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Old 05-01-2014, 09:10 AM   #2
Maximo
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Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on your new pup! I brought Teddy home when he was 8 months old and he was strictly outdoor trained. I re-trained him to use pads as well.

Peeing on the pad he took to naturally, but he did not want to poop indoors. I had to corral him using baby gates in a smallish area with several pads lined up. Honestly, it was a sad exercise because he was so desperate to go outdoors to do his business. When he finally couldn't wait any longer, he did it. I praised him profusely, gave him a treat, and disposed of the pad immediately. When he saw how happy I was and that I cleaned up right away, then he was willing to keep doing it.

Admittedly, I had the advantage of having another Yorkie in the house to set an example for Teddy.

Here is my blog post with more tips that may help you:
Potty Training Small Dogs - Dog Life and Style

There are some people who use litter boxes, but I worry about the dogs potentially eating the litter. Pads are a more popular option.
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