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socalblondiex · 01-12-2010, 03:47 PM

Hi . .

I recently adopted an adorable Morkie (maltese yorkie mix) puppy! My boyfriend and I named him Dallas - not for the Cowboys though

He is about 12 weeks old and has been with me for approx 2 weeks so far!

I wanted to start training him right away but I live in a condo, which has made things a little more difficult! My initial frustration was because it simply seems as if he either doesn't want to listen to me or doesn't care. But maybe it's just because he's a puppy and is just a ball full of energy?

I am currently in school full time and also work full time, so I am not home very often. Luckily my boyfriend helps me out a lot and Dallas is never home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time!

However, since we are gone for a few hours at a time, I have been trying to train Dallas to use the pee pads. I recently bought him an exercise play pen and placed his bed and toys at one side with a pee pad at the other. Whenever I am around he does an amazing job at going potty on the pads. However, when nobody is home for a few hours at a time, he drags the pee pad around, making his pee and poop fly everywhere, which defeats the whole purpose of having a pee pad in the first place!!

I'm assuming he does this because he gets bored and restless when we are not home to play with him, but does anyone have any advice on how to teach him this is a "no no" . . . I tried to even tape down the pee pad so he couldnt play with it, rip it up, and drag it around, but he still managed to get it to come loose. =/

Also, what should I do when I come home and everything is thrown around like that? Is it too late to tell him "NO" since it's after the fact and he probably won't know what he did wrong?

Another thing . . . Does anyone have any advice when it comes to punishment? Right now I tend to give him a stern "NO" when he does something he's not allowed to do (i.e. chewing on computer cords, peeing off the pee pad, etc). Dallas definitely recognizes and knows when I am upset with him, but just looks at me blankly or goes and hides. Then, he's back to doing the same thing a few minutes later.

Finally, he has no interest in sitting or coming. When I say "come here Dallas" (even when we are playing) he never comes, whether I'm laying on the ground in front of him trying to play with him or whether I'm calling him from across the room when he's getting too close to the stairs (I recently bought a puppy gate to avoid this problem altogether!)

Also, when I ask him to sit for his food or a treat he stares at me blankly. Is there a way to teach him how to sit?

My family had a yellow lab when I was growing up, but I've never had to train a toy puppy, so any advice will help! I want to give this puppy the best home ever, but also want him to be well-behaved!

Thank you!!!

01-12-2010, 03:47 PM	#1
socalblondiex YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2	New MORKIE Owner - Need Help! Hi . . I recently adopted an adorable Morkie (maltese yorkie mix) puppy! My boyfriend and I named him Dallas - not for the Cowboys though He is about 12 weeks old and has been with me for approx 2 weeks so far! I wanted to start training him right away but I live in a condo, which has made things a little more difficult! My initial frustration was because it simply seems as if he either doesn't want to listen to me or doesn't care. But maybe it's just because he's a puppy and is just a ball full of energy? I am currently in school full time and also work full time, so I am not home very often. Luckily my boyfriend helps me out a lot and Dallas is never home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time! However, since we are gone for a few hours at a time, I have been trying to train Dallas to use the pee pads. I recently bought him an exercise play pen and placed his bed and toys at one side with a pee pad at the other. Whenever I am around he does an amazing job at going potty on the pads. However, when nobody is home for a few hours at a time, he drags the pee pad around, making his pee and poop fly everywhere, which defeats the whole purpose of having a pee pad in the first place!! I'm assuming he does this because he gets bored and restless when we are not home to play with him, but does anyone have any advice on how to teach him this is a "no no" . . . I tried to even tape down the pee pad so he couldnt play with it, rip it up, and drag it around, but he still managed to get it to come loose. =/ Also, what should I do when I come home and everything is thrown around like that? Is it too late to tell him "NO" since it's after the fact and he probably won't know what he did wrong? Another thing . . . Does anyone have any advice when it comes to punishment? Right now I tend to give him a stern "NO" when he does something he's not allowed to do (i.e. chewing on computer cords, peeing off the pee pad, etc). Dallas definitely recognizes and knows when I am upset with him, but just looks at me blankly or goes and hides. Then, he's back to doing the same thing a few minutes later. Finally, he has no interest in sitting or coming. When I say "come here Dallas" (even when we are playing) he never comes, whether I'm laying on the ground in front of him trying to play with him or whether I'm calling him from across the room when he's getting too close to the stairs (I recently bought a puppy gate to avoid this problem altogether!) Also, when I ask him to sit for his food or a treat he stares at me blankly. Is there a way to teach him how to sit? My family had a yellow lab when I was growing up, but I've never had to train a toy puppy, so any advice will help! I want to give this puppy the best home ever, but also want him to be well-behaved! Thank you!!! Last edited by socalblondiex; 01-12-2010 at 03:49 PM.