I Just Want to CRY!! I'm losing the battle!

[onesmartcookie]

I have an almost 8 month old Yorkie female who is completely trained since about 6 month old. Knowing Yorkies are often problematic with house training I watch her like a hawk since day one she has had no chance to sneak off and do anything. If I have to do something she is crated or segregated with my other dog. Your little sweetie should not be allowed any free roam or freedom without your undivided attention until you can trust her- I agree with who posted the regimented potty schedule- back to basics like you just got her and start over. Feed on a schedule helps too- then you can anticipate when she will go.

[Lilyshuman]

I think you've gotten great advice... I also use the Fabreeze air "pet" formula and find it works after you've cleaned the spot.

Good luck and hang in there!

[Pepper Paws]

Oh, don't worry! I'm having the exact same problem! It just takes time and patience is all I keep telling myself! But I know we'll get there. Everyone has offered such great advice here too. Great stuff!!

[I luv Riley]

My little man is 7 mths old and was great about using his pads but now he has started to lift his leg to mark his territory. Its like we have never done anything to potty train before!! I have had to go back to step one and it is very frustrating because I feel guilty about keeping him confined again. Does anyone have any advise for this little problem??

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by I luv Riley

My little man is 7 mths old and was great about using his pads but now he has started to lift his leg to mark his territory. Its like we have never done anything to potty train before!! I have had to go back to step one and it is very frustrating because I feel guilty about keeping him confined again. Does anyone have any advise for this little problem??

Marking is different than peeing, they don't mark because they have the urge to empty their bladder, so crate training is ineffective for reducing marking. Getting him neutered is the best way to reduce marking, and he's at the perfect age, you can also have any remaining baby teeth pulled at the same time. If you are planning to breed him, you can train somewhat not to mark, but it's very difficult, marking is somewhat like a sneeze and the dog has little control over the urges. Different smells bring on the urge to mark. Many breeders use belly bands on their male dogs, and some place a soda bottle in the middle of a pee pad to use as a marking post.

[I luv Riley]

Thank You Nancy, I have already made the appt to have him fixed next week. I sure hope it helps!! He is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. He is my first yorkie and I am hooked!! It took me 16 yrs to get my husband to agree to an inside dog and now he is in love to!! LOL

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by I luv Riley

Thank You Nancy, I have already made the appt to have him fixed next week. I sure hope it helps!! He is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. He is my first yorkie and I am hooked!! It took me 16 yrs to get my husband to agree to an inside dog and now he is in love to!! LOL

Oh good, the marking will probably stop on it's own a month after surgery, it depends how much testosterone is in their blood and for how long. Joey still marks on walks he loves leaving his calling card everywhere, but he doesn't do it in the house. We sometimes take a bellyband when we are visiting friends who have dogs, just in case. A bellyband is a cloth velcro band that holds an absorbent pad, and this can catch any drips. Best of luck with the neutering! By the way, husbands seem to fall for Yorkies in a big way!