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03-29-2009, 09:51 AM | #46 |
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| I have this too that I use for the Spring/Summer/Fall months, as the fake grass needs to be hosed down 1 or 2 times per week and in the winter I can't do that here in NY DoggiePotty Indoor dog bathroom. Doggie potty a training solution. In the winter, I have a large piece of lanolium (on top of the hard wood floors) with the liter boxes and pee pads down. |
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03-29-2009, 12:49 PM | #47 |
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| If a litter box is what you are inclined to use, that is good. But before you go with that plan, consider this, sifting it out each time he goes, cleaning the litter up several times a day---having to crawl in and do all of this because the box looks like it is in the back of the crate. To me, pads seem to be a whole lot easier. Having had 2 cats and 3 litter boxes I know what I am talking about. And if Ollie has med/long hair, the litter will be tracked and stuck on him. Cats groom themselves so the sanitary issue isn't there. Dogs need us to keep them clean and unless you are going to keep up with washing his hair (not necessarily giving a bath) then he will have poo and pee all over him. It all depends on how much effort and what effort is put in, as you already know. It it were up to me, I wouldn't consider litter for the reason I stated above-in addition to health reasons as TLC stated. But you know better than anyone what would work best in your situation. You mentioned that the cat did it's business all over the apt, cats generally go out of their box if their box is dirty. Just some things to consider.
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03-29-2009, 08:51 PM | #48 | |
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Ollie has what I would call medium hair. It isn't down to the floor, but NOT cut short at all. How often would she need to clean the tray, because it sounds like there would have to be a time rule on that. | |
03-30-2009, 03:13 AM | #50 | |
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03-30-2009, 04:12 AM | #51 | |
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Sorry, I know this is probably info overload. When I joined this forum I was like holy cow, I didn't realize how much I didn't know about the yorkie breed or dogs in general. Previously in my family, we owned a siberian husky and we never read any books on training or even searched the web for info. Luckily he lived a very healthy life until he was 14 yrs old at which he had cancer and we had to put him to sleep (RIP Puppy, yep that's his name).
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03-30-2009, 04:14 AM | #52 |
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| Yep, it's about 2x a day. I change the pad once they peed on it 3x. Usually if I don't change it after they peed 3x, they will pee off the pad.
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For sure daily. If you will be gone quite a bit of hours, then you can also get the larger pads. Since we got the 2nd dog I've switched over to them. They seem to hold more better and last longer. By the time each used the smaller pads it was time to change it. Here is a link to where I've gotten mine. Oversized Puppy Training Pads. If I didn't link it correctly, go to JBwholesale.com and you can search the pads. I buy the 44 pack and found that this is the best site for this quantity. They are scented to attract dogs to use them. Maggie was probaby 4 1/2 mos old when I got these and she went right to it. She was trained on a washable pad. I keep mine trained with these pads as we boat a lot and stay out on the hook quite a bit so we needed options. I also don't have to use the tray (fortunately) as I didn't have one this size at the time and they've yet to have a problem with it-again, you need to make sure that it is changed when necessary. You can pick the poo off and still use the pad but I wouldn't keep doing that over and over. And of course remember that dogs sense of smell is much keener than ours so just be kind to Ollie when he he is kept with his pad for a long period of time. I always change it when they go to bed as I wouldn't want to smell that all night! lol. Good luck with whichever you choose to use. It can only get better.
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03-30-2009, 08:42 AM | #54 | |
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03-30-2009, 08:44 AM | #55 | |
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Thank you! I wouldn't have thought about that. I'll tell my girlfriend that if we use that then there is a point where HE doesn't use it because its too disgusting. She needs to have a better sense of cleanliness than the dog. | |
03-30-2009, 08:56 AM | #56 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Sorry.. catching up a little late on this thread, but you MUST give treats when the pup goes to the bathroom.. I think that is essential.. And i also just wanted to say that Beggin Strips arent the best treats out there, although they are the cheapest.. I agree with a previous post. Beggin strips contain a lot of fillers. I would try something healthier like Nutrimax.
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03-30-2009, 11:01 AM | #57 |
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| :: Hey There, Thank you for serving our country and thankyou for changing you methods of training..Good Job. My father is retired Marine 27 yrs 2 terms in NAM and Korean war. My daughter a medical student in Bethesda 2nd Leutenant Air Force. Now drop down and give me 100 pushups...SMILE... |
03-30-2009, 12:26 PM | #58 |
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| In the last thread, I was pretty worked up and I am not usually that way but its hard for a Yorkie lover to see the wrong type of training thrown in but I should stop with that and I think I should apologize if words flew out too fast from my mouth in the last thread and after all emotions put aside, I do see your doing a good job helping your girlfriend and training him for a better quality of life. Better quality smaller treats will work better as you can give them more and these little ones, they are more willing to do things for you if you have the treats that serves as a motivation. They are in a way, very much like kids.
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03-31-2009, 06:47 AM | #59 | |
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03-31-2009, 12:44 PM | #60 |
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| Your definately on the right track! Be sure to always be consistent. Once you began the potty training routine, always stick to the same one. Reward for good behavior, this will reinforce positive potty behaviors. ignore potty accidents, and do not use negative punishment or discipline. Yorkie's are very smart, and he will soon learn what he's suppoet to do all the time! Best of luck to you and you G/F " And Thank you for serving our country .
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