 Piddle-pad-trained male? Is it possible?
Does anyone have a male Yorkie that is trained to use a pad?
I've tried to train my male Yorkie to use a pad in the bathroom for almost one year--since he was 12 weeks old. He'll piddle on it first thing in the morning when he gets out of bed (my bed), but almost never on his own during the day. (He sleeps on my bed at night--so no accidents then.)
Has anyone tried a cage? He's 15 months old now.
I've tried almost every suggestion (treats + praise, mopping piddle with the pad, putting his pudding on the pad, different brands, etc.). Except I have not tried putting him in a cage with just a bed and the pad (I guess that would be about a 2 foot x 4 foot?). (Putting him in a cage seemed mean. But, if that works for little boy Yorkies, I'll try it.)
My Yorkie book said that they would be very hard to potty train--especially males--so I was expecting it to be hard. He's worth it! |