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Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

Zoey Lynn was doing so good going on her wee wee pads (she can't go outside by herself until we patched up the yard) but now, after we got her spayed she is so spiteful!! If I yell at her, she goes and pees on my bed room floor or the living room carpet, really anywhere BUT her wee wee pad ! I have to say she DOES pee on the wee wee pads in the morning, but that's about it lol. I need some help or advice before this drives me crazy and the more I try to correct her, the more spiteful she is. I'm not sure what to do anymore!

Hi Kristen,

First, she has just recently been spayed. It's quite common for them to have potty mistakes after a spay. I've never believed they are spiteful. I don't believe they think that way.

Second, don't yell at her. It will just make her nervous and may cause more accidents.

Are you being consistent in using the pads or are you taking her out sometimes, too? If you are only using the pads, are you taking her to them as soon as she wakes? Since you are planning on eventually using the outdoors, why not put her leash on her and take her out every so often? Just remember to be consistent in whatever you do. Praise her and even give her a tiny treat when she goes where she should. And don't forget that many of them go through a period after being spayed that they have potty accidents. Your household has been interrupted with some emergencies lately and sometimes these things can cause an upset in our yorkies. Try to be patient and only praise her. Never yell at her. Scold if you see her have the accident and immediately take her to her pads or outside - whichever you are going to use. They are smart. They can learn.