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Marilize · 10-19-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by loveshay

Okay warning you, this is probably a stupid question, but since I don't know the answer, I am going to ask away..lol

The belly bands, for lil boys...I see ppl post things in reference to them, but what exactlly are they for? I saw you said, helps stop them from marking, since reaching manhood...so makes them not be able to go??

again I apologize if this is stupid question...

The belly bands are for catching the marking of the boys. Few boys will want to pee in them because they don't like the wetness against their bodies, so then they don't mark. Because the marking isn't really bladder-related (meaning they don't really need to pee), the boy will opt out of peeing while in the diaper. I fashioned one for a friend who was visiting with her male yorkie. It works really well, but you have to get them used to it.

If Cash (my male yorkie) marked, I would definitely put a belly band on him. For sure.

Just an update: I used the diapers on June and she is fully potty trained at 8 months. She can go on command, wherever I want her to and she knows her potty place at our home and uses it on her own.
She hasn't gone into heat yet, but apparently they keep themselves very clean. If not, I will make her some more panties.

angeleyes · 10-19-2009, 11:00 PM

I will call myself kind of an expert on the doggie diapers as I had to use them on my Mini. Schnauzer for over 2 years. I do not believe they are meant for potty training. That is training that you need to do yourself. If your puppy pees and poops in your bed then it should not be sleeping with you. Dogs don't pee in their crates if they can help it. If the puppy is young, get out of bed when it fusses and take it to where it pees, then put it back to bed. As it gets older, the time increases between when they have to go. My Morkie was sleeping through the night at 6 months old. Now she sleeps about 10 hours (she just turned 1 yr) My Schnauzer had kidney problems the last couple of years of her life. She would pee in her sleep and not even know it. I tried the diapers and they were great. I used them at night or if I had to be gone for any lenght of time. I did have trouble with them staying on but I bought a diaper cover from Dr. Leonard and Smith and it worked great, diapers stayed taped and on. However, if you use diapers, you need to wash the area when you take the diapers off if they are wet as the puppies can get infections from the urine being next to their skin. The diapers would work for traveling with a younger pup also unless they are in a kennel. It's still best to stop and let them go potty outside and stretch their little legs. Please make sure if you use diapers on an occasion that you let the puppy know they are not being punished. Abby got upset the first couple times and acted like she did something wrong. Once I figured out the problem, I would make it kind of a game to put them on and keep telling her how pretty and cute she was. Made a world of difference. Hope that helps some, don't mean to sound like a know it all, but don't use diapers just so you don't have to get up at night, that's part of having a new puppy and potty training.

Lovetodream88 · 10-19-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Marilize

I just read my message again after a couple of months and I am sad to see that you nitpicked the one thing that wasn't completely, completely correct.
I am sorry if I offended you, but the statement still stands: If you haven't tried something, don't diss it. You are only limiting yourself.

I wasent nitpicking I just felt that you where attacking that person and I really honestly thought you meant what you posted that if you dont know everything then dont post. I was just reading what you typed not nitpicking.

loveshay · 10-19-2009, 11:12 PM

Thanks for all the information......I appreciate it! Belly bands might be my answer for when we take Shay into other ppls homes maybe for the drive too...

harleyyorkie · 10-21-2009, 07:19 AM

I am in the process of potty training two boys ages 5 1/2 months and 6 months. I use the doggie diapers made by Four Paws. They have a cut out for the tail, so the dog can still poop freely (which they poop only outside, that part of training is solved).The diaper made to hold an absorbent pad, ( I use poise pads for humans, cut in 1/2's). Since my living/dining area is wall to wall carpeting and this is where they get their free time, they wear these during free playtime. I still take them outside (remove the diaper) about evry hour or so, they pee/ poop/ run around, and I put the diaper back on and take them back inside. The reason I use them in just in case they start to sniff or squat in the house, I can get them outside without having to worry about any drips on the carpet. So far this has worked wonders for me. I think we all know how fast those little boogers can cop a squat! The diapers are not in place of good training techniques, just another tool. Both of them sleep in crates at night without diapers and do not pee or poop in the crates from 10:30 pm until 6:30 am. They used to both pee & poop in the crates when I first got them, so I must be doing something right. Read my previous posts about "Sir Craps Alot", you'll see what I mean.We have only a few times a week when I catch them sniffing around and then it's right outside we go. I had no sucess with belly bands as they would ride up on the puppies leaving their little dingle swaying in the breeze, free to pee! Every one has different methods for training, whatever works for some one may not work for others. I myself am having good success with the diapers and they are washable denim so they can't shred them.

jaac · 10-21-2009, 07:39 AM

My Gigio will wear them at free time inside or visiting other homes or businesses
she is 8 months.
it works great for me.

yorkiezfamily · 10-21-2009, 09:25 AM

I have used them on Addison since bringing him home. The only caution I would give it what my vet said at first visit. They are good tools, but watch for rash, and infection. Take them off each day for an extended period to assure the area is aired out properly ect. My vet said he say a male dog with a terrible urinary tract infection because of extended doggie band use (they kept them on ALL the time). We only use them when visiting or when we are gone more than 4 hrs.

10-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#17
angeleyes YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hugo, MN USA Posts: 325	diapers for puppies I will call myself kind of an expert on the doggie diapers as I had to use them on my Mini. Schnauzer for over 2 years. I do not believe they are meant for potty training. That is training that you need to do yourself. If your puppy pees and poops in your bed then it should not be sleeping with you. Dogs don't pee in their crates if they can help it. If the puppy is young, get out of bed when it fusses and take it to where it pees, then put it back to bed. As it gets older, the time increases between when they have to go. My Morkie was sleeping through the night at 6 months old. Now she sleeps about 10 hours (she just turned 1 yr) My Schnauzer had kidney problems the last couple of years of her life. She would pee in her sleep and not even know it. I tried the diapers and they were great. I used them at night or if I had to be gone for any lenght of time. I did have trouble with them staying on but I bought a diaper cover from Dr. Leonard and Smith and it worked great, diapers stayed taped and on. However, if you use diapers, you need to wash the area when you take the diapers off if they are wet as the puppies can get infections from the urine being next to their skin. The diapers would work for traveling with a younger pup also unless they are in a kennel. It's still best to stop and let them go potty outside and stretch their little legs. Please make sure if you use diapers on an occasion that you let the puppy know they are not being punished. Abby got upset the first couple times and acted like she did something wrong. Once I figured out the problem, I would make it kind of a game to put them on and keep telling her how pretty and cute she was. Made a world of difference. Hope that helps some, don't mean to sound like a know it all, but don't use diapers just so you don't have to get up at night, that's part of having a new puppy and potty training.

10-21-2009, 07:19 AM	#20
harleyyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Posts: 470	I am in the process of potty training two boys ages 5 1/2 months and 6 months. I use the doggie diapers made by Four Paws. They have a cut out for the tail, so the dog can still poop freely (which they poop only outside, that part of training is solved).The diaper made to hold an absorbent pad, ( I use poise pads for humans, cut in 1/2's). Since my living/dining area is wall to wall carpeting and this is where they get their free time, they wear these during free playtime. I still take them outside (remove the diaper) about evry hour or so, they pee/ poop/ run around, and I put the diaper back on and take them back inside. The reason I use them in just in case they start to sniff or squat in the house, I can get them outside without having to worry about any drips on the carpet. So far this has worked wonders for me. I think we all know how fast those little boogers can cop a squat! The diapers are not in place of good training techniques, just another tool. Both of them sleep in crates at night without diapers and do not pee or poop in the crates from 10:30 pm until 6:30 am. They used to both pee & poop in the crates when I first got them, so I must be doing something right. Read my previous posts about "Sir Craps Alot", you'll see what I mean.We have only a few times a week when I catch them sniffing around and then it's right outside we go. I had no sucess with belly bands as they would ride up on the puppies leaving their little dingle swaying in the breeze, free to pee! Every one has different methods for training, whatever works for some one may not work for others. I myself am having good success with the diapers and they are washable denim so they can't shred them. __________________ Elizabeth Harley Rita Scooter Bandit Peanut

10-21-2009, 07:39 AM	#21
jaac Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Castle Pine North Co. Posts: 220	My Gigio will wear them at free time inside or visiting other homes or businesses she is 8 months. it works great for me. __________________ Chanel Enzo Gigio R.I.P JackSweet-p Mac

10-21-2009, 09:25 AM	#22
yorkiezfamily Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: great lakes state Posts: 154	We use them I have used them on Addison since bringing him home. The only caution I would give it what my vet said at first visit. They are good tools, but watch for rash, and infection. Take them off each day for an extended period to assure the area is aired out properly ect. My vet said he say a male dog with a terrible urinary tract infection because of extended doggie band use (they kept them on ALL the time). We only use them when visiting or when we are gone more than 4 hrs. __________________ Addsion & JessicaAdopted 10/17/08 Consider a rescue! I always love to talk Yorkies!

10-19-2009, 11:12 PM	#19
loveshay YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TN Posts: 556	Thanks for all the information......I appreciate it! Belly bands might be my answer for when we take Shay into other ppls homes maybe for the drive too...