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Originally Posted by APenichet I was reading about dogs that are left in areas with their "mess" for long periods of time and how after a while, they just don't care and become "untrainable". This is a concern because some of the dogs we've looked at and were considering were four or five months old and had been cooped up in pet shops for a month or more...and I know pet shops try, but it's kind of hard to stay on top of cleaning 15+ dogs' cages.
Does anyone know if they can be house trained? Ever? If there are any certain tricks that can be use to house break them??
" Dorothy"  is ripping my heart out...  I want so badly to drive down there and scoop her up!! And Harrison too!! Awwww!! Temptation is made worse when we have the funds to scoop them both up!! |
Puppies or dogs that come from pet shops are really hard to house train because they are use to going when they want to and wherever they want to, but that does not mean it is impossible. One thing to keep in mind is that due to fact that alot of pet shops keep the puppies in the cages where they learn these bad habits can have alot of health problems because of it. The trick to house training pet shop puppies is to be consistent and patient, these puppies will take longer to housetrain than a yorkie from a good breeder. Take your yorkie out every couple of hours to start off with. If he/she does happen to go outside praise them like they just did the best thing in the world and give them a special treat for going. Always take your yorkie out to the bathroom every time right after, she eats, plays, and wakes up from a nap. Remember if you let her out of her crate make sure you are paying attention to her 100 percent, it only takes a minute for them to wander off and go on the rug. If you catch her in the act, do not scold her or punish her, this will only cause her to go when you are not looking. Instead pick her up and rush her outside or if you start off with pad training, then rush her to her nearest pad. Make sure you clean the area up with a good cleaner so she won't be attracted to it again, natures miracle is a good product. It really is much easier and better to purchase a puppy from a breeder, but I know it can be hard to find a breeder with available pups, and then you go to a pet store and see those adorable faces, but if you do purchase a puppy from a pet shop, you will have your work cut out so be prepared! If you felt like waiting a little while, there are alot of breeders that will have puppies available soon, because alot of breeders will have puppies available as spring continues, it is one of the peak times for new puppies to be born and sold. Good Luck on your puppy hunting!!
