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Originally Posted by sarajane  Well I guess I could have him go outside but we don't have a fence and it's a small yard. My shelties were easily trained and they are let out four times a day to potty unless we are out there with them, they run out side potty in the yard then come back up to the deck to be let back in. I would just be afraid he'd run off and get hurt by a car or another animal. I would love to teach him to go potty outside though if you think that taking him out on a leash for a couple months would work? So others have had more success without side potty training rather than potty pads? |
I think that having other dogs that go outside will make it easier for him to do his thing. I have another dog (a Boxer) and I think that is why Snickers did great going outside. He would follow Seamus around and pee in the same area. I also keep a "treat jar" by the door. I keep an eye on him when I let him out, once he has done his thing I call him back. When he comes back in side I have him sit tell him good boy and give him a treat. Giving him a treat keeps him from getting into trouble when he is outside. Using a leash at first will work fine. You can take the leash and put a small cat bell on it. Hang it on the door where he can reach it. When you think he has to go potty rush him to the door and shake the bell with leash in front of him, then say do you have to go potty. Put the leash on him and take him out. When he does his thing praise him, bring him back in and give him something tasty. This is what worked for me. I don't even need to use a leash now, Snickers is just ready to come back and get a snack.
Yorkies are real smart and learn fast.