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QuickSilver · 04-14-2009, 08:39 AM

Aw, sorry to hear about the rain interfering with your yorkies in training! That's part of why I decided to use pads for Thor, because I realized that he hates the rain so much he'd probably rather go indoors and face the consequences.

I don't know if this will help, but I think the most daunting part of potty training is the first week, when you have your eyes glued to them. What helped me a lot during this period was to get Thor a ton of exercise outside (again, tough in the rain). That made "watching" him a lot easier, because 90% of the time he was napping on my couch.

Sorry to hear about the poo on the couch. It does sound like maybe she would have picked a better spot (maybe right by the door?) if she weren't scared and in an unfamiliar situation.

Every time I think Thor is the worst dog ever when it comes to potty training, I find something to be thankful for. While he is very free with his pee, he's pretty judicious with his poop.

04-14-2009, 08:39 AM	#322
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Aw, sorry to hear about the rain interfering with your yorkies in training! That's part of why I decided to use pads for Thor, because I realized that he hates the rain so much he'd probably rather go indoors and face the consequences. I don't know if this will help, but I think the most daunting part of potty training is the first week, when you have your eyes glued to them. What helped me a lot during this period was to get Thor a ton of exercise outside (again, tough in the rain). That made "watching" him a lot easier, because 90% of the time he was napping on my couch. Sorry to hear about the poo on the couch. It does sound like maybe she would have picked a better spot (maybe right by the door?) if she weren't scared and in an unfamiliar situation. Every time I think Thor is the worst dog ever when it comes to potty training, I find something to be thankful for. While he is very free with his pee, he's pretty judicious with his poop. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger. Last edited by QuickSilver; 04-14-2009 at 08:42 AM.