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TLC · 03-17-2009, 08:24 AM

How old is he?

mscat · 03-17-2009, 10:25 AM

I think he is a little confused right now by the change. Leaving clothing or blankets, somthing with the scent of you guys will be comforting to your puppy while you are gone. Your going to have to either take the pup, or have him in the e-pen. one or the other. This is a transisting time, but, eventually he will settle doen and get used to the change. just stick to whatever you decide on doing. Try not going back and forth with him.
My Suzi One yrs old. We live in a apartment complex, and she is pad trained. She also goes to the bathroom outdoors. But, she's older and she was the the one who decided to do that when she was ready. Now ever time we go for a walk she will poo outdoors as well pee all the time.
Be consistent with your little puppy .

lilbumbleybees · 03-18-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by busterbrown1

I called the vet to ask his opinion. He said we should do one or the other but, his main concern was the potty training. He said that if he is used to being taken outside and then we put puppy pads down this will confuse him. So, we're back to square one I guess....

It can confuse them, but as a mommy who uses pee pads and takes her babies outside I can honestly say thank heaven for pee pads! My guys KNOW when I say "let's go potty" that we're going outside to go. Let's face it, life happens and sometimes we get stuck at work too long (I don't take mine every single day to the groom shop) or something comes up and we have to be gone a little longer than expected. Or maybe we're dead asleep and can't be woken in the middle of the night. The pee pads are a life saver for things like that. My guys know what they're for, but they also know their morning, afternoons, and night routines of going to potty outside at regular hours.

Sukoshis Gma · 03-24-2009, 10:15 AM

[quote]What you may want to start trying is leave for about 10 minutes, then come back in the house, then go 1/2 hour and so on and so forth. He will see that you're going to come back.[quote]

Michelle, how is little Bruizer doing? I was going to suggest the above so he gets used to being alone a little at a time. I also think the idea of leaving a piece of clothing with him and putting a crate/pet taxi carrier in the puppy pen for him would be helpful. Perhaps he is overwhelmed and a smaller space would make him less anxious. I hope he gets along ok, he sure is a cutie.

busterbrown1 · 03-25-2009, 10:35 AM

Ok, well, Bruizer has been by himself at home all week so far. Yesterday the lady who cleans my house arrived about 10:30 am Bruizer was in his x pen and she went into the laundry room to do laundry. She turned around and he was just standing in the laundry room. She said she put him back into his x pen and about 30 minutes later he was out again! He can climb his pen and then get on top of his crate and JUMP down!! Has anyone had this problem?? He is not very big at all! He is 2 lbs even!! His little legs are only about an inch and a half long!! Any suggestions? I'm afraid he's going to hurt himself! I took out his crate today so he could not climb on top of it! We'll see if he gets out today! I am up for any ideas that you guys might have!! He is such a smart little boy!!
Michelle

luvfla · 03-25-2009, 12:13 PM

Well Michele there is only one solution....One of you are going to HAVE to quit your job so Bruizer can be trained. I quarantee that many here will agree with me!

PS -Enjoy the little stinker!

mscat · 03-25-2009, 12:22 PM

omg, he can jump out of his pen. The little baby is a determined fellow .You may need to place him in your bedroom. put pee pads down for him , and his food and water bowls. Make it puppy proof as well. That is the only other thing I can think of, unless you can block off anther part of the house where he will be safe. I think he wants more room. And he is lonely when you guys are gone. therefore when your house keeper arrives, he goes to her. It's playtime. And he wants company. No little puppy wants to be alone alll day long.
this is a difficult situation for everyone. Is there anyone who can come over and keep him comapny while you guys are working? at least for a little while? I agree that this is one smart little baby!

busterbrown1 · 03-26-2009, 07:58 AM

Well, we took the crate out and he did not climb out! If we keep it on the hardwood surface he doesn't climb it only if it is on carpet. He is sooooo smart! ha-ha! I'll keep you guys posted on how this ends up. He just really doesn't like being alone!

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03-17-2009, 10:25 AM	#17
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I think he is a little confused right now by the change. Leaving clothing or blankets, somthing with the scent of you guys will be comforting to your puppy while you are gone. Your going to have to either take the pup, or have him in the e-pen. one or the other. This is a transisting time, but, eventually he will settle doen and get used to the change. just stick to whatever you decide on doing. Try not going back and forth with him. My Suzi One yrs old. We live in a apartment complex, and she is pad trained. She also goes to the bathroom outdoors. But, she's older and she was the the one who decided to do that when she was ready. Now ever time we go for a walk she will poo outdoors as well pee all the time. Be consistent with your little puppy . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-24-2009, 10:15 AM	#19
Sukoshis Gma YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near KC, Missouri Posts: 439	[quote]What you may want to start trying is leave for about 10 minutes, then come back in the house, then go 1/2 hour and so on and so forth. He will see that you're going to come back.[quote] Michelle, how is little Bruizer doing? I was going to suggest the above so he gets used to being alone a little at a time. I also think the idea of leaving a piece of clothing with him and putting a crate/pet taxi carrier in the puppy pen for him would be helpful. Perhaps he is overwhelmed and a smaller space would make him less anxious. I hope he gets along ok, he sure is a cutie. __________________ Linda, Mom to Calli and Lisa (Sukoshi's Mom) AND G'ma to Sukoshi and Tanuki Last edited by Sukoshis Gma; 03-24-2009 at 10:16 AM.

03-25-2009, 12:22 PM	#22
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	omg, he can jump out of his pen. The little baby is a determined fellow .You may need to place him in your bedroom. put pee pads down for him , and his food and water bowls. Make it puppy proof as well. That is the only other thing I can think of, unless you can block off anther part of the house where he will be safe. I think he wants more room. And he is lonely when you guys are gone. therefore when your house keeper arrives, he goes to her. It's playtime. And he wants company. No little puppy wants to be alone alll day long. this is a difficult situation for everyone. Is there anyone who can come over and keep him comapny while you guys are working? at least for a little while? I agree that this is one smart little baby! __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-25-2009, 10:35 AM	#20
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	Ok, well, Bruizer has been by himself at home all week so far. Yesterday the lady who cleans my house arrived about 10:30 am Bruizer was in his x pen and she went into the laundry room to do laundry. She turned around and he was just standing in the laundry room. She said she put him back into his x pen and about 30 minutes later he was out again! He can climb his pen and then get on top of his crate and JUMP down!! Has anyone had this problem?? He is not very big at all! He is 2 lbs even!! His little legs are only about an inch and a half long!! Any suggestions? I'm afraid he's going to hurt himself! I took out his crate today so he could not climb on top of it! We'll see if he gets out today! I am up for any ideas that you guys might have!! He is such a smart little boy!! Michelle

03-25-2009, 12:13 PM	#21
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Well Michele there is only one solution....One of you are going to HAVE to quit your job so Bruizer can be trained. I quarantee that many here will agree with me! PS -Enjoy the little stinker!

03-26-2009, 07:58 AM	#23
busterbrown1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bernie MO USA Posts: 153	Well, we took the crate out and he did not climb out! If we keep it on the hardwood surface he doesn't climb it only if it is on carpet. He is sooooo smart! ha-ha! I'll keep you guys posted on how this ends up. He just really doesn't like being alone!