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Originally Posted by Chipmunk01  Hello everyone!
I just got my 12 week old male yorkie about a week ago. His name is chip and he's got lots of personality! I have a few questions on how to start good habits with him early.
1. When I leave for work in the morning I put him in the guest bathroom which is a pretty good size. I put his kennel in there along with water and two pads by the door. The reason I do this is each time I leave, Chip flips out barking and whining and the excitement causes him to urinate. So while we trick him into using the pad inadvertently he steps in it repeatedly while whining.
Would a puppy litter box be better?
2. For those who have trained their adult males to eliminate indoors only, do they naturally continue to squat?
3. Do kongs help keep them busy while trying to exit and is 12 weeks too young to put peanut butter in the kong?
Thanks to everyone in advance!
Jamie |
Welcome to YT! Congrats on your new yorkie! Here's my response...
1. I've never used the puppy litter box and am not sure if that works better. I've always used the pads and it worked well for me. Although I do have to wash the paw everytime I come home. T
2. I have a female furbaby...so not sure.
3. There's a puppy kong stuff'n paste in which can be given to puppies 8 weeks and older. Here's the website for more info -
Kong Pet Toys. Legendary strength, quality, and performance!. The Kong has definitely helped keep Cassi busy for a little bit and she absolutely loves the peanut butter paste. I usually give it to her right before I leave. You can also try the Everlasting Treat Ball, although I'm not sure at what age you can start giving that to them.