Hi Everyone! I just happened to stumble upon this site when I was searching for housebreaking assistance/info. Let me start by saying I have owned a few dogs previously (mixed, terriers, etc) but never a Yorkie. My family and I picked up a Yorkie Mix Pup (his name is Kody!) last weekend 11/26 he's about 12 wks now and we've basically had him for going on 2 wks. Now I get it he's a pup and it will take him some time before he is 'house broken' but its been really frustrating. I have heard that Yorkie's are the absolutely worse when it comes to training and that didnt make me feel any better
So I constantly bring him out as soon as I see him squatting and I'll say NO! Grab him up and proceed to take him out to the grass where he just sniffs and sniffs and doesnt do a thing (he may do number 1 sometimes!) but as soon as I bring him in there he goes pooping on our carpet! I tried giving him treats and good praise when he does go and I thought it was helping but he seems to not be getting it and I dont want to use 'pads' in the house...I am not a fan of them and I feel it confuses them (no offense to those that do). But I guess I just need some helpful advice or words of encouragement
I am trying to be patient and its only been the second week but I feel like he just isnt getting it and he is literally pooping everywhere if I dont watch him like a hawk....then when I do catch him he doesnt go outside!!
I am at my wits...my wife is giving me the side eye so I am trying spending time with Kody and trying to get him in a routine but he is just not clicking.....please help me
any advice, guidance or therapy sessions would be appreciated!