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Originally Posted by OmahaYorkMom
(Post 1271102)
Is it just me, or is potty training little boy's harder than normal? I mean, he's roughly 4 months old and he has no problem going in the kitchen (not good) but for whatever reason, will not go outside. I've been repetious and persistent where I take him every time we go outside, I've even placed his leavings there so there's a signal for him but to no avail. He just sits or smells around, never uses the restroom. I also have heard that some Yorkies take anywhere froom 6-9 months to be potty trained and I'm not sure I can handle that long (lol). I mean, I'm willing to try/do anything to get the censor in his little brain to click that grass is okay to pee on... kitchen tile, not so much.
When he does go in the kitchen, I normally do the firm "NO" and say "potty outside" and then right away take him outside to the 'spot' and again... just sits there, looks at me and gives that 'are we done yet?' look.
From previous puppy raising, they used to say you smoosh thier nose in it and say "NO" firmly, and then take them outside to the spot desginated and hope they eventually get it.
I realize the breed is extremely stubborn, yet they are intently intelligent too. Is there a way that I can perhaps 'train' him that outside is where we potty, not in mommy's kitchen? And yet keep the growing up experience a positive one.
We need your help!!
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Hi, I'm not sure how long ago your message was posted about your puppy going wee wee on the tile. I have a male and he is 16 months. In one yr. he had 3 accidents and they were my fault for not tuning into his need to go pipi. What worked for me, the moment he'd wake up, we'd go outside, as I walk to the door I would say, outside, pipi outside, he would go pipi AS he is going pipi you name it, so I say - pipi, good boy pipi, pipi outside, immediately give him a tiny treat, good boy. The treat would then help him go #2, as its coming out I would say, poo-poo good boy poo poo, poo poo outside. Bring him in, play, (eat if its time), crate, I learned that a crate should not be so big and not too small, because he would sit on the edge of his bed and poo to were the stuff would land outside his cage!! so I found one just right, I'd keep him in the crate within eyes reach to make sure I'd catch the signals. I'd keep a log of when he went last, so at 4 months depending on how much water and play I'd take him out every hour. He would go, pipi, good boy and so on, treat bring him in, play, back to the crate. Once I felt he had the hang of it .... I would keep him on the leash and tie it to my belt loop, so that he would not go wondering off and pi on the floor. After 6 months he was a bit more trustworthy it didn't take him long to go stand by the door to go out. Today, I am proud of him because he respects our home.
Continue to be persistent, consistent, if he just sits on the grass, stand him up and tell him go potty, walk so he will follow you, that may stimulate things to happen. If after trying that a few times he does not do anything, bring him in, back in the crate, take him out again after 30 minutes and so on.
I truly was afraid of getting a boy because of things people said or things I read. I read everything I could find about potty training, then I bought the yorkie, and I became determined to have him and me ... do it right.
When I'm not home I leave him in an exercise pen, I put a strong clear plastic over my floors for that just in case, I leave a fabric pipi pad just in case he can't hold it, a sleeping mat, toys preferably something to chew on, and a water bowl. He is very content and full of love when I get home to him.
Right now I have another yorkie in training, a little girl this time, same formula and she is getting the hang of the potty thing especially because she loves the treats.
I hope something of what I shared works for you. Don't give up, you can get your baby potty trained. You will be proud of your efforts and his.
