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johannabr · 05-20-2007, 07:57 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new in this board and a new Yorkie Mom.

My almost 5 month old Yorkie has been with me for a week today, this past week I've attempted to train him to go potty in pee pads but it's just not working.

He actually goes potty right in his crate, sheets and everything. The problem is that is so unpredictable when he "needs" to go potty. I've tried the taking him out of the crate, take him outside, if nothing happens then back inside, then back out again in a few minutes. What he is doing is instantly relieving himself the second I put him back in the crate.

He will hold it forever when he's out of the crate, but actually thinks the crate is the right place to go potty. I don't understand. I thought dogs didn't like to do their business where they sleep.

Does anyone have any suggestions.

05-20-2007, 07:57 AM	#1
johannabr YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 9	Going potty in crate...Not normal! Hi everyone. I'm new in this board and a new Yorkie Mom. My almost 5 month old Yorkie has been with me for a week today, this past week I've attempted to train him to go potty in pee pads but it's just not working. He actually goes potty right in his crate, sheets and everything. The problem is that is so unpredictable when he "needs" to go potty. I've tried the taking him out of the crate, take him outside, if nothing happens then back inside, then back out again in a few minutes. What he is doing is instantly relieving himself the second I put him back in the crate. He will hold it forever when he's out of the crate, but actually thinks the crate is the right place to go potty. I don't understand. I thought dogs didn't like to do their business where they sleep. Does anyone have any suggestions.