Housebreaking your Winston
 

Ppastry for your Winston,

I have trained thousands of dogs to use an indoor dog toilet, and I would love to talk to you. With the exception of one stubborn Schnauzer, I think I can help you get the job done.

You dog is still young, so it should not be a problem as when we try toredirect a ten year old dog. You are welcome to message me, and I will give you my office number is you want to talk.

There are some great training tips on Dog Toilet Training | Teaching your best friend new life skills.
I would like to know a bit more about your specific situation. I think you dog wants to please you, but might just be a bit confused. Does he exhibit and specific trends when he wants to go? IE: some dogs need to hide themselves when the "go" so they run into the bushes or behind the sofa. Some dogs don't like to be watched. One thing I will tell you is to start fresh. I know it brings up a whole different topic, but I think allowing a dog to have their indoor dog toilet makes for a more comfortable pooch, especially for us working ladies with a dog that has a small bladder.

Here is where I would start. I have a company called Piddle Place, so I want to claim this so as not to sound like I am selling our product. The next time your Winston has to go, be there with him. Say "go potty" as soon as he goes, and reward him with a small piece of chicken (I used a piece of hot dog, but I would not admit it). Please try this for a whole week. Every time you see him go..even not where of how you want, say "go potty" reward, and act like he just won a gold medal at the olympics. What we are trying to do is let him associate "go potty" with immediate reward. Pretty soon he should "go" on command to earn a reward.

Next setup your Piddle Place or whatever dog toilet you are using, and when he has to go, place him on it and say "go potty" Does your dog use puppy pads? If so the transition is really simple. It might also be necessary to have a bit of dog urine on the toilet you are using. Your Winston will get the smell and certainly get the idea.

Be consistent, reward, and show your dog what is expected. He want to please you, you just need to show him what is expected. Find a way to communicate. Some of these indoor dog toilets can fit in your crate, so you can bring it with you when you travel.

Ptpa
 

I ordered one of these; it arrived the day my puppy came home last Thursday so I started using it right away.

My baby got very sick with coccidiosis over the weekend, and by Monday she was so sick the vet initially thought she had Parvo. She is doing great now thank God, but while she was so sick she pretty much just pottied wherever she was and I didn't care. I figured her illness probably set us WAY back on the potty training, but my baby is so smart!

I can't bear to lock her in the apartment at night, she sleeps with me. If she is restless, I let her down on the floor and she will eat or drink or play with her toys and I let her back up if she paws at the bed. The Puppy Apartment is in my room; I leave it in the hallway to the Master Bathroom with all the doors open. My Lyla goes in there ON HER OWN to potty, and I'm so proud of her! Apparently she got the idea within the first couple of days that that is where she is supposed to potty. She still has a few accidents when she seems to "forget" where her potty is. But when she wakes from a nap and I set her on the floor, she goes to the potty room all by herself; three times yesterday and three times so far today, including going#1 and #2. I'm thinking she should be fully potty trained within a couple of weeks at most. I'm so glad I got the Apartment and kept her in it the first couple of nights so she got the idea where to potty. I think she will be much easier to potty train than I had expected.

I will post an update later on when she is fully trained. Right now I'm thinking it was well worth the money! I will definitely use it for my next Yorkie down the road...because of course Lyla will need a friend! :heart to

Poor Lyla. She is one lucky dog. Jaz is on my pillow now as well. She loves reruns of downton abby. Hugs to you and your little lady. So horrible the stress you had when she was ill

Thank you for your information. Yes I would like to speak with you about Winston. How do I get in touch with you to talk? Please send your contact information and I will be in touch sometime today.

Piddle Place contact
 

Certainly You are welcome to call my office, ask for Kathy 888 8906655 Hope I can help Winston.

How is Winston doing with potty time?
 

Well how is our Winston doing? Did you receive the turf I sent? Jaz has her paws crossed here to hear good news. Here was the action plan

Let's see if Winston was just a bit sensitive, and found that he was sleeping or finding his food too close to his puppy pads.

1. We are going to use the product I sent to you, and place the current used puppy pad underneath it to attract him. I think I sent you some Piddle Place spray as well, so it should not smell, and the spray also has an attractant.

2. If Winston now uses his pee pee place away from his little home, you solved the problem. Most dogs will not make waste close to where they sleep or eat. It is not natural for them. I only suggested this, because I volunteer at a shelter, and when dogs are left in crates, they are often forced to make their potty in these kennels, and we can see that they become anxious and depressed, then they are even less adoptable. Keeping the dogs and cats sleeping homes away from their toilets eliminates their anxiety.

3. If Winston is now making his potty on the pad I sent to you, I suggest you place this in the shower stall as we discussed. You wont need to spend any money on products, and the one I sent you can is machine washable if needed and should last a life time. You said you travel, so as long as you stay in a place with a walk in shower, Winston should find his place and be comfortable going there. I bring mine when I travel with Jaz, and I can't tell she in more comfortable when she has her familiar surroundings.

Please let me know how this worked out for you, I learn something from every person and dog, and we can share this with others.

My husband and I recently got a yorkie from a friend. He was never housebroken before we got him. He is about a year old. We just had him neutered in hopes of decreasing his peeing accidents. I work 3rd and my husband is not currently working. He is hoping to be able to get a job but feels stuck because Cliffy, our dog, keeps peeing and pooping in his cage, sometimes without whining or anything. When I am able, each day, I try to put him on a lead and have him on my recliner with me to play and get attention. My husband tries to let him be with him and our other dogs in the dining room, while he is on the computer. We are hoping one of these schedules wi'' help us train Cliffy.

All Potty Training suggestions are welcome
 

Hi,


Today is day one with our new puppy :) We've been taking her out each time she begins sniffing around, about every 10 minutes...once outside she whines, shivers a bit, licks us, etc. after about 15 minutes outside we bring her back in, the moment she comes back in, she begins sniffing around again for a spot to urinate...twice, thus far. My dear Yorkie friends, your wisdom with successfully "potty training" our pup would be GREATLY welcomed and appreciated.


Thanks so much for any sound advice you are willing to offer.


Sincerely,


Yoni's :animal-pa family

Congrats on your new puppy. Here is what I might try, as soon as she wakes from a nap , take her outside, sit with her so she is not afraid you are going to leave her alone. Say things like" go potty" "good girl". At this point, you know she has to relieve herself something awful. I encourage you to wait her out. She will go outside, and the moment she does, say go potty and give her a treat. She will associate "go potty" with the act. At this age, she probably had to go quite a few times a day, so be patient and work with her. You might need an indoor option such as puppy pads for initial training, but your Yorkie is a smart breed, you just need to make her feel safe, and show her what is expected. By this time next week, I know you willl have good news for us.

Housebreaking your Yorkie
 

Hi Hollybear and Cliffy.
Your dog is still young that with a little love and effort, you will enjoy many years together. Its unusual for a dog to "go" in their crate, did he come from a shelter? Often at shelters, dogs have no option but to "go" in a crate where they sleep, and this causes the dog stress.
To start, you may need to limit his freedom, but not to just the crate. When we train dogs, we always use a crate, but we don't close it, somethings this makes the dog more anxious. We suggest you purchase a child play fence from babies - r -us. Just the cheap folding plastic kind. It forms a 8 foot circle. Leave Cliffys crate open to his play area. Put things in the area to make it a "fun" spot for him. Chew toys, fresh water, and some type of dog toilet. As our name implies, we are the Piddle Place, but there are many options out there, and since this is a temporary situation for you, maybe just use a turf. Your Cliffy does not want to poop and pee in his crate, so if he has the option, I bet he will "go" on the turf. As he becomes trained, you can offer him more freedom. Does he also "go" outside? If he does not like to "go" outside, it will be a simple switch to bring the turf you have been using outside, and he will know it is safe to "go" outside in the spot you designate.

Make Cliffy comfortable. Please don't scold him when he does not do what you expect, but rather place him in the right spot, and say encouraging words. I also work long hours, so Jaz uses her indoor dog toilet when I am at work, and we go for a walk when I get home. It has proven to be the best of both worlds for us. Remember none of these indoor dog toilets should replace exercise. Cliffy will need walks to stay healthy. There are lizards to chase!

Let us know what happens

...and I will pray your husbands finds a wonderful job soon. I know that can be so stressful on a relationship as well.

"Good potty - Good girl!!"
 

Dear Piddle place, thank you so much for responding to my message! I'm VERY HAPPY to share the following "Good Potty" report...After sending along my post, Yoni, for lack of a 'better' word, as of yet ;D pooped outside, twice!! and peed three times!!! This morning, just after my waking @4am, Yoni slept through the night! Our last Yorkie, rest her soul, had a terrible time the first night, but Yoni, I/we couldn't be happier, she slept BEAUTIFULLY!! So nice being connected to YorkieTalk.com again, this place was such a HUGE help to me and my family when we suffered the loss of our Suzy 12/27/06. Thanks again, Piddle Place, I continue to hope and pray that the 'Potty training process' will continue to be as successful as we're seeing/learning Yoni's 'potty' cues Sincerely, Yoni's human Mommy and family :aimeeyork :) :) :) :)

Hows Yoni
 

So how is Yoni doing? Looking for new photos here....

I purchased the book How to Train Your Dog in 7 days and it worked perfectly....for my Malti-Zhu, who is an extreme mommy pleaser. It took a little more than a week, but she was completely trained. My Yorkie.....NOT SO MUCH! I have tried the method in the book and nothing seems to work. She just turned 5 months, but I have had her since she was 4.5 weeks, so she has had plenty of time to be trained (plus the other puppy is only 9 weeks older, so you would think she would learn from her sister). She will NOT go outside if anyone in the neighborhood is mowing their lawn or she hears any kind of motor noise. I think I need to address the fear before I can expect her to be completely trained. I am starting agility training with both dogs this week and hoping that helps. Any additional suggestions, other than crating her 24/7?

Potty Training inside and out!
 

Poor little lady. I am listening to thunder here, and I would not go outside either. Jazz is hiding under my desk as I write, so you are not alone.

I am delighted you were able to potty train your other dog to "go" outside, we have all been brought up to think this is the best option for a pet. (and I agree) But times have changed since my mother stayed at home with our family dog, we had a fenced yard and a doggy door. We have different lives these days. My Jazz is also housebroken, but if she has to "go" in between walks, she has the option. I bring her to work with me, and she uses her indoor dog toilet here, and we go for a walk when we leave the office. Jazz hates rain, wet paws, she is terrified of the Schnauzer next door and the mailman. She was a shelter dog, so I don't know what happened to cause her fears.

For housebreaking, have you tried the crate with the fenced area for her? Rather then leaving her crated, this usually works very well. As discussed in threads above, allow your little girl just enough freedom and access to water, toys, chew things, her dog toilet and an open crate. As she learns to use her pads or dog toilet, you can start opening the fence. Most people tell me this works really well. The dog has a sense of comfort and familiar surroundings. Most dogs will learn to re-enter their area through the open fence to access their comforts. Hopefully in a month, you will no longer need the fence at all. She will find her way to her open crate, her waterbowl and her toilet. Dogs are clean creatures, and given the option, she would not want to tinkle on your floor...she's a lady :)

This working area will give your puppy the option "going" inside, but in a sanitary controlled environment and outside when the elements are in her favor. Your Malti-Zhu is like my other dog. He is only 5 lbs, but has the attitude of a pitbull. He will take on any danger, loves chasing squirrels, and is fearless. I hope your little girl will overcome her fears in time, you sound like a loving mom, and this really helps bring her comfort. You are right, dogs learn from each other, so maybe just a little time and encouragement to train her to go outside.

What happens if right after her nap or first thing in the morning, you carry her outside and place her in the grass? Certainly she has to "go" at that time?

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.

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

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.

Potty traing
 

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.

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 Thoughts for Sophie
 

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 pees every hour!
 

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?

housebreaking issues
 

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?

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

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?

dog
 

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!

indoor dog toilet
 

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

Sandys idea
 

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. :eek: Remember to post photos!

New Yorkie Mommy
 

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

Potty training
 

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