hi Teri, thanks for the suggestions I did check out some books from the library, but might have to order those 2 books on my nook.


Nancy, I will also try to praise him when he goes on the pee pad, we always give him lots of praise for going outside, but not wt the pee pad, that might be helpful. also cheerios are okay as a treat? I was previously told due to his young age, that treats might not be a good idea. we were given tiny cut up pieces of mozz. cheese & tiny pieces of organic carrot. Thanks again this forum is so awesome & helpful :)

Puppy Schedule
 

Welcome.

So you begin the journey of puppyhood. My little Chloe is 5 months and we too are on the journey. I found a schedule for 3-6 month old puppies and find it works. It begins with wake up, outside, free time, food and water, and crate confinement. When I follow it, Chloe doesn't have any accidents in the house.

I found the schedule by going to Yorkshire Community and then General Training Questions.
You will love Yorkie Talk. There is loads of information and caring, loving people who want to help you.

I also have a second schedule for 6 - 12 month old puppies that I will soon begin.

How long do you keep her crated? Are you home during the day?

Lots of us have use the cherrios with no problem, they are the right size for a treat, with probably no more than a calorie a piece so it won't interfere with meals. Make sure the carrot really is a tiny piece, they can get caught in the throat and stuck in the airway, if they are uncooked. Cherrios are really helpful when grooming and can help a dog learn patience when being blown dry.

Potty Training
 

I read on another thread (on this site) about cheerios as treats. I'm so glad I did. Chewie likes cheerios more than the training treats we bought him at the pet store. He responds well to them. Every time he goes potty on the pee pad on his own, he'll make sure that I know so that he can get his treat.

To the OP. As far as potty training. We've had Chewie for two weeks and the first few days I was convinced that I wouldn't be able to potty train him then all of a sudden he seemed to get it.

This past weekend he was having accidents. My husband cleaned his puppy pad really good, my 13 yo step son stayed the weekend with us as well. Maybe some of these things contributed to the accidents? I know my husband and step son do not seem to watch Chewie as carefully. I feel like Chewie tends to be more well behaved when it's just him and me. Is this normal?

The one thing he doesn't do is # 2 in the house, all accidents have been pee. We live in a condo (upstairs) so we are training him to go on the puppy pad on the patio. On off days he'll go #2 anywhere on the patio and pee in the house. It's always has to be on the carpet. :eek:

It just takes time and consistency. With all the accidents over the weekend I felt like I had to start over on Monday. He hasn't had any accidents since. I still pick Chewie up and take him to his spot if it looks like he has to go. My husband laughs at me because I am constantly following Chewie around the house. I'm not 100% confident that he's housebroken. I definitely expect more accidents. It has only been 2 weeks. It's hard work! Good luck to you. :)

ok will have to try cheerios, bathes are no problems, but blow drying is another issue :) this is the only time I see Lucky mad, he literally jumps up & barks at the blow dryer, I still try for a few minutes to get him used to it, but mostly we towel dry. I love how these little dogs, have so much character & personality!!

How old is Chewie?

We bought one of the doggy dryers they are a little quieter than a regular dryers. They got use to that and now I can use anything on them. The earlier grooming months should just be dedicated to getting them use to the process and having them enjoy, so the more comfortable you can make them, the better.

3 mo next week.

Nancy- a doggy dryer, wow didn't even realize they had these, but I could see a quieter dryer being helpful, another thing to look into :)










Miranda- you just made me laugh so hard, because I do the same thing wt Lucky he is also 3 months & I am constantly following him around. I feel the same that he does a little better, wt me then wt my hubby & kids. I think it's the constant watching & taking him out :) good luck!!

Ha! I also do the same with Bailee. I am constantly jumping up and following her ! She has been 100% with peeing on the pee pads , but seems to prefer the carpeting for poop!
One day at a time !