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kendal · 04-04-2008, 09:04 AM

Meily is over 2 years old, and I'm not sure what to do... it's driving me nuts. She's gotten a lot better at telling us when she needs to go out, although sometimes she'll just opt for the peepad (which, in the middle of the night, is fine with me). But if there is a rug or carpet, even if there is a pee pad RIGHT NEXT TO IT, she'll go ahead and pee on the rug. We're visiting friends right now and they have rugs in practically every room - and Meily is finding them, even with 2 peepads and 3 humans ready to let her out whenever she wants. I just don't know what to do. I'm also about to move... into a place with some carpet (which I will have to get rid of). I'm trying to wean her off peepads, only putting them down when I'm not home, but if there are carpets, she's just going to pee on those. What can I do? Why does she keep doing this?? She KNOWS when she's in trouble and that she shouldn't do it. Grrrrrrrrr.... help!

Nancy1999 · 04-04-2008, 09:44 AM

Have you tried washable peepads? When I started using them, Joey stopped using the carpet.

Gracie2006 · 04-04-2008, 09:46 AM

I switched to washable pee pads and the girls still pee on the carpet.

DesertChildAZ · 04-04-2008, 10:24 AM

I have two words for you: RUG DOCTOR

I swear this is the most effective product. We rent it from Home Depot a few times a year and it gets EVERYTHING out. It's like $20 to rent it plus the cost of cleaners.

~ Kelly

vanessa19 · 04-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Natures Miracle!!! Jasmine use to pee on our rugs all the time and we sprayed that on them and she has stopped...now pooping...different story but its firm poop so its no big deal!

Nancy1999 · 04-04-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vanessa19

Natures Miracle!!! Jasmine use to pee on our rugs all the time and we sprayed that on them and she has stopped...now pooping...different story but its firm poop so its no big deal!

Oh heck yes! I just assumed you were using an enzyme cleaner. That's absolutely necessary. Otherwise, they will return to the same spot.

keri1973 · 04-04-2008, 11:53 AM

Start over with boot camp potty training.

Gracie2006 · 04-04-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by keri1973

Start over with boot camp potty training.

That's what I'm doing. Its frustrating as heck!

kendal · 04-05-2008, 07:14 AM

I'll try all those... but what about in other people's houses (as we are now?). I forgot to bring the spray (which I bought, but we took up all the rugs so never used it). We have one more day, but I don't know what to do for the next time she goes to someone's house where there is carpet. I 'll go get one of those washable ones. I'd been considering that for environmental factors as well, but haven't found one yet. I thought Petco had them but they didn't last time I checked. But I will check again. :-D

asganga66 · 04-05-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kendal

I'll try all those... but what about in other people's houses (as we are now?). I forgot to bring the spray (which I bought, but we took up all the rugs so never used it). We have one more day, but I don't know what to do for the next time she goes to someone's house where there is carpet. I 'll go get one of those washable ones. I'd been considering that for environmental factors as well, but haven't found one yet. I thought Petco had them but they didn't last time I checked. But I will check again. :-D

We switched to washable pads too. They didn't have any in Petco near our house so I went to Toys R Us in the baby section and found a 2 pack of waterproof changing pad things. They are white, thin and quilted and waterproof. I think one pack of 2 was $7.99. I bought several packs and these are all we use.

Anna

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Gracie2006 · 04-05-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kendal

I'll try all those... but what about in other people's houses (as we are now?). I forgot to bring the spray (which I bought, but we took up all the rugs so never used it). We have one more day, but I don't know what to do for the next time she goes to someone's house where there is carpet. I 'll go get one of those washable ones. I'd been considering that for environmental factors as well, but haven't found one yet. I thought Petco had them but they didn't last time I checked. But I will check again. :-D

Petsmart sells washable pee pads, but they are no where near as big and nice as those made by Little Bit. PM her for info. She has a thread here somewhere with a link to fabric choices. When I have my girls at other people's homes, I am very diligent about taking them outside to potty every 1-2 hours and at least once during the night whether I think they need to go or not. Though they are pee pad trained, they know it is OK to go outside because I have praised them up one side and down the other when they do.

Little Bit · 04-05-2008, 07:37 AM

I would be glad to make some washable pads for you. If you want more info and fabric choices click on the link in my signature.

TLC · 04-05-2008, 07:40 AM

To be honest, I am not sure she could be trusted at other peoples homes with carpet.

Mine are 3 yo - they are pee pad trained. I have liter boxes that I put the pee pad inside of. This way they have to step into the box to use it and not mistake it for the carpet. We only have throw rugs and they have all been marked from when they were babies, so I don't worry about them peeing on them anymore. Roxy still does have marking habits though. She has to mark the 'smaller throw rugs' after they have been washed. I am not sure that I can break her of this habit. Also, after 3 yo - mine are still UNTRUSTABLE in other peoples homes. Not that they would have a full fledged pee - but with Roxy and her marking, she sure would have no problems doing that. If I put pee pads down they will use them at other ppls houses.

The problem you have may be that she isn't really potty trained fully outside and she really isn't potty trained fully inside. She really may be confused

yorkieaddict · 04-05-2008, 07:56 AM

Get some cute diapers for her. When we went to visit the in-laws I bought her lots of cute diapers and put panty liners in just in case. That way I was insured she would not soil their carpeting and she looked so cute. I took her out every couple of hours and she never did mess. It takes a while to get them use to it being wrapped around their bum but the peace of mind is worth the training. I love the diapers and now can always have 100% trust in her...Your friends and family will enjoy her visits more too.
Good Luck!

kendal · 04-06-2008, 07:26 AM

hehe, diapers. :-)
i got a big litter box too, we're working on that (because she walks around when she poops) too.
I'd like to be able to just take her out every 2 hours, but I work, and when we're away from home we have to leave her alone for several hours each day as well. we've been closing her in a room with no carpets when we leave and we haven't had any mistakes since the first day, after we rolled up some rugs.

04-04-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
kendal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	still peeing on rugs.... :-/ Meily is over 2 years old, and I'm not sure what to do... it's driving me nuts. She's gotten a lot better at telling us when she needs to go out, although sometimes she'll just opt for the peepad (which, in the middle of the night, is fine with me). But if there is a rug or carpet, even if there is a pee pad RIGHT NEXT TO IT, she'll go ahead and pee on the rug. We're visiting friends right now and they have rugs in practically every room - and Meily is finding them, even with 2 peepads and 3 humans ready to let her out whenever she wants. I just don't know what to do. I'm also about to move... into a place with some carpet (which I will have to get rid of). I'm trying to wean her off peepads, only putting them down when I'm not home, but if there are carpets, she's just going to pee on those. What can I do? Why does she keep doing this?? She KNOWS when she's in trouble and that she shouldn't do it. Grrrrrrrrr.... help!

04-04-2008, 09:44 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Have you tried washable peepads? When I started using them, Joey stopped using the carpet. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

04-04-2008, 09:46 AM	#3
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I switched to washable pee pads and the girls still pee on the carpet. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

04-04-2008, 10:24 AM	#4
DesertChildAZ YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 349	I have two words for you: RUG DOCTOR I swear this is the most effective product. We rent it from Home Depot a few times a year and it gets EVERYTHING out. It's like $20 to rent it plus the cost of cleaners. ~ Kelly __________________ Don't feed your yorkies "Greenies". Their lives depend on it.

04-04-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
vanessa19 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 343	Natures Miracle!!! Jasmine use to pee on our rugs all the time and we sprayed that on them and she has stopped...now pooping...different story but its firm poop so its no big deal! __________________ Vanessa, Princess Jasmine and Princess BellaR.I.P. Nutmeg and Tinkerbell, you will always be loved and never forgottenl

04-04-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
keri1973 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 629	Start over with boot camp potty training. __________________ Kayli Camden Minnie , Milo , Harley and Shooter

04-05-2008, 07:14 AM	#9
kendal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	I'll try all those... but what about in other people's houses (as we are now?). I forgot to bring the spray (which I bought, but we took up all the rugs so never used it). We have one more day, but I don't know what to do for the next time she goes to someone's house where there is carpet. I 'll go get one of those washable ones. I'd been considering that for environmental factors as well, but haven't found one yet. I thought Petco had them but they didn't last time I checked. But I will check again. :-D

04-05-2008, 07:37 AM	#12
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I would be glad to make some washable pads for you. If you want more info and fabric choices click on the link in my signature. __________________ Little Bit

04-05-2008, 07:40 AM	#13
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	To be honest, I am not sure she could be trusted at other peoples homes with carpet. Mine are 3 yo - they are pee pad trained. I have liter boxes that I put the pee pad inside of. This way they have to step into the box to use it and not mistake it for the carpet. We only have throw rugs and they have all been marked from when they were babies, so I don't worry about them peeing on them anymore. Roxy still does have marking habits though. She has to mark the 'smaller throw rugs' after they have been washed. I am not sure that I can break her of this habit. Also, after 3 yo - mine are still UNTRUSTABLE in other peoples homes. Not that they would have a full fledged pee - but with Roxy and her marking, she sure would have no problems doing that. If I put pee pads down they will use them at other ppls houses. The problem you have may be that she isn't really potty trained fully outside and she really isn't potty trained fully inside. She really may be confused __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

04-05-2008, 07:56 AM	#14
yorkieaddict Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 877	Get some cute diapers for her. When we went to visit the in-laws I bought her lots of cute diapers and put panty liners in just in case. That way I was insured she would not soil their carpeting and she looked so cute. I took her out every couple of hours and she never did mess. It takes a while to get them use to it being wrapped around their bum but the peace of mind is worth the training. I love the diapers and now can always have 100% trust in her...Your friends and family will enjoy her visits more too. Good Luck! __________________ My belongs to Molly, Princeton and Pinky http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p...edium=text_url

04-06-2008, 07:26 AM	#15
kendal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	hehe, diapers. :-) i got a big litter box too, we're working on that (because she walks around when she poops) too. I'd like to be able to just take her out every 2 hours, but I work, and when we're away from home we have to leave her alone for several hours each day as well. we've been closing her in a room with no carpets when we leave and we haven't had any mistakes since the first day, after we rolled up some rugs.