My Yorkie Is Being So Disobidient
 

I just had a baby 4 months ago, and my yorkie, rocco, has been worse than ever. He had little accidents here and there, but now he just does it where ever he wants. When I take him outside he runs away from me to chase squriels birds and other animals and if I don't take him out, he does pee pee or poop on the floor, carpet, next to chairs, bags...etc...I tried wee wee pads, he'll do it there when he pleases, and I tried the housebreaking drops and that works for the moment..anyone have any inexpensive suggestions??? Please help!

Kelly :confused:

Sibling Rivalry
 

Your yorkie is acting out his rivalry with the new baby. He is jealous. It is perfectly normal. My mom had a dachshund for 6 years and then she had my kid sister (the other 4 kids were here when we got the dog). The dog was completely housebroken and trained to do tricks, etc. Then my sister came along and the dog reverted back to not being housebroken. Doty (the dog) was real specific, she would only pee next to the couch where the baby was napping or next to the crib. My mom loved this dog but nothing she did would retrain Doty. She finally had to rehome her to a family that did not have any babies, but older kids. I think that what I would do is start over with the pups training. Make sure that the pup gets lots of positive attention, at this point, the pup will take any attention from you, even negative for misbehaving. It is just like having an older kid and bringing home a new baby. Do exactly what you would do if this was an older brother or sister and was reacting to sibling rivalry. Lots of attention, petting, etc., retraining, do not make a fuss over the peeing etc, just quietly clean it up, I think that once the pup does not get any attention over it (even negative is a response) he will stop doing it. In the meantime start over with what worked before with training him. Good luck

Thank you so much I will do what you said..wish me luck
 

kelly

You got it
 

Kelly - I do wish you luck. These yorkies are extremely sensitive little pups. Your pup is feeling replaced, and cannot take it so he/she misbehaves to get your attention. Be patient, start over and give lots of praise and attention. My Bengie reverted after his hospitalization and I had to start over, took about 4-6 weeks to get back to where we were. Now, Bengie barks and barks or brings me his leash when he needs to go. Just be patient and consistent, he will get back to where he was. Good luck