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Not sure she'll ever be fully trained *sigh* I have a yorkie who is almost 7 months old and I am getting a bit discouraged about the housebreaking thing... I'll be honest, we aren't the most routine people when it comes to feeding, taking the dogs out, etc. but our beagles have always done fine (and beagles are notoriously difficult to housebreak). My pup, Sadie, has her good days and her bad days. Lately she seems to be regressing. She'll go out and run around for 5-20 minutes, then come in and poop on my floor! We have a 13 month old and are building an addition so I can't just let her run around because if she messes and I don't see it, it could be 'lost' for awhile, or until my daughter finds it! So I feel bad that she has to be cooped up so much, but I can't watch her every move, and even in a confined space she manages to do something when I turn my head... I am looking for others who have this problem, or have had this problem, and I am wondering if it is still just an age thing...? I just feel discouraged because I want her to be able to hang around the house with the rest of the family! Thanks for input! |
:aimeeyork We had a time with our Chewy too. I was really discouraged. I read a post on here where a lady rewarded her yorkie with Butterscotch chips when he pottied outside. We got some chips and every time Chewy did his "business" outside we rewarded him with a chip. In no time he was asking to go out and we very rarely have accidents. He makes sure when he goes out he gets his chip! I'm so glad I had Yorkie talk help. I would have never thought of using Butterscotch chips as a reward but I have read where dogs have sweet tooths. I was almost at my wits end. Hope you find something that will work for you too. |
They do regress and she is still young (IMO) to be allowed a whole lot of freedom. Try to keep up the routine and praising and treat rewards. I use Peanut Butter Chips from the baking isle. They are very, very small, so she won't get filled up, but still very effective. But only use these special treats for good potty behavior. If you are training her outside, make sure to have the treat in your pocket so you can reward her immediately for good potty! |
It's tough when first training a puppy Because you'll think Oh they have it and you can rest easy and then :eek: Ahhh, they poop and pee in the house But if you have lots going on in the house contain her in an area where she won't do much damage Now as far as pooping goes ... she eats? She needs to poop If you take her out and she doesn't poop after eating she'll likely poop in the house peeing is a bit harder for now keep a pee pad available and keep her out of bedrooms and other places she really doesn't need to be when you do take her out bring her favorite treats and when she does eliminate like she should Yahhh!! :jump28ib:A poopy party needs to be given |
I agree. A good tasty treat works the best. Wether its butterscotch chips or a good peice of chicken. We are on our second yorkie. Our first Yorkie, Tico, at seven months, would piss on your foot anytime he had the chance. He was neutered,which helped alot, and then he finally got it when he was about a year and 4 months old. our second yorkie Lilly, we are having much better luck. We have learned to be more patient, and consistent as well. We block off our house so they can only go in two rooms. Even then, I make sure I am always watching out of the corner of my third eye. If I can't watch her, I put her in the xpen. |
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