6 months and still not potty Trained

[Dayswalters]

Originally Posted by Dayswalters

I personally would not limit water intake...my Yorkie drinks frequently, especially if she is playing. However, I do watch her carefully and when I see her start to sniff, I take her out. I have been training her to use bells on the door to signal that she needs to go and she is about 90% there at 4 months old. However, my daughters Yorkie was not 100% until a year old. I think it is different with each dog. I know it can be frustrating, but think about it like you are trying to potty train a toddler. It takes time and patience but they get there. Some will get it faster than others but as long as you stick to it, you'll get there. As for hubby, try to explain to him that it's a process and that the puppy is not maliciously having accidents. Sometimes showing him the information in writing can help. Thee are a number of sources that have a lot of info. On Yorkies...one that is mentioned here frequently is "Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies." It also covers potty training.

Sorry, didn't realize this was an old thread. You might try creating a separate thread.

[MissSunni]

It does seem odd that he peed on the couch..but that being said, its not odd for a puppy. Before I blamed the puppy, I would take him to the vet to make sure he doesn't have a bladder infection or something. I wouldn't take water away. My puppy is being trained inside on pads, and outside…she does both. It really didn't take long, I just had to be consistent with her. I was told to expect her to want to "go" about every 2 hrs in the beginning because they have tiny bladders. So, being me I just started to keep a mental tab of when she went last and I bring her outside if its warm enough, or to her pad and say go potty. I stand with her until she goes (many times chasing her to put back on the pad). Lots and lots of excitement and a treat when she goes in the right spot. I find accidents, but like a baby being potty trained I know it takes time for her brain and little teeny body to catch up to what I want from her. I have a crate for her, but she's never in it, haha. I tend to take her with me whenever I can, so she is becoming pretty socialized. I couldn't imagine leaving her crated alone for 8 hours. I'm sorry, to say that. I just personally think thats an awful lot of time to be in a crate in a house all by yourself. She may have some anxiety issues. Have you thought about having a dog sitter come by while you are at work? or even bringing her to a doggy daycare? My daughter and son in law have an English Bulldog puppy who LOVES going to doggy daycare. They both work full time outside of the home, so this is a great solution. The dog isn't lonely and caged, and they know he's getting attention and stimulation. Bored dogs can become naughty dogs for sure…..I think Yorkies are very smart, affectionate, active little dogs. All puppies require a time and patience commitment. Some breeds less then others. I've had Shih Tzus that are very happy to sit around placidly for hours on end, lol. But I've never had an only dog, so maybe mine are just used to having each other when I go out. I wish you and the puppy lots of luck…