The Potty Training Puppy Apartment™ (PTPA) Experience! Just thought I would share our experience (so far).:) We had a Bichon for many years. She was trained (before PITA) to go indoors and outdoors. It took a while - but, once she learned - it lasted the rest of her life. She is now in heaven. Its been a few years and the wife was ready for another friend - so, we decided on a Yorkie (male). Charlie is now 16 weeks old and only 2.2 lbs. Did a lot of research and decided on a Puppy Apartment. So far (all of 5 days) Charlie is having a 90% success rate on using the pads. :) The other 10% is just outside the Puppy Apartment. Yea, we are working on that - keeping a close watch. Our only problem is Charlie (every 3rd or 4th time) leaves his butt on his sleeping blanket and his front legs on the pad. Guess what that means? :) Can't get upset - Charlie has the right idea just needs to work on his execution. :) Anyway - just joined the forum and have learned a lot. Will update this thread as time goes by... |
Hi and welcome to YT :)! Your new baby sounds adorable - you'll have to post a piccie sometime so we can gush over his cuteness. Thanks for sharing your experience w/ the apartment too - he sounds like he's doing so well w/ it! |
Thanks for the kind words - will post pictures soon. |
1 Attachment(s) Attachment 406552Figured it was time for an update. So far - all is still going well. My only problem is I think Charlie is playing me like a piano! If I miss him going potty - he will sit outside the PITA and bark. Not because he is proud - but because he wants his reward!:) I give him 1/4 of a square of Wellness WellBites Soft Natural Dog Treats - yea that is very very small but it works as a great reward. I swear he has it figured out - he pee's (or poops) on the pad - gets out front and barks. I give him his reward and put down a nice new pad. Well, a few minutes later - he pee's just enough to wet the pad - and sits out front for his reward! :) I tell him how great he is - a few minutes later - yuppa - pee's and waits for his reward. I have this feeling he figured out how to limit his pee so he can get more treats! :) I am not complaining - just wanted to share how smart these guys are. Got to go - I hear Charlie barking again! :) |
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