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laurabelle · 06-02-2007, 11:57 AM

If something doesn't change. I really think she is un-potty-trainable. I donno what else to do with her. I know I've bitched about this several times on here and gotten such good advice and nothing has helped. She is 6 months old now and we've had her for 4 months and it's just not working. Sure, she goes potty every time we go outside, but she'll run back inside and then 5 minutes later piss right in front of your face. She's gotten better at holding it but she still does not let us know when she needs to go, and so we will sometimes miss it and then that doesn't help, because if it's my fault I feel like I can't get mad at her for it. We've tried treats when she goes outside, punishment, ignoring it and just working on praising her when she does it right, confinement, everything. It does no good at all to crate her because she pees in her crate. She'll pee in her crate, sleep in it, get up in the morning, potty outside, come inside, and potty right in front of you. She has no shame. The only thing she tries to hide is if she poops in the house.

I'm losing it. My fiance and I are fighting over her, he wants her gone and I don't want to get rid of her. But neither of us are okay with our house smelling like s**t. I am not going to let this 5 pound dog destroy my house or my relationships! I am at my rope's end.

Little Bit · 06-02-2007, 11:59 AM

Oh, no! I am sorry you are having such problems! I wish I could tell you what to do, but it sounds like you have already tried most everything. Are you home during the day? It sounds like she needs constant supervision and tethering to you. Of course that would really be time intensive. Has she been checked for a UTI?

kjk723 · 06-02-2007, 12:00 PM

It is very hard to train them. I have heard but i dont know for certain if it is true that your little dogs are not ever going to be potty trained until 1 year old. I have an 8 month old and she still have accidents. My boyfriend gets upse. Make sure you get a very strict schedule going. Crates work great. Hopefully this helps. I KNOW it is frustrating.

Lorraine · 06-02-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by laurabelle

If something doesn't change. I really think she is un-potty-trainable. I donno what else to do with her. I know I've bitched about this several times on here and gotten such good advice and nothing has helped. She is 6 months old now and we've had her for 4 months and it's just not working. Sure, she goes potty every time we go outside, but she'll run back inside and then 5 minutes later piss right in front of your face. She's gotten better at holding it but she still does not let us know when she needs to go, and so we will sometimes miss it and then that doesn't help, because if it's my fault I feel like I can't get mad at her for it. We've tried treats when she goes outside, punishment, ignoring it and just working on praising her when she does it right, confinement, everything. It does no good at all to crate her because she pees in her crate. She'll pee in her crate, sleep in it, get up in the morning, potty outside, come inside, and potty right in front of you. She has no shame. The only thing she tries to hide is if she poops in the house.

I'm losing it. My fiance and I are fighting over her, he wants her gone and I don't want to get rid of her. But neither of us are okay with our house smelling like s**t. I am not going to let this 5 pound dog destroy my house or my relationships! I am at my rope's end.

My advice is to rehome her, there are many people looking for a nice Yorkie pup. The breed is the wrong one for you. Anytime, I am interviewing someone for one of my dogs or puppies, I make it very clear housebreaking is a BIG issue in Yorkies and really most other toy breeds. It very well could take to a year of age or more for her to be housebroken. Most of the time they are never really that trustworthy in housebreaking or chewing things up for that matter.
If you are that wound up about it, you are likely contributing to the problem and making her a nervouse wreck.
If you are engaged, you and your fiance will have to be in agreement about the dog as it takes both of you to cope with her. If you will marry and have children the problem will become worse. Many couples find themselves in way over their head with a yorkie and starting family.
This is not an easy breed to own.

kjk723 · 06-02-2007, 12:08 PM

If you are engaged, you and your fiance will have to be in agreement about the dog as it takes both of you to cope with her. If you will marry and have children the problem will become worse. Many couples find themselves in way over their head with a yorkie and starting family.
This is not an easy breed to own.[/quote]

I agree.. My boyfriend and I are CONSTANTLY fighting over GiGi. He is never home. So the responsibilty is all mine. I DONT mind but he has to take her out when he gets home from work and he still throws a fit. I tried to explain to him how much Gigi does for me and how much she means to me and he is slowly getting it but I also know that he will leave before she does!!!!

yougetthesmiles · 06-02-2007, 12:34 PM

It sounds like she needs to be crated unless she is outside. I think a good week or so of being crated when she is in the house and only time she is allowed out of the crate is when she is outside or if your holding her.

browniesmom622 · 06-02-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

My advice is to rehome her, there are many people looking for a nice Yorkie pup. The breed is the wrong one for you. Anytime, I am interviewing someone for one of my dogs or puppies, I make it very clear housebreaking is a BIG issue in Yorkies and really most other toy breeds. It very well could take to a year of age or more for her to be housebroken. Most of the time they are never really that trustworthy in housebreaking or chewing things up for that matter.
If you are that wound up about it, you are likely contributing to the problem and making her a nervouse wreck.
If you are engaged, you and your fiance will have to be in agreement about the dog as it takes both of you to cope with her. If you will marry and have children the problem will become worse. Many couples find themselves in way over their head with a yorkie and starting family.
This is not an easy breed to own.

laurabelle · 06-02-2007, 12:47 PM

I knew she was going to be hard to train, I'd heard that a zillion times. I just didn't expect her to be this hard I guess. I donno. I love her and am willing to wait it out and keep trying but I have way more patience than my fiance does. He said we'll have to get through the wedding at the end of the month and see how much money we have and see about putting her in a potty training class or something. I donno. I'm not ready to get rid of her yet, she makes me so happy other than this. She is the perfect dog other than housebreaking. I'm just so frustrated.

Diego · 06-02-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

My advice is to rehome her, there are many people looking for a nice Yorkie pup. The breed is the wrong one for you. Anytime, I am interviewing someone for one of my dogs or puppies, I make it very clear housebreaking is a BIG issue in Yorkies and really most other toy breeds. It very well could take to a year of age or more for her to be housebroken. Most of the time they are never really that trustworthy in housebreaking or chewing things up for that matter.
If you are that wound up about it, you are likely contributing to the problem and making her a nervouse wreck.
If you are engaged, you and your fiance will have to be in agreement about the dog as it takes both of you to cope with her. If you will marry and have children the problem will become worse. Many couples find themselves in way over their head with a yorkie and starting family.
This is not an easy breed to own.

olgap · 06-02-2007, 01:25 PM

It's true - only time and consistancy will help. And also patience! Chico is just now housebroken and he's a year and a half old! Little 9 month old Bitsy caught on sooner because we're being more consistant with Chico - but I still keep a close eye on them. I was also very frustrated because my house smelled like dog pee, so I know how you feel. We took out the worst of the carpeting, kept steam cleaning the rest and just kept working with them. And I did my very best to not get mad at them because that does not help!

So it will get better if agree to keep your puppy and work together. Or you should both decide agree to re-home her and take the pressure off your relationship. And please don't feel guilty if that's your decision - it could be the best thing for all of you at this time in your life.

Tatiana11 · 06-02-2007, 01:30 PM

maybe try doing pee pads or liter box?

wemple2 · 06-02-2007, 01:43 PM

This is such a rough decision...It was very hard to train my first yorkie, my husband and I were much younger, no experience at all, both working all day and went away at night a lot. That was our fault, he couldn't train himself. It took a lot of love, patience, persistence and confinement...but he did finally get it...a lot later. I really think my second yorkie, Winston was amazing, I expected the absolute worse and got the absolute best. He was the easiest to train. I have no miracle cures for you, I think it all has to do with the very first day you bring them home...Take them outside first...make sure they know where they're suppose to potty. Praise. Crate, when you're not actually holding them. Persistence, schedules ARE important. Outside before his paws hit the, oh so inviting carpet...Patience, you have to show them who's the boss. And lastly LOVE. Good Luck to you and your fiance, make the right decision for both of you.

Lorraine · 06-02-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

It sounds like she needs to be crated unless she is outside. I think a good week or so of being crated when she is in the house and only time she is allowed out of the crate is when she is outside or if your holding her.

It doesn't work. She'll end up pottying in the crate, even worse at not caring where she goes when she decides to go. You can't keep them crated that much. They'll be miserable, beyond stressed, likely end up sick, and scream her head off all at once. Trust me I know Yorkies.
My suggestion still stands, rehome or be prepared for at minimum another six months of what you are going through now.
YOu have to be very careful with what you are doing. Yorkies in particular can be very difficult. If it isn't handled right you run a high risk of a neurotic and/or aggressive dog that ends up being surrendered or put down.
That's why my screening process in person BEFORE any sale is ever done is so stringent. And the dog comes back to me if there is any problem at any time regardless of the age of the dog.

Booboo'smommy · 06-02-2007, 02:04 PM

Hi there

I completely agree, this might be the wrong breed for you. My 2 babies have been 80% potty trained and they are now almost 6 months old. I have had them science they were 8 weeks old. They still make mistakes in the house but that will NEVER distroy my relationship. I could never say that I want to get rid of my babies b/c it take a lot longer than expected to potty train them. Never. No ofence, but yes I think you should rehome your baby as this stress that you are living in will make her very nervous, and her confidence will go down. She will never be a happy puppy in the situation she is in now.You have to do what's best for you and for her.

Maria

jvwheeler · 06-02-2007, 02:58 PM

For a few days, we kept Gin on a leash in the house. With us. I don't know if we were training her, or training us. But we would take her out on a recurring basis, and if she started to have an acident, we were able to stop her midstream (pun intended) and take her outside. But even that didn't complete resolve everything. Because we weren't taking her out when she wanted to go out. The doggie door is the thing that finally did the trick. In the two months we have had the door, no accidents. My husband and I are both much happier now. As, I am sure, is Gin.

06-02-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
laurabelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville Posts: 123	We're going to have to get rid of her If something doesn't change. I really think she is un-potty-trainable. I donno what else to do with her. I know I've bitched about this several times on here and gotten such good advice and nothing has helped. She is 6 months old now and we've had her for 4 months and it's just not working. Sure, she goes potty every time we go outside, but she'll run back inside and then 5 minutes later piss right in front of your face. She's gotten better at holding it but she still does not let us know when she needs to go, and so we will sometimes miss it and then that doesn't help, because if it's my fault I feel like I can't get mad at her for it. We've tried treats when she goes outside, punishment, ignoring it and just working on praising her when she does it right, confinement, everything. It does no good at all to crate her because she pees in her crate. She'll pee in her crate, sleep in it, get up in the morning, potty outside, come inside, and potty right in front of you. She has no shame. The only thing she tries to hide is if she poops in the house. I'm losing it. My fiance and I are fighting over her, he wants her gone and I don't want to get rid of her. But neither of us are okay with our house smelling like s**t. I am not going to let this 5 pound dog destroy my house or my relationships! I am at my rope's end. __________________ Laura - 22 and Brandon - 22 Mama and papa to Collin (realkid), Sasha (furkid), and Milo (felinekid)

06-02-2007, 11:59 AM	#2
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,338	Oh, no! I am sorry you are having such problems! I wish I could tell you what to do, but it sounds like you have already tried most everything. Are you home during the day? It sounds like she needs constant supervision and tethering to you. Of course that would really be time intensive. Has she been checked for a UTI? __________________ *Blue Sky Yorkies* "Lots of Love in a Little Package" Click Here for Washable Potty Pads and Belly Bands

06-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#3
kjk723 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 374	It is very hard to train them. I have heard but i dont know for certain if it is true that your little dogs are not ever going to be potty trained until 1 year old. I have an 8 month old and she still have accidents. My boyfriend gets upse. Make sure you get a very strict schedule going. Crates work great. Hopefully this helps. I KNOW it is frustrating. __________________ The family!!! Kellie, Malakai, and Ezekial and the doggy better half GiGi and Mosheh!!

06-02-2007, 12:08 PM	#5
kjk723 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 374	If you are engaged, you and your fiance will have to be in agreement about the dog as it takes both of you to cope with her. If you will marry and have children the problem will become worse. Many couples find themselves in way over their head with a yorkie and starting family. This is not an easy breed to own.[/quote] I agree.. My boyfriend and I are CONSTANTLY fighting over GiGi. He is never home. So the responsibilty is all mine. I DONT mind but he has to take her out when he gets home from work and he still throws a fit. I tried to explain to him how much Gigi does for me and how much she means to me and he is slowly getting it but I also know that he will leave before she does!!!! __________________ The family!!! Kellie, Malakai, and Ezekial and the doggy better half GiGi and Mosheh!!

06-02-2007, 12:34 PM	#6
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	It sounds like she needs to be crated unless she is outside. I think a good week or so of being crated when she is in the house and only time she is allowed out of the crate is when she is outside or if your holding her. __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

06-02-2007, 12:47 PM	#8
laurabelle Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville Posts: 123	I knew she was going to be hard to train, I'd heard that a zillion times. I just didn't expect her to be this hard I guess. I donno. I love her and am willing to wait it out and keep trying but I have way more patience than my fiance does. He said we'll have to get through the wedding at the end of the month and see how much money we have and see about putting her in a potty training class or something. I donno. I'm not ready to get rid of her yet, she makes me so happy other than this. She is the perfect dog other than housebreaking. I'm just so frustrated. __________________ Laura - 22 and Brandon - 22 Mama and papa to Collin (realkid), Sasha (furkid), and Milo (felinekid)

06-02-2007, 01:25 PM	#10
olgap Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 131	It's true - only time and consistancy will help. And also patience! Chico is just now housebroken and he's a year and a half old! Little 9 month old Bitsy caught on sooner because we're being more consistant with Chico - but I still keep a close eye on them. I was also very frustrated because my house smelled like dog pee, so I know how you feel. We took out the worst of the carpeting, kept steam cleaning the rest and just kept working with them. And I did my very best to not get mad at them because that does not help! So it will get better if agree to keep your puppy and work together. Or you should both decide agree to re-home her and take the pressure off your relationship. And please don't feel guilty if that's your decision - it could be the best thing for all of you at this time in your life.

06-02-2007, 01:30 PM	#11
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 592 Blog Entries: 1	maybe try doing pee pads or liter box? __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you

06-02-2007, 01:43 PM	#12
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 4,535	This is such a rough decision...It was very hard to train my first yorkie, my husband and I were much younger, no experience at all, both working all day and went away at night a lot. That was our fault, he couldn't train himself. It took a lot of love, patience, persistence and confinement...but he did finally get it...a lot later. I really think my second yorkie, Winston was amazing, I expected the absolute worse and got the absolute best. He was the easiest to train. I have no miracle cures for you, I think it all has to do with the very first day you bring them home...Take them outside first...make sure they know where they're suppose to potty. Praise. Crate, when you're not actually holding them. Persistence, schedules ARE important. Outside before his paws hit the, oh so inviting carpet...Patience, you have to show them who's the boss. And lastly LOVE. Good Luck to you and your fiance, make the right decision for both of you. __________________ As Ever, Kathy My: Winston and Spencer RIP My Sweet Angel

06-02-2007, 02:04 PM	#14
Booboo'smommy mommy to 3 furbutts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester-UK Posts: 4,242	Hi there I completely agree, this might be the wrong breed for you. My 2 babies have been 80% potty trained and they are now almost 6 months old. I have had them science they were 8 weeks old. They still make mistakes in the house but that will NEVER distroy my relationship. I could never say that I want to get rid of my babies b/c it take a lot longer than expected to potty train them. Never. No ofence, but yes I think you should rehome your baby as this stress that you are living in will make her very nervous, and her confidence will go down. She will never be a happy puppy in the situation she is in now.You have to do what's best for you and for her. Maria __________________ Maria mommy to Alex, Boo-Boo, Pheoebe and Snowy A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out!!!

06-02-2007, 02:58 PM	#15
jvwheeler Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 260	For a few days, we kept Gin on a leash in the house. With us. I don't know if we were training her, or training us. But we would take her out on a recurring basis, and if she started to have an acident, we were able to stop her midstream (pun intended) and take her outside. But even that didn't complete resolve everything. Because we weren't taking her out when she wanted to go out. The doggie door is the thing that finally did the trick. In the two months we have had the door, no accidents. My husband and I are both much happier now. As, I am sure, is Gin. __________________ Janelle -- And Ginger and Glory, too! In Loving Memory--Coriander (4/15/06-5/15/07)