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chestermama · 01-27-2009, 06:28 PM

I would do the potty pads, what a butt head landlord

kwaymon · 01-27-2009, 06:38 PM

[QUOTE=Joodles;2441634]I agree, I think taking her for walks so she can go (somewhere else other than the yard, even down the side walk or side of the road is much better for your baby. I think it would be unfair to now tell your baby that she must now eliminate in her home while all this time you've been telling her not to. what happens when you move? The first few days would be agony for her, having to hold it so long that she has an accident. she would be ashamed and upset for being forced to go in the house . Your landlord has no legal right to sany you can't take your dog for a walk. even a short distance.[/QUTE]

I agree with this. I think that taking her for a walk away from the property would be a good idea especially if you clean up after her. If you are afraid of your landlord seeing you, I would put her in a doggy purse or a bag and sneak her past him. I also agree with other posters that you should check into your lease agreement to see if it's even legal for him to this.

NewYorkieLover · 01-27-2009, 07:47 PM

I will agree with the other posters.

Why is your landlord making this change all of a sudden?

Is there another outdoor area where you could walk her, not on the landlord's property?

If you planned on making a permanent switch because it was YOUR choice - perhaps your weather makes it too difficult to go outside for too long, etc. - then that would be different. But, as someone said, what if you get her used to going indoors, and then move and want her to go outside again? Or maybe you could try to train her to do both...go inside sometimes, but bring her places to go outside as well, so she will be trained to do both.

I use a litter pan with a pad in it. I didn't want litter being kicked out of the pan and making a mess. Lexi was originally being trained to go outside, but a severe lightning storm one morning changed that. It was too dangerous to go outside when I got up. Since she always has to pee first thing in the morning, I took her from her crate and put her right in the pan. I stayed there, not letting her out until she peed. Luckily, it didn't take long! Then, she got a treat. I watched her for signs of needing to go, and beyond that, would put her in the pan every hour or two. It only took about 3-4 days for her to do it on her own. I did use the pad to soak up any pee from the floor, and when she pooped, I would pick it up with paper towel, but smear just a little bit on the pad so she would have that scent. I would cover the wet/poopy pad with a new one, so she could smell it, but she wouldn't be walking on a dirty pad.

Good luck!

Marilize · 01-28-2009, 01:37 AM

Cash and I are moving to a flat in the city and we will need to make the same house training changes. Thanks for all the advice, I think potty pads will work perfectly.

alaskayorkie · 01-28-2009, 02:23 AM

Yeah, I'd try to have a meeting of the minds with the landlord. If the complaint is you're not cleaning up after her or she's killing the grass, that can be solved. She could be trained to go in one acceptable area outside. That's not to say she can't be trained to use a pee pad inside, but I wouldn't just roll over on this one if there's any room for argument. But I imagine it's not that simple. Landlords can probably do whatever they want.

Lolapup · 01-29-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Erin

You can buy indoor sod boxes with K9 grass (fake scented anti-microbial grass)

There is the pet-a-potty, the throne, the penthouse potty... there are tons of them out there. They are expensive but it would probably be a lot easier for her than pads because it kind of smells and feels like grass.

Thank you so much for your suggestions!! I ordered the Pup-Head and she took right to it!! Many many thanks!

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mscat · 01-29-2009, 01:57 PM

It is very odd that a landlord would suddenly change the rules... Glad you have found a great solution!

Joodles · 01-29-2009, 02:05 PM

Oh good, I'm glad you found a solution that won't distress her and one you can live with. yay!

Lolapup · 01-29-2009, 02:06 PM

Not odd at all. The park owner passed away about 3 months ago. His 3 children are now fighting over who is going to be "in charge." I don't care to get caught up in it in any way shape or form. I have better places to put my energy. Lola doesn't mind. Our winters are brutal here.

Cinq1964 · 01-29-2009, 02:06 PM

Glad you found a solution! Best of Luck!

01-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#18
NewYorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 418	I will agree with the other posters. Why is your landlord making this change all of a sudden? Is there another outdoor area where you could walk her, not on the landlord's property? If you planned on making a permanent switch because it was YOUR choice - perhaps your weather makes it too difficult to go outside for too long, etc. - then that would be different. But, as someone said, what if you get her used to going indoors, and then move and want her to go outside again? Or maybe you could try to train her to do both...go inside sometimes, but bring her places to go outside as well, so she will be trained to do both. I use a litter pan with a pad in it. I didn't want litter being kicked out of the pan and making a mess. Lexi was originally being trained to go outside, but a severe lightning storm one morning changed that. It was too dangerous to go outside when I got up. Since she always has to pee first thing in the morning, I took her from her crate and put her right in the pan. I stayed there, not letting her out until she peed. Luckily, it didn't take long! Then, she got a treat. I watched her for signs of needing to go, and beyond that, would put her in the pan every hour or two. It only took about 3-4 days for her to do it on her own. I did use the pad to soak up any pee from the floor, and when she pooped, I would pick it up with paper towel, but smear just a little bit on the pad so she would have that scent. I would cover the wet/poopy pad with a new one, so she could smell it, but she wouldn't be walking on a dirty pad. Good luck! __________________ momma to ♥ lexi ♥ and the two best skinkids ever!! whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies

01-28-2009, 01:37 AM	#19
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	Cash and I are moving to a flat in the city and we will need to make the same house training changes. Thanks for all the advice, I think potty pads will work perfectly. __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

01-28-2009, 02:23 AM	#20
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yeah, I'd try to have a meeting of the minds with the landlord. If the complaint is you're not cleaning up after her or she's killing the grass, that can be solved. She could be trained to go in one acceptable area outside. That's not to say she can't be trained to use a pee pad inside, but I wouldn't just roll over on this one if there's any room for argument. But I imagine it's not that simple. Landlords can probably do whatever they want. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

01-29-2009, 01:57 PM	#22
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	It is very odd that a landlord would suddenly change the rules... Glad you have found a great solution! __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-29-2009, 02:05 PM	#23
Joodles Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 49	Oh good, I'm glad you found a solution that won't distress her and one you can live with. yay! __________________ ~ Joodles ~ Mom to Lilly & Gracie - 1 yr old sisters

01-27-2009, 06:28 PM	#16
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I would do the potty pads, what a butt head landlord

01-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#17
kwaymon YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 699	[QUOTE=Joodles;2441634]I agree, I think taking her for walks so she can go (somewhere else other than the yard, even down the side walk or side of the road is much better for your baby. I think it would be unfair to now tell your baby that she must now eliminate in her home while all this time you've been telling her not to. what happens when you move? The first few days would be agony for her, having to hold it so long that she has an accident. she would be ashamed and upset for being forced to go in the house . Your landlord has no legal right to sany you can't take your dog for a walk. even a short distance.[/QUTE] I agree with this. I think that taking her for a walk away from the property would be a good idea especially if you clean up after her. If you are afraid of your landlord seeing you, I would put her in a doggy purse or a bag and sneak her past him. I also agree with other posters that you should check into your lease agreement to see if it's even legal for him to this.

01-29-2009, 02:06 PM	#24
Lolapup No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 463	Not odd at all. The park owner passed away about 3 months ago. His 3 children are now fighting over who is going to be "in charge." I don't care to get caught up in it in any way shape or form. I have better places to put my energy. Lola doesn't mind. Our winters are brutal here.

01-29-2009, 02:06 PM	#25
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	Glad you found a solution! Best of Luck! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com