New (to me) 1-year-old - potty question Hi everyone. This is the third day that he has been here. The breeder told me that he is housebroken with a doggie door along with being crate trained. He is doing great EXCEPT that he hasn't gone potty yet today, and it's 11 am. I took him out first thing this morning with my other dog (not a yorkie). He sniffed around and kept wanting to be right with me. I walked him in the "potty" area of the yard over and over telling him to "go potty" -- nothing. So I brought him in and put him in his crate with his food/water. He ate and 20 minutes later I took him back outside for about 3 minutes. I have repeated this every 1/2 hour since 7:30 and nothing. I really want to hold him but I don't know that I should as he hasn't gone potty yet. I have read a lot about potty training and I think that I am doing the right thing but I need some input from others. I don't want to set him up for failure and I know that I have to be strong -- the breeder told me not to let him "con" me. HELP! Thanks .................... Pat |
If the breeder stated he was potty trained w/ a doggie door, I doubt he would pee on you if you hold him! I used to hold Jackson all the time as a pup even before he was potty trained and he never pottied while I was holding him.... so I wouldn't worry about that. Just keep your eye on him 24/7 and make sure. He's in a new strange place and is just getting acclimated. He will be fine! ;) |
Thanks for your help. I am getting ready to take him out again and then I will hold him regardless of whether he goes or not. I just love this little guy! |
I recently went through exactly your situation. The first day, my Teddy waited hours and hours before he finally peed. Each day got a little better. I think Brit is right that it is just a matter of the dog getting acclimated. You are doing a good job taking Buddy out frequently and keeping a really close eye on him. |
maybe lots of holding and stroking will relax him enough so he can do a wee? |
Thanks everyone. We had success as far as the peeing. I am still waiting for the other. And do I feel stupid. He didn't hike his leg this time so now I'm wondering if he really did pee earlier and I didn't see him. I have always had female dogs so this is a new experience for me. He is sitting right here next to me on the sofa where he usually is when he's not crated. Maybe I should have named him Shadow instead of Buddy! :) |
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Jackson usually squats to pee and sometimes it's hard to tell if he's going or not. He only lifts his leg on trees on walks and at the park. |
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My new boy faked me out squatting too. It was almost like he was trying to hide it, but we were standing on wet pavement and I saw the yellow flow. The more I praised him, the more comfortable he was with doing his thing. Now he goes frequently just for the attention. |
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