Potty Training Problems solved.

[DErick]

Thank you for the very informative reply; lots of good information. Sophie is the strangest little girl; she is not at all afraid of thunder or noises of that nature, it is just lawn mower or anything with a motor noise. I had both dogs spayed on July 3rd and then freaked out over how they would react on the 4th....they were perfectly fine and not at all bothered by the fireworks. Neither dog is a typical 'girl' and they have no problem going out in the rain, mud, dirt, etc. We do have a fenced yard, however Bailey (my Malti Zhu) will NOT go outside unless mommy goes with her, so I go outside every time with them. Sophie does not potty in the crate and will go for 8-10 hours at night, as well as being in the crate during the day while we are at work.

I honestly think it is more of a distraction thing with her....maybe ADHD.....lol! When she goes outside she is distracted by anything she sees (including Bailey), so perhaps she does not empty her bladder when she goes. I did puppy pads with them and now the majority of her 'accidents' are where the pad was, which is why I don't want to her to go inside at all. Oh, I also have bells on the doorknob.....Sophie is afraid of the bells.

I should add that there is a 3rd dog in the mix and he is elderly and prone to accidents as well. Not to mention, the Maltese that I lost in December was diabetic and also had accidents before his glucose was regulated. Dogs have a very strong sense of smell so, even though we have shampooed the carpets many times, Sophie can probably still smell that someone else has gone there.

I need to check the threads for ideas on how to remove pet odors that we cannot smell but perhaps they can.

[Batgirl38]

I only crate when I'm gone because I know she will get into something. My Maltese want have an accident at all. No matter how long I'm gone.
6:00 they jump up when alarm goes off. I let them out for 20-30min then back to sleep
8:30/9 breakfast then out for potty and play for 30min sometimes they potty before breakfast.
Back to bed if they want to or run around the house
11:30 lunch then out to potty and play till they bark to come in
Potty breaks every 2-3 hours until dinner at 7
Potty again after dinner and more play time.
Last potty time at 11-12
Then all over again. This seems to work for me

[motheru]

The link of PDF is not showing me a training schedule. Has someone copies and pasted it anywhere that I could see it? Thanks a much.

[Graneet]

Well after reading nearly every post . My story is the same as everyone elses. I have never had a yorky or little boy dog. I just bought my yorky 3 weeks ago and my little guy booboo keeps a diaper band. For that im glad hes a boy. But i do not want him to have to wear it all day. I worry about infections. I have a papilion who is awesome when it comes to going potty she trained right away. But she was a baby was 8 weeks old when i got her shes three now. She only goes if we fail to pay attention .Night time was the only time i let her go on a potty pad. But i still took her out at night. Now to my little guy he has only gone outside 3 times. Twice at the dog park. After lots of excersize. And one time in the morning and never has dirtied outside. We are seniors and jumping up in a hurry is rare. Lol by the time we get up hes forgot lol not that bad but close. Soo i say potty outside . The breeder i got him from said he was broke both ways but only went on a potty paid once. So im writing down when he goes, to see if there is a pattern. But i knew one morning he had not went. Between my husband and i we sat for three hours. Ten minutes after we brought him in he went. Realy hope he catches on sun. I wont give up on him tho.

[sophiesmominva]

I too have a potty training issue. The only time she lets me know she has to go is when she is in my bed with me. I take her out ALL THE TIME but she still manages to go in the house. I cannot bear to crate her when I am home because she will bark and whine the entire time. Same if I confine her to small area. I have put vinegar and baking soda on carpet where she has soiled it (which does help to keep her from going again on that particular area rug) but she finds another area rug to use a pee pad or will pee right on the floor.

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by sophiesmominva

I too have a potty training issue. The only time she lets me know she has to go is when she is in my bed with me. I take her out ALL THE TIME but she still manages to go in the house. I cannot bear to crate her when I am home because she will bark and whine the entire time. Same if I confine her to small area. I have put vinegar and baking soda on carpet where she has soiled it (which does help to keep her from going again on that particular area rug) but she finds another area rug to use a pee pad or will pee right on the floor.

Hi

If you email me your address, I will be happy to send you some of the spray we use on the Piddle Place. Vinegar and baking soda will not break down the urine, or remove the odor. If your dog is avoiding the area now it might must be because she doesn't like the smell. Dogs have such sensitive noses, even if we can smell the urine spot, they certainly can. The Bio+ is also a natural product. I will send to you, just spray in on the place where Sophie was urinating and she should no longer go to that spot.

I know Jaz hated to be crated as well, but when I tried the set up where the dog has her crate, and leave the crate open to a play area (where she can see me) She was happy in her "home" I had her dog potty in that area. She learned to use just it, and now I no longer need the fence. When you had Sophie in a confined area, could she still see you?

Here is a link from lots of people that have had the same problems. They all post great ideas as to what has worked for them.
Dog Toilet Training | Think Outside the (litter) Box

I am happy to help if I can. We are all family here

[Mirza]

Hi everyone,
My Mirza is 11 months. He was neutered almost 3 months ago. A while ago he was really good at holding himself for 3 even 4 hours before I would take him out to pee. But since some weeks ago, he has to pee every hour. Sometimes even after I take him out and he has peed, he'll have an accident 30 minutes later at home! How can he pee so much? Why can't he hold it in? His eating schedule is firm, he does not seem to have urine infection as far as I know.

So for me, I have to take him out every hour (working from home currently), if I'm lucky every 2 hours. I try to postpone it somewhat to teach him to hold it in a bit longer. He is quite good at letting me know when he has to go, but at least once a day, especially in the evenings he pees indoors.

Have any of you experienced this?

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by Mirza

Hi everyone,
My Mirza is 11 months. He was neutered almost 3 months ago. A while ago he was really good at holding himself for 3 even 4 hours before I would take him out to pee. But since some weeks ago, he has to pee every hour. Sometimes even after I take him out and he has peed, he'll have an accident 30 minutes later at home! How can he pee so much? Why can't he hold it in? His eating schedule is firm, he does not seem to have urine infection as far as I know.

So for me, I have to take him out every hour (working from home currently), if I'm lucky every 2 hours. I try to postpone it somewhat to teach him to hold it in a bit longer. He is quite good at letting me know when he has to go, but at least once a day, especially in the evenings he pees indoors.

Have any of you experienced this?

A hug to Mirza, I am sure he does not mean to do this, our Yorkies are clean and want to please us. I do have experience with this, and my first comment would be a little infection or bladder stone. A holistic pet blogger posted this information for smaller dogs. (sorry it talks about the Piddle Place, but her information is good) Small dogs should not be expected to hold their bladders as long as larger dogs, but if your Mirza is "going" every hour, I would think a visit to the vet might be in order, even if just for peace of mind, and we can move forward from there if it is a behavior issue.

Please see Keep Your Dog’s Urinary Tract Happy With Piddle Place – Holistic Healthy Pets by Jodi Z

Does he go in front of you? Does he "go" in the same place each time?

[Mirza]

Thank you so much! I guess a visit to the vet is next for little Mirza :-)

[Bakert]

Hello this is my first time to post. I have a tiny 2 lb yorkie female that is 11 months old. She was started on puppy pads when I got her at 3 months old. I cannot have any.rugs down bbecause she pees on them. She is timid so I don't scold her too harshly because she seems too timid. I thankfully have tile and wood floors but would love to get her trained. Any suggestions that could help?

[sandy simpson]

There is so much love in the Yorkie what is a little pee problem. I would have a Yorkie regardless. Lately I hang a pee pee pad outside on the fence and they go out there! Whatever it takes, these boys will learn one way or the other. Seriously, Yorkies are the sweetest and they are smart. Just look at that cute little fur face and they are quickly out of the doghouse!

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by Bakert

Hello this is my first time to post. I have a tiny 2 lb yorkie female that is 11 months old. She was started on puppy pads when I got her at 3 months old. I cannot have any.rugs down bbecause she pees on them. She is timid so I don't scold her too harshly because she seems too timid. I thankfully have tile and wood floors but would love to get her trained. Any suggestions that could help?

You may want to just "go" with this. Some of our dogs can't hold their little bladders extended hours. If she has to tinkle while in between bathroom breaks, (and I assume she does not have a bladder infection) you may want to leave her the option of an indoor dog toilet. It certainly is more sanitary then puppy pads or your kitchen rug.

I know the old school thought was for us to control our dogs and when they have a bathroom break, but sometimes allowing your dog the comfort of an indoor dog potty is a welcome relief.

Sorry this article speaks to the Piddle Place, there are plenty of options out there. I just wanted to share the logic behind the thought.

I thank you for not scolding your dog, or as some customers tell me when they drop their dogs off at our shelter "they pushed their nose in it" You are a good Yorkie mom, and I wish you the best.

Keep Your Dog’s Urinary Tract Happy With Piddle Place – Holistic Healthy Pets by Jodi Z

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

There is so much love in the Yorkie what is a little pee problem. I would have a Yorkie regardless. Lately I hang a pee pee pad outside on the fence and they go out there! Whatever it takes, these boys will learn one way or the other. Seriously, Yorkies are the sweetest and they are smart. Just look at that cute little fur face and they are quickly out of the doghouse!

Hi Sandy, great idea to move the used puppy pad outside. That usually works. A scratch behind the ears to your little boys.

PS: I am jealous that your little boys are sweet, my Jaz is a little devil. Remember to post photos!

[BJo3]

Hi I just got my first yorkie on Saturday. His name is Lewie, he is about 12 weeks old and weighs 1 lb. I have other dogs but not small indoor dog. I crate trained my other dogs but being that they are large breeds, they are outdoor dogs. This little guy will only be about 2lbs I am told so I wanted to crate train him (which he goes in himself at night and sleeps in there, barks every 3 hours or so for a potty break or food.) He is somewhat paper trained but now likes to try new spots in the house. Since he is so tiny I want to litter train him. Any thoughts?

This is my first post, I probably did it wrong. Thank you

[Minniesmthr]

In my way of thinking, if you ever hope to have him go outside to do his business, start taking him out now instead of paper training, puppy pads or other indoor training. Otherwise you will just have to retrain. If he is already barking to let you know he needs to go, it sounds like you are a step ahead of the game. He barks, you take him out. This goes on for a while and as he is able to hold his urine, you won't have to take him out as often and he will start sleeping through the night...

It can be hard to change their habits once they learn to do things one way.

Cathie