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10-07-2007, 06:36 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas
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| New Yorkie Owner with ?'s I am in the process of trying to house break Quincie, 19 weeks old. Is there a time that he will let me know when he needs to go out or will I always have to have a piddle pad on the floor by the door? I also have a problem with him nipping at heals and biting toes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as this is my first Yorkie. Adrienne |
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10-07-2007, 07:26 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N Ridgeville, OH
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| The nipping is just a puppy thing, he doesn't know how far he's allowed to go with it. If it gets to the point where it hurts, yell "ouch" really loud and he'll quickly learn the boundries. Eventually he will mature from the mouthy puppy stage. As for potty training, a lot of people are using the bell method. You hang a round bell on a ribbon from the door handle and ring it everytime you take him out to potty. Encourage him to ring it with his nose and praise him when he does. Immediately go outside when he rings the bell, and he'll learn that when he needs to potty he only needs to ring the bell and he'll be let out. This is really convenient for everyone since it doesn't require your eyes on him looking for body language and stuff. Hope this helps!
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10-07-2007, 07:36 PM | #3 |
With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas
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| I think the poster above gave good advice. They learn at their own rate and like skin-kids, not all at the rate written in all the books. Tink poo trained from the start, except for a few accidents. Potty was another matter. She has had some illnesses and that of course caused some setbacks in the training process. But at one year, she has her regime down now. Poo and potty outside in the morning, potty outside in the afternoon, potty on the potty pad in the evening and at night. Poo on the "other" potty pad at night, drive mommy crazy in the evening ringing the bell to go outside and bark at the scarecrow next door or whine for the neighbor's Golden to come out and stare at her. while mommy waits to see if she will really go potty (which she never does, but she might ya know). Some like to potty outside, some don't. You'll just have to wait and see what your little guy decides to do. He'll let you know. Good luck and welcome to YT. Post some pics of your little guy so we can ooh and aah over him with you! |
10-07-2007, 07:51 PM | #4 |
2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa
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| Welcome to YT! Unfortunately, it seems that yorkies are just a bit stubborn and sometimes difficult to potty train. The good news is that your puppy is growing up, and he will learn eventually, and you're getting over the hump to when things get better. Both my dogs took until they were 9-10 months old to be fairly reliable with going potty outside or on their pads. I keep pads in the house available to them at all times, and they DO use them. I think they are just too small to have to hold it all day long. My best advice is to be consistent, set him up for success by taking him out at the right times, and often (after he eats, when he wakes up from naps, before bed, etc.), and when he goes in the right spot, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE and TREAT! He will want to please you, so if you throw him a party when he does what he's supposed to, the next time it will be easier! Good luck!
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10-08-2007, 06:01 PM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas
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| Thanks to all! I will get the bells ready and work on that. After being a Pom a Poo (yippy) owner I do rather enjoy the quietness of Quincy. I read that giving him a carrot is a good treat. I would prefer this treat over the liver treats as I use them for a brushing treat. Anyone have any concerns over the carrots? |
10-08-2007, 07:17 PM | #6 | |
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