For those that paper train...

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maximo

One possibility: what kind of wee wee pads are you using -- disposable, washable, or actual paper (like newspaper)? I think the scent is important to attract them. If you are using washable or paper, you need to add the scent, otherwise they won't discern between wee wee pads and any other rectangular floor covering.

This is one of the reasons why I've stayed away from washable pee pads. How would he know the difference? I use Nature's Miracle pee pads because I can smell something on them. It's not stinky or offensive, it just has a faint smell on them that smells different from anything else I own. I know that if I can smell the difference between this and bathmats (his piddle pad is in the bathroom) Kaji can definitely smell the difference. And like Mike does, I only have the pads available for him in that one location. He knows where to find his pad and goes on his own. A handful of times have I given him the option to piddle in a room that wasn't the bathroom, like at hotel rooms, or my room when my mom has social gatherings and we're not invited. He does great there too because the scent of the pad is unique.

[bfforever]

if you take your dog to someone's home that has a dog, they often pick up the scent of a former accident. Then they go there. Frankie is perfect on the pad at home. We do not take him to other people's homes, as we learned he would mark if they had a dog.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Kip

How long did it take you to completely have her trained?

Jillie took 8 months. Fastest I've heard on this forum is 4 months. My first Yorkie took 9 months.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Jillie took 8 months. Fastest I've heard on this forum is 4 months. My first Yorkie took 9 months.

I have to brag about Maxman because potty training is his special gift. He was just over 12 weeks old when I brought him home and he took to the piddle pads immediately. I still inspect the floors and furniture for evidence of accidents or marking -- and nothing!

I recently forgot to replace the pad for him, and it was morning and he couldn't hold it any longer, so he went on the rubber mat where the pad would normally be.

He is so in love his piddle pad that he guarded it when we brought his little brother home.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I have to brag about Maxman because potty training is his special gift. He was just over 12 weeks old when I brought him home and he took to the piddle pads immediately. I still inspect the floors and furniture for evidence of accidents or marking -- and nothing!

I recently forgot to replace the pad for him, and it was morning and he couldn't hold it any longer, so he went on the rubber mat where the pad would normally be.

He is so in love his piddle pad that he guarded it when we brought his little brother home.

That's AWESOME, a new YT record!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

That's AWESOME, a new YT record!

I have to share it with at least one other person: HarlyHoo. She had the same experience with her little girl.

Some Yorkies excel in obedience, agility, tricks, conformation. Mine is a perfect potty man, lol.

[OwnedByJezebel]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

This is one of the reasons why I've stayed away from washable pee pads. How would he know the difference? I use Nature's Miracle pee pads because I can smell something on them. It's not stinky or offensive, it just has a faint smell on them that smells different from anything else I own.

I also have good results with the Nature's Miracle pee pads. I found someone that sells them through Amazon at $19.99 for a package of 80.