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Originally Posted by bchgirl  No it's not correct. He has no idea why he is being scolded. If you aren't catching the accident when it happens...you've simply given him too much free reign without supervision.
If you are training to go outside...take him out on the hour every hour ...use a command of some sort...go potty, then treat and praise like heck when he goes. Use the same door outside every time also...he will soon associate going to that particular door with going potty outside and will begin to let you know he needs to go outside.. |
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Originally Posted by DexterBoy Dexter is 12 weeks now and also still has accidents in the house. We only got him less than 2 weeks ago and he was not potty trained at all. We don't have a schedule to take him out, but try to do it very often. First thing as he wakes up, after food, after naps and usually once during the night cause he wakes up, and also if we catch him circling around and sniffing too much. We use 2 doors, basement and front door, is that messing up with training? How long does potty training usually take? |
Sounds like a great schedule!
You both may have better luck catching them pottying in the right place, then praise the heck out of them and give them a treat. Scolding a puppy can confuse them and make them fearful of you... and fearful of even going potty. Ignore the accidents (just clean it up) and concentrate on rewarding good behaviors! Yorkies seem to understand that better and quicker.