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luvmymonkies · 06-24-2005, 11:36 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to YorkieTalk and desperately need your help! I have had Monkey, a 17 month old male (not neutered), since he was 4 months old. He was very smart and seemed to learn to go potty on paper or outside very easily and he went everywhere with me. He was doing very good...until I got Maddie. She was 12 weeks old. Since then, Monkey has just thrown any training he has ever had out the window. He lifts his leg on everything and poops wherever. This has made it impossible to properly train Maddie (now 5 months old). She does whatever he does. I NEVER SEE THEM DO IT!!! They know they're doing something wrong! My apartment has turned into a doggy-potty-haven!!! I'm even taking out the carpets and putting hardwood floors this weekend. I'm hoping to start over from here. Any advice on training older dogs? I feel I have done such a horrible job

. The worst part is that I can't take them anywhere and Maddie is not getting the socialization that Monkey did. They are so sweet and loving and I just want us all to be happy.

chloeandj · 06-24-2005, 11:46 PM

He needs a belly band. That way you don't have to worry about where he's hiking that little leg and enjoy him. I think it will be vertually impossible to expect him to be potty trained with a little girl running around and he's not neutered.

Shanatink · 06-24-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

He needs a belly band. That way you don't have to worry about where he's hiking that little leg and enjoy him. I think it will be vertually impossible to expect him to be potty trained with a little girl running around and he's not neutered.

would a belly band work on a monkey? Wouldnt he need a diaper? I am not sure about their anotomy...

Is it out of the question to get him neutered?

chloeandj · 06-25-2005, 12:05 AM

LOL! How gross would it be if it really was a monkey marking the house?

Shanatink · 06-25-2005, 12:17 AM

OKay I think I am stupid. I thought it was a real monkey. Is 'Monkey' a dog?

chloeandj · 06-25-2005, 12:19 AM

is this Yorkitalk or monkey talk?

lmao

Shanatink · 06-25-2005, 12:20 AM

OK, I just re-read that. ChloeandJ was right- need belly band. Its 3:00 am , I need to go to bed. I am so delirious I thought we were talking about a real monkey!

Stitches29 · 06-25-2005, 01:19 AM

Sounds like Monkey is jealous. Include him in everything. Wouldn't hurt to have him neutered also.

myorkiebabies · 06-25-2005, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

OKay I think I am stupid. I thought it was a real monkey. Is 'Monkey' a dog?

OK,I am LMAO right now

You are too funny

Annadoodle · 06-25-2005, 02:14 AM

I'm sitting here on YT this a.m. trying to catch up...
and you guys Crack me up!!! LOL

Julie1 · 06-25-2005, 02:20 AM

He is marking - best way to stop it is to neuter him and when she is old enough her too. Then start from scratch as if they are both pups again. The belly band won't teach him to stop training is the only way.

red98vett · 06-25-2005, 03:50 AM

lol....that WAS funny - I don't have boys but lots of people use belly bands and I agree with Jules - keep potty training and don't feel bad - you didn't do a bad job - they just try to get away with what they can and most of the time it seems to be peeing in the house. You got good advise and I want to wish you luck with the floors - you can always use area rugs - but I found when I had wood floors - they have a tendency to pee on the little rugs...I now have Tile and can clean up really easily.

Laura · 06-25-2005, 04:36 AM

Hilarious - just be glad you don't have a monkey!

I have hard tile, too. I buy those cheap little rugs at walmart because the dogs will pee on them, it doesn't run through the grout like a river. I just pick them up and throw them in the wash. I can tell by the bottom if they have been peed on. Then I throw another down. Recently they marked them down from $5 to $2.50, so I got another handful.

luvmymonkies · 06-25-2005, 06:46 AM

THANK GOODNESS I DON'T HAVE A REAL MONKEY!!

I would really have my hands full! You guys are funny. Thanks for the advice. I have recently thought of a belly band. It's definitely worth a try. I didn't neuter him because I wanted to breed him. He is 3 lbs and so beautiful! Maddie is equally georgous (I'll post pics soon). Does anyone happen to use a litter box? I recently started trying that as well. So far, they're just eating the litter. Will they ever learn?

Shanatink · 06-25-2005, 08:32 AM

Ya now that I have slept a few hours I went back and looked at that post and now I feel really goofy. Dont hold it against me guys. Yes my hair color is naturally blond and yes I can be extremely silly

. anyways good luck pottty training your dog

. And belly bands and diapers are not meant to keep you from potty training they are just meant for when they have little accidents especailly when you cant take them out for awhile because your gone or something. We are workign on potty training chloe and she started sleeping with us so I am putting a diaper on her when she is in our bed only.

06-24-2005, 11:36 PM	#1
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	I'm in BIG trouble! How do I stop it? Hello everyone. I am new to YorkieTalk and desperately need your help! I have had Monkey, a 17 month old male (not neutered), since he was 4 months old. He was very smart and seemed to learn to go potty on paper or outside very easily and he went everywhere with me. He was doing very good...until I got Maddie. She was 12 weeks old. Since then, Monkey has just thrown any training he has ever had out the window. He lifts his leg on everything and poops wherever. This has made it impossible to properly train Maddie (now 5 months old). She does whatever he does. I NEVER SEE THEM DO IT!!! They know they're doing something wrong! My apartment has turned into a doggy-potty-haven!!! I'm even taking out the carpets and putting hardwood floors this weekend. I'm hoping to start over from here. Any advice on training older dogs? I feel I have done such a horrible job . The worst part is that I can't take them anywhere and Maddie is not getting the socialization that Monkey did. They are so sweet and loving and I just want us all to be happy.

06-25-2005, 12:17 AM	#5
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	OKay I think I am stupid. I thought it was a real monkey. Is 'Monkey' a dog? __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

06-25-2005, 12:20 AM	#7
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	OK, I just re-read that. ChloeandJ was right- need belly band. Its 3:00 am , I need to go to bed. I am so delirious I thought we were talking about a real monkey! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

06-25-2005, 01:19 AM	#8
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Sounds like Monkey is jealous. Include him in everything. Wouldn't hurt to have him neutered also. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-25-2005, 02:14 AM	#10
Annadoodle A Yorkie Touched My Heart Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "soon to be" MO Posts: 1,550	Lol I'm sitting here on YT this a.m. trying to catch up... and you guys Crack me up!!! LOL __________________ Melissa & "Sophie Girl" Support Our Troops Supporting Courtney's Fight

06-24-2005, 11:46 PM	#2
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	He needs a belly band. That way you don't have to worry about where he's hiking that little leg and enjoy him. I think it will be vertually impossible to expect him to be potty trained with a little girl running around and he's not neutered.

06-25-2005, 12:05 AM	#4
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	LOL! How gross would it be if it really was a monkey marking the house?

06-25-2005, 12:19 AM	#6
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	is this Yorkitalk or monkey talk? lmao

06-25-2005, 02:20 AM	#11
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	He is marking - best way to stop it is to neuter him and when she is old enough her too. Then start from scratch as if they are both pups again. The belly band won't teach him to stop training is the only way.

06-25-2005, 03:50 AM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	lol....that WAS funny - I don't have boys but lots of people use belly bands and I agree with Jules - keep potty training and don't feel bad - you didn't do a bad job - they just try to get away with what they can and most of the time it seems to be peeing in the house. You got good advise and I want to wish you luck with the floors - you can always use area rugs - but I found when I had wood floors - they have a tendency to pee on the little rugs...I now have Tile and can clean up really easily. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

06-25-2005, 04:36 AM	#13
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	Hilarious - just be glad you don't have a monkey! I have hard tile, too. I buy those cheap little rugs at walmart because the dogs will pee on them, it doesn't run through the grout like a river. I just pick them up and throw them in the wash. I can tell by the bottom if they have been peed on. Then I throw another down. Recently they marked them down from $5 to $2.50, so I got another handful. __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

06-25-2005, 06:46 AM	#14
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	THANK GOODNESS I DON'T HAVE A REAL MONKEY!! I would really have my hands full! You guys are funny. Thanks for the advice. I have recently thought of a belly band. It's definitely worth a try. I didn't neuter him because I wanted to breed him. He is 3 lbs and so beautiful! Maddie is equally georgous (I'll post pics soon). Does anyone happen to use a litter box? I recently started trying that as well. So far, they're just eating the litter. Will they ever learn?

06-25-2005, 08:32 AM	#15
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Ya now that I have slept a few hours I went back and looked at that post and now I feel really goofy. Dont hold it against me guys. Yes my hair color is naturally blond and yes I can be extremely silly . anyways good luck pottty training your dog . And belly bands and diapers are not meant to keep you from potty training they are just meant for when they have little accidents especailly when you cant take them out for awhile because your gone or something. We are workign on potty training chloe and she started sleeping with us so I am putting a diaper on her when she is in our bed only. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com