House Breaking. . .AGH!!!
Posted 07-24-2009 at 06:55 PM by acn122
HELP!!!!!
I am absolutely in love with JC. At this time of my life, he is my best friend and my salvation. I have wanted a Yorkie forever and I finally found the one I've been searching for.
My problem???
I CANNOT house break him! I have tried everything and nothing has worked.
He is so smart and I know he knows he is not supposed to go in the house, but even if I let him out 10 times a day, he still goes on the floor. I can't leave him alone for 5 minutes. If I don't take him with me, he'll go 3-4 times right at the door.
I got him when he was 9 months old and he was not house broken and it is now 4 months later and no success.
My fiance and I will be buying a house within the next 5-6 months and I will not be able to keep him. My fiance will not put up with it and quite frankly, I am getting a bit flustered. I adore him, but I cannot live like this.
I know he can hold himself because he can sleep 8-9 hours straight and not go.
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP!!! I will be devastated if I have to give him up.
4 months is not a long time, but I have fallen for him, hard, and he for me.
I am absolutely in love with JC. At this time of my life, he is my best friend and my salvation. I have wanted a Yorkie forever and I finally found the one I've been searching for.
My problem???
I CANNOT house break him! I have tried everything and nothing has worked.
He is so smart and I know he knows he is not supposed to go in the house, but even if I let him out 10 times a day, he still goes on the floor. I can't leave him alone for 5 minutes. If I don't take him with me, he'll go 3-4 times right at the door.
I got him when he was 9 months old and he was not house broken and it is now 4 months later and no success.
My fiance and I will be buying a house within the next 5-6 months and I will not be able to keep him. My fiance will not put up with it and quite frankly, I am getting a bit flustered. I adore him, but I cannot live like this.
I know he can hold himself because he can sleep 8-9 hours straight and not go.
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP!!! I will be devastated if I have to give him up.
4 months is not a long time, but I have fallen for him, hard, and he for me.
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HousebreakingThis works for me bellie bands and thin maxie pads in the house until you take him out, remove bellie band and go outside to potty. Chris & Amore' | |
Posted 07-25-2009 at 08:21 PM by chrisd58 |
I got Lilly when she was 8 months old & she also wasn't potty trained. My intention was to pee pad train her due to my work schedule. I tried several different pads & found one that she seemed to respond to better than others - Nature's Miracle Training Pads (green backing). They are supposed to have a "grass" scent. I would put them in the kitchen in case she missed it would only be on the tile. I would say it took me 6+ months to really say that she was learning. There was even a time or two that she regreesed. Everytime she would pee right in front of me, I would pick her up, take her & put her on the pads & tell her to "pee pee on the papers." I started buying doggie diapers for when I took her to my Mom's house & that got to be expensive, so I am now buying Pamper's baby diapers & cutting a hole in them for the tail (the poo comes out too-no mess). I too feel like I have a smart dog, but she just does not get the hang of potty training. When I'm home, she ALWAYS uses her pads (finally), but if I am gone, she will pee on the carpet. So, I put a diaper on her when I go to work & take it off when I get home. I can NOT & will NOT get rid of her (I don't believe in that) - she is my LIFE & since she doesn't mind the diaper, all is well. Also, I bought a piece of vinyl lattice, instead of gates, & cut it to fit in doorways or to go in front of the stairs to keep her out of places I can't see her. It is cheap & flexible. If she is out of sight, she will pee. I wish I could help you & I wish I could help Lilly, but I have decided this is how it's going to be. I love her so much & she brings me so much joy that I am willing to sacrifice. It is a lot less stressful too. | |
Posted 07-28-2009 at 11:53 AM by tootsiebell |