To make it easier on you, have multiple sets of everything. Have extra washable beds so when he soils one it can be immediately removed (or first thing when you get home) and laundered, but most importantly, replaced with a clean one. Do the same with any toys that get soiled. Plus the toy rotation will help alleviate boredom. Eventually, he will prefer clean over dirty as he learns to potty on the pads. Focus potty training on your days off. Two days in a row of intense, consistant training can work wonders, as opposed to train before work, mess up all day, train again in the evening. Do what you can as time allows on workdays, but really reinforce the training on the weekends (or days off). Very important to keep him clean too. Check his feet for poop if he walks in it, and gently wash and dry them. Check his butt for hangers-on, and wipe his penis. View this as bonding time, not as a pain in the butt. he'll appreciate it too, and will learn to seek you out when he needs cleaning.(when he gets older).
Setting routines is great at this point as other members have said, just don't expect perfect results. Actually, don't expect any results, cause then you'll be extra happy when he does begin to do right. Do stop and allow him potty breaks every 1-2 hours, encourage him by placing him on the pad and saying 'potty' or whatever word you choose to use. Also after he eats, as soon as he wakes from naps and in the morning, and before bed. Look for him to give you a sign or indication that he has to go. When you recognize this sign, it will be easier to anticipate his needs and to assist him to do the right thing, till he learns. If he makes a mistake, it's your fault for not paying attention.
And reread Mardelin's posts ... she breeds and raises Yorkies and knows her stuff, and can give you more age-appropriate ideas for training him. |