad FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE- they are so funny about having that pad changed. If you've got her going outside and some and on the pad too, you've got it home free. Oh, my gosh forget what I said about pads, it will just mix your older one up and you'll have more trouble than you started with. I'll leave this here though for someone just starting out with one pup. Last edited by crystalsmom; 08-19-2005 at 09:15 AM. Reason: left something out

08-19-2005, 09:14 AM	#11
princessgracie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 655	Seems like everyone has given you wonderful advice. All I want to say is good luck and keep trying! You are doing good! __________________ Marie