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tarawood · 07-25-2005, 10:08 AM

I'm sorry your mom is giving you a hard time about this. Hopefully, she will come to understand these thingst take time and she will loosen up as she see your hard work and little steps of progress. I wish you the best in your endeavors.

JCarlson2004 · 07-25-2005, 10:11 AM

You can try doggie diapers. I've seen them at Pets Mart. What I used for my dog's was a dog exercise pen. You can get them at www.petsmart.com and www.petedge.com You put food, water, a bed and toys on 1 side and then you put a wee wee pad on the other side. This worked for both of my puppies. Good luck!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-25-2005, 10:18 AM

I have to agree with the posters who feel it is unrealistic to expect your puppy to be housebroken at 5 months. Mine still have accidents at 10 months.

If it is the mess in the house she doesn't like I would keep pantied on her in the house and take it off when you take her out to poop or pee. That eliminates any mess or damage to the house so your mom should have nothing to complain about.

I hope your mom loves the puppy as she does one of her own children. The puppy trusts that you will understand that she is not perfect and she may have accidents for a long time, but she is now a member of your family and deserves " unconditional love" just as any family member does.

It sounds like she was just expressing her frustration but she would not actualy make you find the baby another home. Good luck.

hreason · 07-25-2005, 10:19 AM

We put our potty pads right next to both doors that Brody typically used to go outside. He got the idea that he was supposed to be somewhere near these doors to go to the bathroom, but he never figured out that he should be on the outside. The potty pads work good for us, but he is still not completely housetrained (he's 8 months old). I will take him outside for hours at a time, and he will still go back inside to pee. I don't know why. We started using Nature's Miracle potty pads and really like those. However, if she is chewing on them, you might not want to use them.

Erin · 07-25-2005, 11:25 AM

It's definately not too late to crate train. All the crate does is discourage them from soiling their sleeping area, allowing you to take them directly to the grass when it's time to go rather than them choosing a nice spot on the carpet. That's why the crate has to be VERY small at first. Like, if they potty in the crate they have to lay in it (Gross, but that's the theory.) Make sure the crate is not a punishment - give her a treat when she goes in the crate and put her toys in there with her. You can also try feeding her in the crate (with the door open), since food is a good thing and she can associate it with being in her crate. Make sure you have a WIRE cage and not a plastic travel carrier. She needs to see out. We used an 18" crate with a divider panel when Loki was tiny and he JUST moved up to a 24" crate.

You also have to be careful about letting them out when they are crying. Gradually you will learn the different from an "I have to potty" cry and a "I don't want to be in here" cry. Loki is still pretty good sounding like someone is torturing him to try to get my attention but if I ignore him for 5 minutes he stops. If they are just crying for attention you have to wait until they stop even for few seconds!! to pay attention to them and let them out.

Yorkielover24 · 07-25-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Julz

I changed that to "her" and "she", but it didn't take it....sorry to have called Princess a boy.

Ha ha ha ha no problem. Thanks so much for your advice!!! I tried that but I turned my head and she began to eat her poop! Ughhhh I'll put Tabasco sauce on it this time lol!

teri88 · 07-25-2005, 12:38 PM

You can still crate train. Aside from that, when she is loose in the house put her in a puppy diaper. (They sell them in Petsmart) It won't help train her, but her accidents won't be in your mom's house. Maybe if she is not cleaning up messes she will be more patient and will be willing to wait longer for her to be trained.

Fran42478 · 07-25-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkielover24

Ha ha ha ha no problem. Thanks so much for your advice!!! I tried that but I turned my head and she began to eat her poop! Ughhhh I'll put Tabasco sauce on it this time lol!

In regards to her eating her poop...If you give her a little peice of pineapple with her food, it will deter her from eating the poop...Supposedly it makes the poop smell less appealing to them...GROSS I know, but it works...

Good Luck!
Fran

yorkieusa · 07-25-2005, 12:53 PM

I read somewhere that a puppy doesn't KNOW when it needs to go potty until at least four months...they have to know ahead of time in order to tell you that they need out. You might want to hang a bell on the door and teach her to ring the bell each time you take her out. Just imagine how impressed mom will be if she learns to ring a bell to go potty!

Osso · 07-25-2005, 01:24 PM

Get a play pen from Petsmart (cost like $70 bucks) and the rubber squares (the interlocking kind for exercise flooring) and a litter box. I did this for my boys and if they pottied in the wrong spot I didn't care as much because it was really easy to clean.

I tried using the piddle pads but my boys thought it was a toy. I even went as far as tapping the diaper to the floor. They can now use them, but they are almost 1 year old. They do well but are still not completely trained (about one accident every two weeks or so). I also did a horrible job about teaching them because I work like 11 hours a day and let them eat and dring all day.

Hope everything works out.

ldenise · 07-25-2005, 07:51 PM

Lots of good advice above.
What worked for me is : I used diapers. I didn't take my eye off of
Ahia while I was training her. I trained her to go outside. She picked it up rather quickly. I took her out very often, offered her a treat each time she pottyed. (I have to say, for Ahia, the treats did it)
If your mom didn't see any messes (due to the diapers) might be she would be willing to give her longer to pick up the training.
what i used was doggy diapers with human panty liners. I just cut them in 1/2 and the sticky on the back makes them stay in place. great for when they are in heat also. cheaper too.
I hope you mom will give her longer to train.

chloeandj · 07-25-2005, 08:49 PM

Your mother was upset about a baby peeing on the kitchen floor which is probably tiled? I call that good aim! Much better than hitting the living room carpet!!

At six months old she will probably be on a good start of potty training, but VERY unrealistic to even think she could be fully potty trained before 8 months old, in my opinion. And it will probably take her a little longer. If it is such a big deal, put a doggy diaper on her instead of giving her up. Think of her as a small toddler. Even if she knows where you want her to go, she will probably not be able to tell you or even care to tell you until she is a little more mature.

07-25-2005, 10:08 AM	#16
tarawood YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 540	I'm sorry your mom is giving you a hard time about this. Hopefully, she will come to understand these thingst take time and she will loosen up as she see your hard work and little steps of progress. I wish you the best in your endeavors. __________________ Tara

07-25-2005, 10:11 AM	#17
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	You can try doggie diapers. I've seen them at Pets Mart. What I used for my dog's was a dog exercise pen. You can get them at www.petsmart.com and www.petedge.com You put food, water, a bed and toys on 1 side and then you put a wee wee pad on the other side. This worked for both of my puppies. Good luck! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-25-2005, 10:19 AM	#19
hreason Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 113	We put our potty pads right next to both doors that Brody typically used to go outside. He got the idea that he was supposed to be somewhere near these doors to go to the bathroom, but he never figured out that he should be on the outside. The potty pads work good for us, but he is still not completely housetrained (he's 8 months old). I will take him outside for hours at a time, and he will still go back inside to pee. I don't know why. We started using Nature's Miracle potty pads and really like those. However, if she is chewing on them, you might not want to use them. __________________ Holly and Brody Brody's Dogster Page:www.dogster.com/?132069

07-25-2005, 12:38 PM	#22
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	You can still crate train. Aside from that, when she is loose in the house put her in a puppy diaper. (They sell them in Petsmart) It won't help train her, but her accidents won't be in your mom's house. Maybe if she is not cleaning up messes she will be more patient and will be willing to wait longer for her to be trained. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

07-25-2005, 01:24 PM	#25
Osso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 136	Get a pen and rubber flooring. Get a play pen from Petsmart (cost like $70 bucks) and the rubber squares (the interlocking kind for exercise flooring) and a litter box. I did this for my boys and if they pottied in the wrong spot I didn't care as much because it was really easy to clean. I tried using the piddle pads but my boys thought it was a toy. I even went as far as tapping the diaper to the floor. They can now use them, but they are almost 1 year old. They do well but are still not completely trained (about one accident every two weeks or so). I also did a horrible job about teaching them because I work like 11 hours a day and let them eat and dring all day. Hope everything works out.

07-25-2005, 10:18 AM	#18
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I have to agree with the posters who feel it is unrealistic to expect your puppy to be housebroken at 5 months. Mine still have accidents at 10 months. If it is the mess in the house she doesn't like I would keep pantied on her in the house and take it off when you take her out to poop or pee. That eliminates any mess or damage to the house so your mom should have nothing to complain about. I hope your mom loves the puppy as she does one of her own children. The puppy trusts that you will understand that she is not perfect and she may have accidents for a long time, but she is now a member of your family and deserves " unconditional love" just as any family member does. It sounds like she was just expressing her frustration but she would not actualy make you find the baby another home. Good luck.

07-25-2005, 11:25 AM	#20
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	It's definately not too late to crate train. All the crate does is discourage them from soiling their sleeping area, allowing you to take them directly to the grass when it's time to go rather than them choosing a nice spot on the carpet. That's why the crate has to be VERY small at first. Like, if they potty in the crate they have to lay in it (Gross, but that's the theory.) Make sure the crate is not a punishment - give her a treat when she goes in the crate and put her toys in there with her. You can also try feeding her in the crate (with the door open), since food is a good thing and she can associate it with being in her crate. Make sure you have a WIRE cage and not a plastic travel carrier. She needs to see out. We used an 18" crate with a divider panel when Loki was tiny and he JUST moved up to a 24" crate. You also have to be careful about letting them out when they are crying. Gradually you will learn the different from an "I have to potty" cry and a "I don't want to be in here" cry. Loki is still pretty good sounding like someone is torturing him to try to get my attention but if I ignore him for 5 minutes he stops. If they are just crying for attention you have to wait until they stop even for few seconds!! to pay attention to them and let them out.

07-25-2005, 12:53 PM	#24
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I read somewhere that a puppy doesn't KNOW when it needs to go potty until at least four months...they have to know ahead of time in order to tell you that they need out. You might want to hang a bell on the door and teach her to ring the bell each time you take her out. Just imagine how impressed mom will be if she learns to ring a bell to go potty!

07-25-2005, 07:51 PM	#26
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	Lots of good advice above. What worked for me is : I used diapers. I didn't take my eye off of Ahia while I was training her. I trained her to go outside. She picked it up rather quickly. I took her out very often, offered her a treat each time she pottyed. (I have to say, for Ahia, the treats did it) If your mom didn't see any messes (due to the diapers) might be she would be willing to give her longer to pick up the training. what i used was doggy diapers with human panty liners. I just cut them in 1/2 and the sticky on the back makes them stay in place. great for when they are in heat also. cheaper too. I hope you mom will give her longer to train. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

07-25-2005, 08:49 PM	#27
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Your mother was upset about a baby peeing on the kitchen floor which is probably tiled? I call that good aim! Much better than hitting the living room carpet!! At six months old she will probably be on a good start of potty training, but VERY unrealistic to even think she could be fully potty trained before 8 months old, in my opinion. And it will probably take her a little longer. If it is such a big deal, put a doggy diaper on her instead of giving her up. Think of her as a small toddler. Even if she knows where you want her to go, she will probably not be able to tell you or even care to tell you until she is a little more mature.