What is the appropriate age to start giving treats? Ok - I just got my girl Yorkie last week,(sunday) she is 7 weeks now, I know by reading here that it was WAY too early now. I am trying so hard to train her to go potty on the pee pads right now. Actually, Im at my wits end...:( Bailey, my 9 month old furrbutt was so EASY!!!! Oh my gosh I just dunno what to do. Any advice is GREATLY appreciated- |
I gave Cohen low fat puppy treats at about 13 or 14 weeks and he did great with them. At such a young age that your pup is, I'm not sure whether treats will help her to master all her potty skills just yet anyway. It takes the little ones a while to even physically control their bladder, and then they can start mentally (with treats). However, I am by no means an expert on puppy training, so it is certainly possible that you could give her something now...I guess calling the vet is the best way to be sure. ;) |
thanks ms. hannah ;) |
I use fruit loops broken into about thirds for my little guys. They are 8 weeks and I can't imagine them being away from mom at this age. They are still nursing! But I guess everyone is not like me. Anyways, we are working on sit and coming when they are called and learning their names. As for the potty training, they are in a limited area for a good portion of the day and at night. This area started of as a large whelping box with their bed on one end and a grass pad on the other end. In between the 2 areas was a small play area with their food/water dish. Eventually the whelping area grew too small and then I put them in an ex pen and for the last week or so, I block off my kitchen/eat in area. I recreated the same thing in all areas with a grass pad opposite and farthest from their sleeping and eating area. My guys/girls are doing really good. I also let them out and have the run of the livingroom. I put a grass potty patch in there as well. They do really good in their enclosure - I don't think they've had an accident since the first night. Now loose in the living room is a little different story. They frequently go to their potty patch that's in my living room but not always. If I catch them in the middle, I put them right on the potty patch. If I see them going potty on the potty patch, they get lots of praise. If I catch them on the living room rug and I'm too late to catch them in the act, I just ignore it and clean it up. I don't reprimand them at all for that. If you are having lots of accidents, I would say limit your babies area and once she is going in the correct spot, gradually increase her area. But also remember she is just a baby and 7 weeks is awfully young to be potty trained. Good luck! |
Relax, it has only been a week. I've had Scruffs for 8 months or more and he isn't house trained still. If he is crated or in sight he won't poo or pee but if I don't take him out when he has to go then he'll go in the house. I suggest getting a crate. I guess it depends on the dog. I house trained a 10 week old lab puppy in about a day (no joke). I just took her outside and said go potty, she went, and I'd bring her inside. She caught on fast. She was my sisters roommates dog who they kept outside, but I snuck her in. Scruffs on the other hand can't understand that he has to hold it. I think he is just going to be like this forever. All I can do is learn his schedule better. I think you can give treats anytime, just not too many. You could always use her food as a treat. |
Have patience! :) It's gonna take a while. Jackson is 9 months old now and he's pretty much officially potty trained now. He's been at about 99% since 6 months old. What I mean by that is... he knew where to go (out side) and would wait by the door, but if he slipped to the upstairs of the house, and did not know where to go... he'd go pee upstairs. But for the past month, he's been 100% trustworthy so I hope it doesn't change again. lol Consistency and schedule is key! Watching them 24/7, knowing when they have to go and letting them out every hour while you're home, etc. As much as it takes. Keep track of when they eat and drink because they will always have to go right after food & water! |
Thanks guys, I can always depend on ya'll for good advice. I have gated in the kitchen area so she has a smaller space. But When she sees Bailey she obviously wants out and thats when I am running behind her cleaning messes. Ive read that its ok to leave food out all day, and then read that we should pick it up at a certain time... I am a bartender so I completley opposite hours, so we are up during most the night and sleep most of the day. Maybe this is an underlying problem within it self??? O well, thanks again for the advice and OXOX- :) |
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