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LoveMySprocket · 01-16-2009, 01:31 PM

so I have a teacup yorkie who is almost 2 yrs old. I had the hardest time training him but finally got him indoor-pee pad trained. well I recently moved into a new apartment and he just does not seem to be getting it! he has peed on my new bed/comforter 3 times, a new rug 3 times, in the bathroom a few times BUT he has went on his pad just as many times! I know he knows what he is doing is bad because as soon as I walk into the room he looks at me with his ears down. I cant let him ruin this house! PLEASE HELP!

Judy in Waco · 01-16-2009, 01:36 PM

Poor baby!

First, you really need to have him checked for a UTI. Sometimes those cause them to have bladder issues. Once that is ruled out, my best bet is that the move threw him. I know you can't just let him pee anywhere until he adjusts, but don't give up. I would confine him to "safer" areas for awhile to remind him, or keep him very close to me so I could watch him and take him at the first sign of an issue.

You also might put more pads out? IDK...I hope something I said will be helpful. Good luck.

Judy in Waco · 01-16-2009, 01:37 PM

Oh! Is he neutered? Could he be marking his new territory?

ARCHIE · 01-16-2009, 01:38 PM

He may be frightened and confused with you recent move.
I would keep him in one room, bathroom with gate up or kitchen
with gate up and put pad down until he get's back to normal.
Free run of the house will never do it I'm afraid.
If he were trained before the move he's just confused.

There is no such thing as a "Teacup". A Yorkie is a Yorkie.
7lbs and under is the standard.

Judy in Waco · 01-16-2009, 01:39 PM

Okay, after this I'll stop....LOL! You could also try belly bands. Have you heard of those?

Nancy1999 · 01-16-2009, 01:40 PM

When he makes a mistake do you clean it with an enzyme cleaner? If not, he will smell the scent and think he is suppose to go there. Your comforter becomes a giant pee pad. Regular washing won't do the trick you have to use an enema cleaner, and follow directions. This is especially true when you use pee pads, the only thing that should have the pee scent are the pads, that's why pads you purchase have an attractant built in.

Many people who move have reported this problem, and they could be attracted to the areas because other dogs have lived their before. Has your dog been neutered, and are you sure it's not marking? Marking is different than peeing, although many people confuse the two, and they do this for different reasons, but they are literally marking their territory.

Wow, lots of us were responding at the same time!

Yorkiekids · 01-16-2009, 02:33 PM

Make sure you clean the area with a special cleaner designed to get the smell out, and limit him to the kitchen or bathroom with baby gates till he starts going on his pads again.

tammy8833 · 01-16-2009, 07:01 PM

hes marking the new house just like you did just in different ways

you bought new stuff

he pees on new stuff

just like men and women always do they totally different...LOL

but for real he is marking his terrority

Moses · 01-17-2009, 06:16 AM

Yorkies can be difficult to train, I had to PEN and Crate train. This took alot of effort. I think a year and a half. The crate training really works.

Weezie · 01-18-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

When he makes a mistake do you clean it with an enzyme cleaner? If not, he will smell the scent and think he is suppose to go there. Your comforter becomes a giant pee pad. Regular washing won't do the trick you have to use an enema cleaner, and follow directions. This is especially true when you use pee pads, the only thing that should have the pee scent are the pads, that's why pads you purchase have an attractant built in.

Many people who move have reported this problem, and they could be attracted to the areas because other dogs have lived their before. Has your dog been neutered, and are you sure it's not marking? Marking is different than peeing, although many people confuse the two, and they do this for different reasons, but they are literally marking their territory.

Wow, lots of us were responding at the same time!

What is an enema cleaner???

Moses · 01-18-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Weezie

What is an enema cleaner???

A enzyme cleaner

is a cleaner that you should use after your pet has an accident. It is supposed to remove all traces of their scents so they won't go in that spot again.

You can buy this at petsmart and other pet stores. If you watch It's Me or the Dog show, she talks about it all the time.

Nancy1999 · 01-18-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Weezie

What is an enema cleaner???

Lol, you definitely don't want the enema cleaner. An enzyme cleaner has special bacteria or enzymes that actually "eat" the protein in urine, vomit, poop, and blood. So your dog will no longer smell the protein, and no longer be attracted to return to the spot. Thank you Moses for clearing that up!

Moses · 01-18-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, you definitely don't want the enema cleaner. An enzyme cleaner has special bacteria or enzymes that actually "eat" the protein in urine, vomit, poop, and blood. So your dog will no longer smell the protein, and no longer be attracted to return to the spot. Thank you Moses for clearing that up!

yea, Nancy I thought I would let you respond to the ENEMA part..so funny...hehe..

Nancy1999 · 01-18-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

yea, Nancy I thought I would let you respond to the ENEMA part..so funny...hehe..

It sounds like I responded to the enema part, but I didn't.

Moses · 01-18-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

It sounds like I responded to the enema part, but I didn't.

yea I know.. I had to read it twice, I was like is there a new cleaner I don't know about..LOL..

01-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
LoveMySprocket Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 13	ahhh please help! so I have a teacup yorkie who is almost 2 yrs old. I had the hardest time training him but finally got him indoor-pee pad trained. well I recently moved into a new apartment and he just does not seem to be getting it! he has peed on my new bed/comforter 3 times, a new rug 3 times, in the bathroom a few times BUT he has went on his pad just as many times! I know he knows what he is doing is bad because as soon as I walk into the room he looks at me with his ears down. I cant let him ruin this house! PLEASE HELP!

01-16-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Poor baby! First, you really need to have him checked for a UTI. Sometimes those cause them to have bladder issues. Once that is ruled out, my best bet is that the move threw him. I know you can't just let him pee anywhere until he adjusts, but don't give up. I would confine him to "safer" areas for awhile to remind him, or keep him very close to me so I could watch him and take him at the first sign of an issue. You also might put more pads out? IDK...I hope something I said will be helpful. Good luck. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

01-16-2009, 01:37 PM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Oh! Is he neutered? Could he be marking his new territory? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

01-16-2009, 01:39 PM	#5
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Okay, after this I'll stop....LOL! You could also try belly bands. Have you heard of those? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

01-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	When he makes a mistake do you clean it with an enzyme cleaner? If not, he will smell the scent and think he is suppose to go there. Your comforter becomes a giant pee pad. Regular washing won't do the trick you have to use an enema cleaner, and follow directions. This is especially true when you use pee pads, the only thing that should have the pee scent are the pads, that's why pads you purchase have an attractant built in. Many people who move have reported this problem, and they could be attracted to the areas because other dogs have lived their before. Has your dog been neutered, and are you sure it's not marking? Marking is different than peeing, although many people confuse the two, and they do this for different reasons, but they are literally marking their territory. Wow, lots of us were responding at the same time! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 01-16-2009 at 01:42 PM.

01-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#4
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	He may be frightened and confused with you recent move. I would keep him in one room, bathroom with gate up or kitchen with gate up and put pad down until he get's back to normal. Free run of the house will never do it I'm afraid. If he were trained before the move he's just confused. There is no such thing as a "Teacup". A Yorkie is a Yorkie. 7lbs and under is the standard.

01-16-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Make sure you clean the area with a special cleaner designed to get the smell out, and limit him to the kitchen or bathroom with baby gates till he starts going on his pads again. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-16-2009, 07:01 PM	#8
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	hes marking the new house just like you did just in different ways you bought new stuff he pees on new stuff just like men and women always do they totally different...LOL but for real he is marking his terrority __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

01-17-2009, 06:16 AM	#9
Moses Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 1,184 Blog Entries: 1	Yorkies can be difficult to train, I had to PEN and Crate train. This took alot of effort. I think a year and a half. The crate training really works. __________________ Nikki Moses Moses' Page Mommy lubs you very much!!