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FLYORKIEMOM · 05-21-2007, 01:56 PM

Hi everyone! I've been seeing a lot about bellybands lately. Has anyone used them in house training? My little Rocko does wonderful when he's at work with me...but when he's home...he goes all over!! Any advice?

Gingergirlsmom · 05-21-2007, 02:08 PM

they don't necessarily help with housetraining, but they DO prevent marking and peeing on the carpets/furniture.

Little Bit · 05-21-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

they don't necessarily help with housetraining, but they DO prevent marking and peeing on the carpets/furniture.

Ditto!

Yorkie3 · 05-21-2007, 03:25 PM

My Joey wears one anytime he is in the house. If we are gone and he can't come with us, he doesn't wear one in the crate and he doesn't 'go' in his crate either.

txshopper73 · 05-21-2007, 03:49 PM

They help with the marking issues in the house. However, I would not use this as a training method.

FLYORKIEMOM · 05-21-2007, 03:56 PM

I was thinking of putting one on him when he is in the house but when i see him sniffing, taking it off to put him on his pad...

alriver · 05-21-2007, 05:28 PM

As long as we are home, Bogey doesn't "go" inside, and most times when we leave him for an hour or two he still doesn't "go". If we know we'll be gone for four hours or more, we'll put the belly band on him, 'cause it's not fair to him to expect him to hold it for more than that. He knows when his band is put on him he gets his favorite treat (chicken) & doesn't seem to mind it. It's saved me a lot of work & trouble & I also use it if we go to another home with dogs present. If he lifts, at least I'm not embarrassed.

SophieRose · 05-22-2007, 09:19 PM

Charlie wears one when I am at work, and I don't worry about marking or accidents. I made one for him out of doubled flannel, 4" wide and 2 inches larger around his belly measurement. Velcro at both ends, Prevail Plus inside and so easy. Need to make another so there is a spare.

When we travel this summer, I will take one with me to ensure he doesn't piddle in my daughter's home since she has a dog and two cats.

Good luck and Petco/Petsmart have them but didn't fit him properly. I searched on the internet for instructions and you could really use any material but I like flannel.

SophieRose · 05-22-2007, 09:22 PM

I had to make two before I got the measurement correct. Time spent was just about 10 minutes in total.

05-21-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
FLYORKIEMOM Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: BOYNTON BEACH, FL Posts: 12	Do Bellybands work? Hi everyone! I've been seeing a lot about bellybands lately. Has anyone used them in house training? My little Rocko does wonderful when he's at work with me...but when he's home...he goes all over!! Any advice? __________________ Selina

05-21-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	they don't necessarily help with housetraining, but they DO prevent marking and peeing on the carpets/furniture. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

05-21-2007, 03:25 PM	#4
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	My Joey wears one anytime he is in the house. If we are gone and he can't come with us, he doesn't wear one in the crate and he doesn't 'go' in his crate either. __________________ Janet

05-21-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	They help with the marking issues in the house. However, I would not use this as a training method. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

05-21-2007, 03:56 PM	#6
FLYORKIEMOM Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: BOYNTON BEACH, FL Posts: 12	I was thinking of putting one on him when he is in the house but when i see him sniffing, taking it off to put him on his pad... __________________ Selina

05-21-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
alriver YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 258	Belly Band Dilema As long as we are home, Bogey doesn't "go" inside, and most times when we leave him for an hour or two he still doesn't "go". If we know we'll be gone for four hours or more, we'll put the belly band on him, 'cause it's not fair to him to expect him to hold it for more than that. He knows when his band is put on him he gets his favorite treat (chicken) & doesn't seem to mind it. It's saved me a lot of work & trouble & I also use it if we go to another home with dogs present. If he lifts, at least I'm not embarrassed. __________________ Yorkies leave footprints on your heart

05-22-2007, 09:19 PM	#8
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Charlie wears one when I am at work, and I don't worry about marking or accidents. I made one for him out of doubled flannel, 4" wide and 2 inches larger around his belly measurement. Velcro at both ends, Prevail Plus inside and so easy. Need to make another so there is a spare. When we travel this summer, I will take one with me to ensure he doesn't piddle in my daughter's home since she has a dog and two cats. Good luck and Petco/Petsmart have them but didn't fit him properly. I searched on the internet for instructions and you could really use any material but I like flannel. __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291 Last edited by SophieRose; 05-22-2007 at 09:21 PM.

05-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#9
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	PS I had to make two before I got the measurement correct. Time spent was just about 10 minutes in total. __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291