The YT Potty Log

[westieboy]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I apologize if some of my answers are defensive; I'm going to be honest and say that some of your comments seem rather condescending. A lot of your advice is great for someone who is just starting out, so maybe it would be more helpful to address some other posters. There are lots of other threads where people are asking these types of questions.

I'm sorry, I was just trying to help. I won't comment anymore on this then. I only asked you for more details because I think I might know the problem. I just needed more detail since you seem to be doing everything right. Again, sorry if I offended you. That was not my intention.

Since you asked, my dog is dual trained to go on the pad or outside.

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by westieboy

I'm sorry, I was just trying to help. I won't comment anymore on this then. I only asked you for more details because I think I might know the problem. I just needed more detail since you seem to be doing everything right. Again, sorry if I offended you. That was not my intention.

Since you asked, my dog is dual trained to go on the pad or outside.

Okay, well *I'm* sorry if I was prickly. I'm having a hard time accepting how long this has taken. I've decided that Thor will have to have 3 months with no accidents to be officially "trained". Actually, I also forgot that he goes to daycare 1x/week, and I keep meaning to ask them if he has accidents there. I assume at least some of the dogs do, so maybe he's decided that impromptu poops are okay.

Also, if you do think you might have an answer, I would appreciate the help. I'm proud, but not THAT proud.

[RebeccaMoore923]

What are some recommendations as far as Potty Pads.. Is there one that is better then the other.. Also, what would anyone recommend to use after "accidents"

[RebeccaMoore923]

or is the liter training better then the pad!?

[rwprivette]

Ugh. I'm so confused with all this training ): I started Tyler out with just outside training and allowing him the living room and dining room. That didn't work out at all so then it was potty outside and be leashed to me at all times. Then I decided to get the x pen and pad train him. He uses it sometimes but other times he doesn't. Argggh! Am I doing it all wrong???

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by RebeccaMoore923

What are some recommendations as far as Potty Pads.. Is there one that is better then the other.. Also, what would anyone recommend to use after "accidents"

I personally recommend Nature's Miracle "quick" training pads. They are supposed to be specially scented. They seem to work for Thor. For accidents, make sure you use an enzyme cleaner, like Nature's miracle. Products that contain ammonia may actually strengthen urine scent, which attracts dogs to mark again.

I have not heard great things about the litter, though I think some people are into the little grass plot, fake or real. I am using pads and the outdoors.

Originally Posted by rwprivette

Ugh. I'm so confused with all this training ): I started Tyler out with just outside training and allowing him the living room and dining room. That didn't work out at all so then it was potty outside and be leashed to me at all times. Then I decided to get the x pen and pad train him. He uses it sometimes but other times he doesn't. Argggh! Am I doing it all wrong???

Can I ask why you've switched methods? Is it because he would still potty indoors, even when he was leashed to you? How old is he?

Every inside accident is a signal that your dog either needs to be confined more or watched more closely.

Also, while I am training indoors/outdoors, people say it's harder for dogs to pick that up. So if you originally wanted outdoors only, I'd recommend sticking with that for now.

Good luck, everyone!

[3LittleYorkies]

You guys are lucky you are only dealing with puppies!!!! What gives????? I have a 1 1/2 year old that is all of a sudden not potty trained. I just recently got a new puppy and I think she is rebelling!!! Kitchen time again!!!

[sweettea]

I too am going through potty training boot camp I have had Marley just about a month and a half and we are still at day 0 with training. I have to say he is awesome at night and has been since day 1. I take him to his pad right before bed time(around 9pm) and he always goes pee. I then take him to his crate for the night, and he sleeps all night long until 7:00am. I have tried to wake him at night to see if he needs to go, but he refuses to come out puts his head down and goes back to sleep. He has never had an accident in his crate which makes me super proud Day time is completely different I take him first thing in the morning and have about a 20% chance of him going. He usually just stares at me like are you going to move so I can get off this pad and go pee I take him after meals, after playing, after naps, and yet I still get the same response every time. Usually we play the same game: 1. I put him on the pad 2. He stares at me waiting for me to move 3. He gets tired of waiting and runs off 4. I put him back on the pad 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 15mins until he finally can run fast enough to get away from me and goes under something to pee before I can catch him I do reward him every time he goes on the pad, and I have to remember he is only 3 months old. He is very stubbornbut he's worth every paper towel, wee wee remover, and pooper scoop that I have used to clean up his mess

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by sweettea

I too am going through potty training boot camp I have had Marley just about a month and a half and we are still at day 0 with training. I have to say he is awesome at night and has been since day 1. I take him to his pad right before bed time(around 9pm) and he always goes pee. I then take him to his crate for the night, and he sleeps all night long until 7:00am. I have tried to wake him at night to see if he needs to go, but he refuses to come out puts his head down and goes back to sleep. He has never had an accident in his crate which makes me super proud Day time is completely different I take him first thing in the morning and have about a 20% chance of him going. He usually just stares at me like are you going to move so I can get off this pad and go pee I take him after meals, after playing, after naps, and yet I still get the same response every time. Usually we play the same game: 1. I put him on the pad 2. He stares at me waiting for me to move 3. He gets tired of waiting and runs off 4. I put him back on the pad 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 15mins until he finally can run fast enough to get away from me and goes under something to pee before I can catch him I do reward him every time he goes on the pad, and I have to remember he is only 3 months old. He is very stubbornbut he's worth every paper towel, wee wee remover, and pooper scoop that I have used to clean up his mess

Thor could not figure out what to do with those white squares for quite some time. He would eat on them and sleep on them, but he wouldn't potty on them. Then when he finally started pottying on them, he decided that rugs were also square, and they were much more comfortable.

Have you tried putting your guy on a leash so that he can't get away from you? Also, I had a big breakthrough with Thor when I crated him until he pottied. I would take him out every hour and put him on the pad. If he didn't pee after a few minutes, I would put him back. He held it for a ridiculously long time at first, but he figured out pretty quickly that the potty pad was the gateway to freedom.

[sweettea]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Thor could not figure out what to do with those white squares for quite some time. He would eat on them and sleep on them, but he wouldn't potty on them. Then when he finally started pottying on them, he decided that rugs were also square, and they were much more comfortable.

Have you tried putting your guy on a leash so that he can't get away from you? Also, I had a big breakthrough with Thor when I crated him until he pottied. I would take him out every hour and put him on the pad. If he didn't pee after a few minutes, I would put him back. He held it for a ridiculously long time at first, but he figured out pretty quickly that the potty pad was the gateway to freedom.

I haven't tried a leash for potty training on the pad(very good idea though)but I have miserably failed at the leash outside He kept hurting himself with the leash I tried holding it close but I was so afraid he was going to damage his neck. I'm really nervous about trying the leash again, although I know it has to be done. Unfortunately there are some pretty big stray cats outside my home right now(not that I have anything against cats), and every time I try to take him out they come running over as if he were dinner(mouse!!) I've called animal control but they have not responded yet I suppose I'll have to try the leash training inside this time, maybe that will work out better anyway. Thanks for any advice

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by sweettea

I haven't tried a leash for potty training on the pad(very good idea though)but I have miserably failed at the leash outside He kept hurting himself with the leash I tried holding it close but I was so afraid he was going to damage his neck. I'm really nervous about trying the leash again, although I know it has to be done. Unfortunately there are some pretty big stray cats outside my home right now(not that I have anything against cats), and every time I try to take him out they come running over as if he were dinner(mouse!!) I've called animal control but they have not responded yet I suppose I'll have to try the leash training inside this time, maybe that will work out better anyway. Thanks for any advice

It sounds like you need a harness! A collar can definitely hurt a yorkie's delicate neck.

[sweettea]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It sounds like you need a harness! A collar can definitely hurt a yorkie's delicate neck.

Good Idea! Do you think he will still potty on his pad with a harness on? I'm thinking I may get a little gate to put around the small area where his pads are that way I don't have to constantly stand in front of him until he goes(very time consuming) I'm just worried that if I do that and then come to get him out later he may not understand why I'm rewarding him for going

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by sweettea

Good Idea! Do you think he will still potty on his pad with a harness on? I'm thinking I may get a little gate to put around the small area where his pads are that way I don't have to constantly stand in front of him until he goes(very time consuming) I'm just worried that if I do that and then come to get him out later he may not understand why I'm rewarding him for going

Yes, he should be able to go with his harness on, no problem. That's how everyone's yorkie goes when they are outside.

To be honest, I would keep standing with him on the pad until it "clicks" for him. You are right that he might not understand what he's getting treated for otherwise. I know it takes a lot of time at first, but it will be so worth it once he learns to manage it on his own. Again, if he has a crate, that can help since you (hopefully) can count on him not pottying there. You can also try an xpen.

[RebeccaMoore923]

Persistence and patience works really well..! Riley in the past two days..has only had 2 accidents, and yesterday he had none..He peed on the pad 5 times, and today he pooped on the pad(which is a first, I hate to admit) and peed following that.. I tell you..this is a GREAT thing..even though he had 2 accidents today..and thats because we've never had that many consecutive pottys in a row.. so.. I'm very excited about it!!!

[sweettea]

Originally Posted by RebeccaMoore923

Persistence and patience works really well..! Riley in the past two days..has only had 2 accidents, and yesterday he had none..He peed on the pad 5 times, and today he pooped on the pad(which is a first, I hate to admit) and peed following that.. I tell you..this is a GREAT thing..even though he had 2 accidents today..and thats because we've never had that many consecutive pottys in a row.. so.. I'm very excited about it!!!

Yay Riley!! You should come teach Marley a thing or two! Keep up the good work