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roxybc · 08-26-2008, 03:03 PM

I'm a big advocate of treat giving when going to the potty outside. My 12 week old pup hasn't had any accidents in 3 days (and we've only had her for a week and a half). She knew she was supposed to go outside about 5 days after we got her, but she'd have the occasional accident about once a day. I'd give her a half a cheerio each time she'd go outside, and it worked great!!! I really had to watch her constantly and bring her outside often, but whenever she went outside she'd get her treat, and when she went inside we'd usually catch her mid act and say NO and pick her up, put her outside and praise her and give her a treat. She caught on pretty quick. After she goes about 2 weeks with no accidents then I'll stop giving her a treat when she goes outside, and just reward her with praise. We also left our sliding door open all day long so she knew she could just go out there whenever she wanted and do her thing. Now she'll sit infront of the door and wait until we notice her, or she'll make a fuss until we open it.

08-26-2008, 03:03 PM	#4
roxybc Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 83	I'm a big advocate of treat giving when going to the potty outside. My 12 week old pup hasn't had any accidents in 3 days (and we've only had her for a week and a half). She knew she was supposed to go outside about 5 days after we got her, but she'd have the occasional accident about once a day. I'd give her a half a cheerio each time she'd go outside, and it worked great!!! I really had to watch her constantly and bring her outside often, but whenever she went outside she'd get her treat, and when she went inside we'd usually catch her mid act and say NO and pick her up, put her outside and praise her and give her a treat. She caught on pretty quick. After she goes about 2 weeks with no accidents then I'll stop giving her a treat when she goes outside, and just reward her with praise. We also left our sliding door open all day long so she knew she could just go out there whenever she wanted and do her thing. Now she'll sit infront of the door and wait until we notice her, or she'll make a fuss until we open it.