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deloria_mccarty · 01-07-2009, 07:36 AM

Jackson is 8wks old and im crate training him. I've only had him 3 days now and he started out really well the first 2 days training but has had some set backs. Im trying to take him out as much as possible and im wondering if its too confusing to use puppy pads along with the crate?

chachi · 01-07-2009, 07:49 AM

Well for one thing he is really young and your going to have to be patient. Also for now only train him one way to use the pads or to go outside both is confusing. Later on after he has on way down you can try to train the other also. Good luck

Lorraine · 01-07-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by deloria_mccarty

Jackson is 8wks old and im crate training him. I've only had him 3 days now and he started out really well the first 2 days training but has had some set backs. Im trying to take him out as much as possible and im wondering if its too confusing to use puppy pads along with the crate?

He is far too young, should still be with his breeder.
You cannot even begin to crate train at this age and I discourage that method with yorkies anyway. At his age, it is like trying to toilet train a 2 month old human baby.
Stick with the pee pads.

Britster · 01-07-2009, 08:03 AM

aw, i have a jackson too! i got jackson at 9 weeks and began crate training him and he did absolutely fine. he'd bark for a while though but he'd eventually quiet down. i see nothing wrong with crate training at 8 weeks.

and yes, either train one way or the other, don't try to teach him both. he'll be really confused, especially so young.

consistency and schedule is the key! keep him on the same schedule every day. let him out every hour, or half hour. you'll learn when he has to go potty. he's very young and can't hold it long so be sure to take him out often. leave no room for mistakes and when you can't watch him 24/7 keep him locked in a crate or a pen.

you can expect many set backs. you've only had him for 3 days.

Oliver7 · 01-07-2009, 08:44 AM

My little Oliver is nine weeks today and is doing really well with potty pads!

mommaofmia · 01-07-2009, 10:08 AM

Welcome to YT.....

phfgkl · 01-07-2009, 10:16 AM

welcome. How long are you keeping him confined at a time? At his age, about 2 hours is the longest he should be crated. I really am not a crate person, I prefer the xpens. If you're not taking him outside to potty and using pee pads, then that won't confuse him, when you take him out, get him to the pee pad and don't let him off until he potties. If he pees on the floor, you can always wipe it up with a pp towel, then put the pee on his pad, that way he can smell the scent. My first yorkie was almost 7 weeks, I used the xpen for her, she had the pee pad down in about 2-3 weeks. good luck

OneShinyface · 01-07-2009, 11:11 AM

Welcome to YT! I got my pup at 6 weeks. I tried the x-pen thing and she hated it that first week. I then resorted to leaving her in the bathroom with her pee pad, dog bed, food & water. She did okay with that...only there was pee everywhere

. Now we're in a new apt so I had her spend time in her x-pen with me right there and she cried, but nothing like the last time.

This is Day 3 of her in the x-pen in the kitchen and I hope she's doing okay. I put her crate inside and hooked the door to the pen so she could go in and nap when she wanted. She peed on the pad like she was supposed to and hadn't figured out how to jump out yet so I guess all is good.

01-07-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
deloria_mccarty Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX, USA Posts: 11	New 8wk Yorkie....need help! Jackson is 8wks old and im crate training him. I've only had him 3 days now and he started out really well the first 2 days training but has had some set backs. Im trying to take him out as much as possible and im wondering if its too confusing to use puppy pads along with the crate?

01-07-2009, 07:49 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Well for one thing he is really young and your going to have to be patient. Also for now only train him one way to use the pads or to go outside both is confusing. Later on after he has on way down you can try to train the other also. Good luck __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	aw, i have a jackson too! i got jackson at 9 weeks and began crate training him and he did absolutely fine. he'd bark for a while though but he'd eventually quiet down. i see nothing wrong with crate training at 8 weeks. and yes, either train one way or the other, don't try to teach him both. he'll be really confused, especially so young. consistency and schedule is the key! keep him on the same schedule every day. let him out every hour, or half hour. you'll learn when he has to go potty. he's very young and can't hold it long so be sure to take him out often. leave no room for mistakes and when you can't watch him 24/7 keep him locked in a crate or a pen. you can expect many set backs. you've only had him for 3 days. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-07-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
Oliver7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 20	My little Oliver is nine weeks today and is doing really well with potty pads! __________________ ~Steph and Oliver ~

01-07-2009, 10:08 AM	#6
mommaofmia Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mo Posts: 391	Welcome to YT..... __________________ Mia and Karen

01-07-2009, 10:16 AM	#7
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	welcome. How long are you keeping him confined at a time? At his age, about 2 hours is the longest he should be crated. I really am not a crate person, I prefer the xpens. If you're not taking him outside to potty and using pee pads, then that won't confuse him, when you take him out, get him to the pee pad and don't let him off until he potties. If he pees on the floor, you can always wipe it up with a pp towel, then put the pee on his pad, that way he can smell the scent. My first yorkie was almost 7 weeks, I used the xpen for her, she had the pee pad down in about 2-3 weeks. good luck

01-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
OneShinyface Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 105	Welcome to YT! I got my pup at 6 weeks. I tried the x-pen thing and she hated it that first week. I then resorted to leaving her in the bathroom with her pee pad, dog bed, food & water. She did okay with that...only there was pee everywhere . Now we're in a new apt so I had her spend time in her x-pen with me right there and she cried, but nothing like the last time. This is Day 3 of her in the x-pen in the kitchen and I hope she's doing okay. I put her crate inside and hooked the door to the pen so she could go in and nap when she wanted. She peed on the pad like she was supposed to and hadn't figured out how to jump out yet so I guess all is good.