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TatumsMom · 07-28-2005, 05:48 AM

Welcome Diane and Harley! We're in Texas too.... in Brenham, between Houston and Austin. Where are ya'll? The only advice I can give on the potty training has already been said... consistency! and crate training helped with Tatum. We took her out to potty at least once an hour and always about 20 minutes after she ate. It was a lot of work but that's what it takes. Can't wait to see some pictures!

centralnewyorki · 07-28-2005, 05:52 AM

Welcome to YT! 12 weeks is still very young, so potty issues are to be expected. Be very patient and give lots of praise and you'll see results in no time!

sillyjacki · 07-28-2005, 06:12 AM

Welcome to YT! I'm also in Texas-- at Rice University in Houston!

We'd love to see some pictures of your baby....

Texas Yorkie · 07-28-2005, 06:25 AM

I'll have to figure the picture thing out, but will share soon. We live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

Thanks for all the encouragement on our potty issues. We go out ALL the time ... but he still goes in the house ALL the time as well. I bought a baby exercise pen yesterday, so we'll try that. I've been off work for the summer so I think we made the mistake of letting him run around the house too much. I'll be going back to work and the kids back to school in a few weeks so he'll be spending more time in the playpen and have less roaming time.
I have a 2 year old female mini schnauzer and she was amazingly easy to potty train. I guess I keep comparing Harley's progress to her and he still seems so clueless about the whole thing at this point.

Texas Yorkie · 07-28-2005, 09:24 AM

Okay, I have a question ... do yorkie babies PP in their sleep? Several times my little Harley has been napping in the floor and I wait and watch for him to wake up to grab him and go outside but when I pick him up his entire underside is soaked from the chest down and there's a puddle right where he was laying. He's either going in his sleep or going before he even stands up. NEVER heard of dogs going potty on themselves!

TatumsMom · 07-28-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Yorkie

Okay, I have a question ... do yorkie babies PP in their sleep? Several times my little Harley has been napping in the floor and I wait and watch for him to wake up to grab him and go outside but when I pick him up his entire underside is soaked from the chest down and there's a puddle right where he was laying. He's either going in his sleep or going before he even stands up. NEVER heard of dogs going potty on themselves!

I've never heard of that either - except in really old dogs that just can't control it anymore. Might be worth asking your vet. Maybe he has a bladder issue that actually needs treatment?

chachi · 07-28-2005, 09:44 AM

Hello and welcome to Yorkietalk!

yorkieusa · 07-28-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Yorkie

Okay, I have a question ... do yorkie babies PP in their sleep? Several times my little Harley has been napping in the floor and I wait and watch for him to wake up to grab him and go outside but when I pick him up his entire underside is soaked from the chest down and there's a puddle right where he was laying. He's either going in his sleep or going before he even stands up. NEVER heard of dogs going potty on themselves!

I would take him to the vet. That could be a bladder infection or kidney stones. Just be safe. With either a urinary or bladder infection they will squat numerous times without going every time and you may see blood in the urine or it can have a bad smell.

Mystify79 · 07-28-2005, 11:02 AM

Welcome!

Twinkle · 07-29-2005, 08:36 AM

Tell me about it...the potty thing is a nightmare. All my Yorkies have done their business sneakily in doors. Unforunately we've tried everything to stop them doing it. I'd love to hear some suggestions. Their cute little faces and their crazy personalities makes up for the mess they make hee hee!

Sue Nickell · 07-29-2005, 01:52 PM

Welcome. I'm new to the site, but also have a Yorkie that is about the same age... 4 months. Samson is doing great with potty training. He hasn't had an accident in days.
I take him out at regular intervals and give him treats and a "good boy" when he goes.
Have patience. It takes time.

07-28-2005, 05:48 AM	#16
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Welcome Diane and Harley! We're in Texas too.... in Brenham, between Houston and Austin. Where are ya'll? The only advice I can give on the potty training has already been said... consistency! and crate training helped with Tatum. We took her out to potty at least once an hour and always about 20 minutes after she ate. It was a lot of work but that's what it takes. Can't wait to see some pictures! __________________ ~ Angie

07-28-2005, 05:52 AM	#17
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	Welcome to YT! 12 weeks is still very young, so potty issues are to be expected. Be very patient and give lots of praise and you'll see results in no time! __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

07-28-2005, 06:12 AM	#18
sillyjacki Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 544	Welcome to YT! I'm also in Texas-- at Rice University in Houston! We'd love to see some pictures of your baby.... __________________ Jacki & Roxy Dogster My mom's company makes dog products!

07-28-2005, 06:25 AM	#19
Texas Yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 78	I'll have to figure the picture thing out, but will share soon. We live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Thanks for all the encouragement on our potty issues. We go out ALL the time ... but he still goes in the house ALL the time as well. I bought a baby exercise pen yesterday, so we'll try that. I've been off work for the summer so I think we made the mistake of letting him run around the house too much. I'll be going back to work and the kids back to school in a few weeks so he'll be spending more time in the playpen and have less roaming time. I have a 2 year old female mini schnauzer and she was amazingly easy to potty train. I guess I keep comparing Harley's progress to her and he still seems so clueless about the whole thing at this point. __________________ Diane and Harley

07-28-2005, 09:24 AM	#20
Texas Yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Okay, I have a question ... do yorkie babies PP in their sleep? Several times my little Harley has been napping in the floor and I wait and watch for him to wake up to grab him and go outside but when I pick him up his entire underside is soaked from the chest down and there's a puddle right where he was laying. He's either going in his sleep or going before he even stands up. NEVER heard of dogs going potty on themselves! __________________ Diane and Harley

07-28-2005, 09:44 AM	#22
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07-28-2005, 11:02 AM	#24
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07-29-2005, 08:36 AM	#25
Twinkle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea, Wales, UK Posts: 33	Tell me about it...the potty thing is a nightmare. All my Yorkies have done their business sneakily in doors. Unforunately we've tried everything to stop them doing it. I'd love to hear some suggestions. Their cute little faces and their crazy personalities makes up for the mess they make hee hee! __________________ www.dogster.com/?347962. www.dogster.com/?347978. www.strictlyparanormal.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/cluelessandrandom http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrissyCullen AGAINST TAIL DOCKING!!! AGAINST PUPPY MILLS!!!

07-29-2005, 01:52 PM	#26
Sue Nickell Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flemingsburg, Kentucky Posts: 43	Welcome. I'm new to the site, but also have a Yorkie that is about the same age... 4 months. Samson is doing great with potty training. He hasn't had an accident in days. I take him out at regular intervals and give him treats and a "good boy" when he goes. Have patience. It takes time.