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drawlins27 · 10-24-2007, 10:38 AM

Try hiring a trainer who is experienced with this type of issue. If the cost worries you, you might be able to find one that they will give you advice by phone or e-mail for a small charge.

davis · 10-25-2007, 06:03 AM

Hey I hear you. Nothing Rickles does could make me get rid of him, I love him so much I feel like he is my child (I don't have human children) but God love him I can take him outside for a long walk and just like any other male he will pee on everything but the moment he gets home he runs to his rug and poops. He was 3 when I got him and I was his 6th owner so believe me he came with issues. We were attacked while on a walk by a 150 lb. St. Benard and thank God his owner finally came and pulled him off of us. My arm was bitten because I was protecting Rickles who I had grabbed up. Now he is terrified of ALL dogs so when we go to the vet we have to wait in the restroom until it's our turn. Then I got the bright idea that a Yorkie puppy might be the best thing for him and it has proved to be wonderful but now I have 2 yorkies that have accidents quite often but I just clean it up. I have pulled up all the carpet in my house and now have hardwood which helps alot with clean up. I am sure they could be taught and I guess I am too relaxed about it. Didn't mean to go on and on. Just wanted you to know you are not alone in this.

msanna · 10-25-2007, 08:25 AM

Back in the early 90's I bought two yorkie puppies that were about 2 weeks apart in age. Boy I sure didn't know what I had gotten myself into

I had dogs my whole life but this was my first yorkies, lol. They made me cry so many times. I just didn't know what to do. So my dad offerred to take care of them for a week while I was on vacation. He POTTY Trained them with ease. His big secret? He yells DOG OUT!!! while standing at the front door and they'd come running. They catch on to the FUN quickly.

Go outside with them and keep the excitment up at all costs. I take pups out about 10 minute after eating and then once an hour during playtime. They gotta pee before they get to run everywhere. I have found that having one person to mainly do dog out is the way to go at first.

Having said that, my Ben still has accidents. He has IBD and had lots of accidents. When he finally got better, I made the mistake of saying good boy when he poo'd in the bathroom. So he thinks that my bathroom is the place to poo. But overall he does good 95% of the time

libertymgrs · 10-25-2007, 01:32 PM

Hello!
I'm new to the forum. I have a little girl just over a year old. She is the first little dog we've ever owned. Our last dog was 125 lb rottie! She is so smart, sometimes I think too smart! We have potty trained her to go on pads in the house. We live in a rural area and don't really have fenced yards. She is trained. She knows where to go. When I take her with us I use the pads and she knows to use them after I show her where. Could these accidents be an emotional issue? Like she isn't getting enough attention, etc.? I work from home and she is with my partner and I all day. If she wants to play or something she comes and barks at us! I wish I could understand her language!! Does anyone have any hints or ideas about how we might stop the "accidents" that I don't think are accidents? I understand Yorkies are prone to having problems with potty training, but does anyone have any insights? Thank you!!!

daisy mae06 · 10-25-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by libertymgrs

Hello!
I'm new to the forum. I have a little girl just over a year old. She is the first little dog we've ever owned. Our last dog was 125 lb rottie! She is so smart, sometimes I think too smart! We have potty trained her to go on pads in the house. We live in a rural area and don't really have fenced yards. She is trained. She knows where to go. When I take her with us I use the pads and she knows to use them after I show her where. Could these accidents be an emotional issue? Like she isn't getting enough attention, etc.? I work from home and she is with my partner and I all day. If she wants to play or something she comes and barks at us! I wish I could understand her language!! Does anyone have any hints or ideas about how we might stop the "accidents" that I don't think are accidents? I understand Yorkies are prone to having problems with potty training, but does anyone have any insights? Thank you!!!

I just have to Say welcome to YT and Your Post was Really wonderful...

GREAT 1ST POST

husker27 · 10-26-2007, 02:17 AM

We bought our yorkie at a pet store and and he is just 2 months old. We have been trying everything that we can think of. We don't have a create, but we use a kennel. We have tried allot of tips and still our husker is stubborn. We want any bit of help we can get so please any suggestions.

daisy mae06 · 10-26-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by husker27

We bought our yorkie at a pet store and and he is just 2 months old. We have been trying everything that we can think of. We don't have a create, but we use a kennel. We have tried allot of tips and still our husker is stubborn. We want any bit of help we can get so please any suggestions.

Hi and Welcome to YT. Although I know that it is Normal(from what I hear) To bring dogs home at 8 weeks overseas It is Really to early for Yorkies. IT will take time and patience and lots of it. Just reward him when he does the right thing and Only scold when you catch him in the act (never hit). If you catch him going you can say Att In a firm voice and bring hin to where you want him to go. Also IF you take him out and he does not go you put him in the kennel/crate for a few minutes 2/3 and then take him back out. If he sitll don't go Repeat again.
When he does go where you want give him a Potty treat ( a treat he loves only for when he goes in the right place ).
I hope this will help you a little.

husker27 · 10-26-2007, 07:10 AM

Also IF you take him out and he does not go you put him in the kennel/crate for a few minutes 2/3 and then take him back out.

Thanks for the advice Daisy. See im in the military and have a young son(he's 3) so the 2/3 may not exactly fit in. Is there another helpful thip to those who can't give that constant?

daisy mae06 · 10-26-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by husker27

Also IF you take him out and he does not go you put him in the kennel/crate for a few minutes 2/3 and then take him back out.

Thanks for the advice Daisy. See im in the military and have a young son(he's 3) so the 2/3 may not exactly fit in. Is there another helpful thip to those who can't give that constant?

I am confused?

Why would you not be able to to kennel him for 2 to 3 minutes because you have a 3 year old son?
Your Kennel is a inside one right?
If you can't do that then hold him don't let him run free in the house till he goes outside.

msanna · 10-26-2007, 07:42 AM

Being from a pet store, they learn to pee in the cage. If your kennel is a big one it might confuse him if u leave him in there and he potties in it. My suggestion is to buy a small portable crate that is only big enough for him lay down in. You simply can not leave him in the crate for hours at a time.

If u have the ability, I would try letting him out with you in the house, putting a harness on him and then a leash, I would step on the leash end when he tries to run off and get his attention to keep him with you. Make sure you are taking him out every 30 min or more if necessary. I had one yorkie that I did this with and it did help.

Make dog out a big fun game helps too.

husker27 · 10-26-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I am confused?

Why would you not be able to to kennel him for 2 to 3 minutes because you have a 3 year old son?
Your Kennel is a inside one right?
If you can't do that then hold him don't let him run free in the house till he goes outside.

No what i am saying is in the incraments. You meant two to three mins and then take him out. I can't do that, that quickly is what i mean. Is there a way thats just as effective for those who can't do that so quickly.

lucretiakarla · 11-24-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieTerrorist

This is the only breed that I've seen that will spend 20 minutes outside sniffing and sniffing, in places where they have peed and pooped before, then walk three steps inside, look straight at you, and pee.

That is so our problem here!!!

Jasper_and_Mom · 11-27-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KristenJS83

Oh my gosh that's exactly how Bailey is! He HATES getting his feet wet so he goes potty on the sidewalk instead

I'd accept the sidewalk, if Jasper would just go outside! It's hit or miss for him, but it's still early for us... he's 13 months old but already been in 2 previous homes... so I'm sure training was not a paramount issue in the past.

Jasper_and_Mom · 11-27-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KristenJS83

What do all of you guys think of belly bands for boys? I'm thinking of trying one on Bailey seeing that he can't stop peeing everywhere! Now that the weather is becoming rainy and cold he really isn't going to want and go outside

I LOVE the belly bands. Jasper doesn't mind wearing them (too much). He will try to rub it off against the wall, counters, etc. when I first put it on him, but then he realizes it's not going anywhere so he accepts it. You can easily find them to buy online, but I made a few myself and they were super simple to make. I put a panty liner (just the right size!) inside of them, so most times I only have to change the liner and not wash the entire pad.

10-24-2007, 10:38 AM	#46
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	Try hiring a trainer who is experienced with this type of issue. If the cost worries you, you might be able to find one that they will give you advice by phone or e-mail for a small charge. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

10-25-2007, 01:32 PM	#49
libertymgrs YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2	Potty Training Hello! I'm new to the forum. I have a little girl just over a year old. She is the first little dog we've ever owned. Our last dog was 125 lb rottie! She is so smart, sometimes I think too smart! We have potty trained her to go on pads in the house. We live in a rural area and don't really have fenced yards. She is trained. She knows where to go. When I take her with us I use the pads and she knows to use them after I show her where. Could these accidents be an emotional issue? Like she isn't getting enough attention, etc.? I work from home and she is with my partner and I all day. If she wants to play or something she comes and barks at us! I wish I could understand her language!! Does anyone have any hints or ideas about how we might stop the "accidents" that I don't think are accidents? I understand Yorkies are prone to having problems with potty training, but does anyone have any insights? Thank you!!!

10-26-2007, 02:17 AM	#51
husker27 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 3	Our potty issues We bought our yorkie at a pet store and and he is just 2 months old. We have been trying everything that we can think of. We don't have a create, but we use a kennel. We have tried allot of tips and still our husker is stubborn. We want any bit of help we can get so please any suggestions.

10-26-2007, 07:10 AM	#53
husker27 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 3	Re: potty issues Also IF you take him out and he does not go you put him in the kennel/crate for a few minutes 2/3 and then take him back out. Thanks for the advice Daisy. See im in the military and have a young son(he's 3) so the 2/3 may not exactly fit in. Is there another helpful thip to those who can't give that constant?

10-25-2007, 06:03 AM	#47
davis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 187	Hey I hear you. Nothing Rickles does could make me get rid of him, I love him so much I feel like he is my child (I don't have human children) but God love him I can take him outside for a long walk and just like any other male he will pee on everything but the moment he gets home he runs to his rug and poops. He was 3 when I got him and I was his 6th owner so believe me he came with issues. We were attacked while on a walk by a 150 lb. St. Benard and thank God his owner finally came and pulled him off of us. My arm was bitten because I was protecting Rickles who I had grabbed up. Now he is terrified of ALL dogs so when we go to the vet we have to wait in the restroom until it's our turn. Then I got the bright idea that a Yorkie puppy might be the best thing for him and it has proved to be wonderful but now I have 2 yorkies that have accidents quite often but I just clean it up. I have pulled up all the carpet in my house and now have hardwood which helps alot with clean up. I am sure they could be taught and I guess I am too relaxed about it. Didn't mean to go on and on. Just wanted you to know you are not alone in this.

10-25-2007, 08:25 AM	#48
msanna No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 31	Back in the early 90's I bought two yorkie puppies that were about 2 weeks apart in age. Boy I sure didn't know what I had gotten myself into I had dogs my whole life but this was my first yorkies, lol. They made me cry so many times. I just didn't know what to do. So my dad offerred to take care of them for a week while I was on vacation. He POTTY Trained them with ease. His big secret? He yells DOG OUT!!! while standing at the front door and they'd come running. They catch on to the FUN quickly. Go outside with them and keep the excitment up at all costs. I take pups out about 10 minute after eating and then once an hour during playtime. They gotta pee before they get to run everywhere. I have found that having one person to mainly do dog out is the way to go at first. Having said that, my Ben still has accidents. He has IBD and had lots of accidents. When he finally got better, I made the mistake of saying good boy when he poo'd in the bathroom. So he thinks that my bathroom is the place to poo. But overall he does good 95% of the time

10-26-2007, 07:42 AM	#55
msanna No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 31	Being from a pet store, they learn to pee in the cage. If your kennel is a big one it might confuse him if u leave him in there and he potties in it. My suggestion is to buy a small portable crate that is only big enough for him lay down in. You simply can not leave him in the crate for hours at a time. If u have the ability, I would try letting him out with you in the house, putting a harness on him and then a leash, I would step on the leash end when he tries to run off and get his attention to keep him with you. Make sure you are taking him out every 30 min or more if necessary. I had one yorkie that I did this with and it did help. Make dog out a big fun game helps too.