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lilgidget · 06-15-2016, 03:19 AM

Just got this book and read through. On page 51 is a schedule for puppies 4-6 months old. It says to confine in crate or small area. If I confine Gidget to her crate for this time period, should she be in the crate in a room where she can't see me or should she be in a crate while in the same room with me. Want to start this out the right way. Does anyone have the answer?

lovestiny · 06-15-2016, 05:52 AM

typically, It is recommended to crate them in the most active area of the house

the crate should feel like their budoir, not a punishment. Hope this helps, I have always crated mine for training and for their own safety when I am not home.

lilgidget · 06-15-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

typically, It is recommended to crate them in the most active area of the house

the crate should feel like their budoir, not a punishment. Hope this helps, I have always crated mine for training and for their own safety when I am not home.

Thanks. When I caged Gidget this morning for our potty training session, I put her in the living room just under the tv which was on. Since it's just me and her, the activity level at our house is very low. Should I move her when I go into another room when I intend to be in be gone to another room for a while.

lovestiny · 06-15-2016, 09:21 AM

Can she see you or hear you? During the day, a central part of the house should fine

canana · 06-16-2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lilgidget

Thanks. When I caged Gidget this morning for our potty training session, I put her in the living room just under the tv which was on. Since it's just me and her, the activity level at our house is very low. Should I move her when I go into another room when I intend to be in be gone to another room for a while.

I made the mistake of moving Scottie's crate around with me at first. Knowing now, I would suggest not to. As lovestiny mentioned, as long as Gidget is in the most active room and she can hear you, it should be fine. With this in mind, something you may also want to consider is separation training. Start early on this one; it'll help you in the long run so that Gidget doesn't make a big fuss when you're away for longer periods.

Having said that, you may want to consider having two crates. One for the living room area and one in the bedroom where she can see you at night when you're sleeping. They like to be near you during bedtime

lovestiny · 06-16-2016, 11:59 AM

Oh good point, yes HUDSONs crate goes next to my bed at night!

lilgidget · 06-17-2016, 11:20 AM

Gidget was going crazy in her carrier when confined (the kind you use to transport from home to vet etc). So I went to PetSmart yesterday and got the open wire crate. I put her in it this morning for her "confinement" time and she went ballistic for 45 minutes--barking, crying, etc. When she finally calmed down, I got her out of crate and took her outside. The TV was on but I wasn't in the room with her. So, this afternoon, I put her in the crate and sat a few feet away from her at the table doing work on the computer. Same reaction--she barked, cried, whined, peed (I had her out for a pee pee just before I crated her) for 40 minutes. So it doesn't seem to matter if I'm in another room or just a few feet away from her. Am I doing this the right way? Desparately need advice from other Yorkie moms, please.

lovestiny · 06-17-2016, 11:25 AM

How old is she ? When did you get her? My first Yorkie whined n cried a little the first couple of days, my new boy Yorkie didnt. I guess it depends on personality. They all ended up loving, I had two maltese and now two yorkies. The only thing is I started from day one and im not sure how it would've gone if I etarted after that.

lilgidget · 06-17-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lovestiny

How old is she ? When did you get her? My first Yorkie whined n cried a little the first couple of days, my new boy Yorkie didnt. I guess it depends on personality. They all ended up loving, I had two maltese and now two yorkies. The only thing is I started from day one and im not sure how it would've gone if I etarted after that.

She'll be 5 mo next week. Got her when she was 7 wks. Started out on pee pee pads since vet said she didn't need to be outside until all shots completed. She did really well at first on pee pads but in the last couple of weeks started using pad and sometime doing pee pee near the pad but not on the pad then decided carpet was even better. Decided I needed to start the training to go outside. Had a male Yorkie who died in 2013 at age of 13. Never had an issue with having him in the enclosed carrier. Now, I have Gidget who apparently thinks she's the boss. Any advice?

lovestiny · 06-17-2016, 11:41 AM

Hi- lol! My little boy is such a mush and Ella def thinks she's the boss. Have you done any obedience training? I had one session with a trainer and he set me straight- said I needed to be the alpha and let this little lady know she's not the boss

where is she when not crated? Can u put up a baby gate?

canana · 06-17-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lilgidget

She'll be 5 mo next week. Got her when she was 7 wks. Started out on pee pee pads since vet said she didn't need to be outside until all shots completed. She did really well at first on pee pads but in the last couple of weeks started using pad and sometime doing pee pee near the pad but not on the pad then decided carpet was even better. Decided I needed to start the training to go outside. Had a male Yorkie who died in 2013 at age of 13. Never had an issue with having him in the enclosed carrier. Now, I have Gidget who apparently thinks she's the boss. Any advice?

I think I posted a reply to another thread of yours. You need to properly introduce Gidget to the crate, no matter what style of crate.

Introducing Dog To Crate - Dogtime

Once you properly introduce the crate (i.e. you never place the dog in the crate, but rather let the dog go in him/herself), you need to do the actual "crate training" (i.e. get your dog to like the crate and be okay in it while you're away). It takes a lot of time and effort on your part, but it's worth it.

The Dog Trainer : How to Teach Your Dog to Love His Crate :: Quick and Dirty Tips ?

lilgidget · 06-17-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by canana

I think I posted a reply to another thread of yours. You need to properly introduce Gidget to the crate, no matter what style of crate.

Introducing Dog To Crate - Dogtime

Once you properly introduce the crate (i.e. you never place the dog in the crate, but rather let the dog go in him/herself), you need to do the actual "crate training" (i.e. get your dog to like the crate and be okay in it while you're away). It takes a lot of time and effort on your part, but it's worth it.

The Dog Trainer : How to Teach Your Dog to Love His Crate :: Quick and Dirty Tips ?

Thanks, I think I need to slow down and make the crate a fun place to be. She's such a sweetheart and will definitely consider obedience training for her.

jkudywoods · 06-21-2016, 11:41 PM

Can She hear You?

lilgidget · 06-22-2016, 03:24 AM

She was in the room with me while I was cleaning the kitchen. She could see and hear me the whole time.

06-15-2016, 03:19 AM	#1
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	How to Housebreak Your Puppy in 7 Days Just got this book and read through. On page 51 is a schedule for puppies 4-6 months old. It says to confine in crate or small area. If I confine Gidget to her crate for this time period, should she be in the crate in a room where she can't see me or should she be in a crate while in the same room with me. Want to start this out the right way. Does anyone have the answer?

06-15-2016, 05:52 AM	#2
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	typically, It is recommended to crate them in the most active area of the house the crate should feel like their budoir, not a punishment. Hope this helps, I have always crated mine for training and for their own safety when I am not home.

06-15-2016, 09:21 AM	#4
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	Can she see you or hear you? During the day, a central part of the house should fine

06-16-2016, 11:59 AM	#6
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	Oh good point, yes HUDSONs crate goes next to my bed at night!

06-17-2016, 11:20 AM	#7
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	Gidget was going crazy in her carrier when confined (the kind you use to transport from home to vet etc). So I went to PetSmart yesterday and got the open wire crate. I put her in it this morning for her "confinement" time and she went ballistic for 45 minutes--barking, crying, etc. When she finally calmed down, I got her out of crate and took her outside. The TV was on but I wasn't in the room with her. So, this afternoon, I put her in the crate and sat a few feet away from her at the table doing work on the computer. Same reaction--she barked, cried, whined, peed (I had her out for a pee pee just before I crated her) for 40 minutes. So it doesn't seem to matter if I'm in another room or just a few feet away from her. Am I doing this the right way? Desparately need advice from other Yorkie moms, please.

06-17-2016, 11:25 AM	#8
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	How old is she ? When did you get her? My first Yorkie whined n cried a little the first couple of days, my new boy Yorkie didnt. I guess it depends on personality. They all ended up loving, I had two maltese and now two yorkies. The only thing is I started from day one and im not sure how it would've gone if I etarted after that.

06-17-2016, 11:41 AM	#10
lovestiny YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: ny Posts: 816	Hi- lol! My little boy is such a mush and Ella def thinks she's the boss. Have you done any obedience training? I had one session with a trainer and he set me straight- said I needed to be the alpha and let this little lady know she's not the boss where is she when not crated? Can u put up a baby gate?

06-21-2016, 11:41 PM	#13
jkudywoods YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: US Posts: 5	Can She hear You?

06-22-2016, 03:24 AM	#14
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	She was in the room with me while I was cleaning the kitchen. She could see and hear me the whole time.