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Old 04-02-2010, 09:37 AM   #31
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one thing that worked really well with our puppy, is that when you first come home, take him for a long walk, or outside time where he cab run around and burn all his energy. Then he should be more cuddly...
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But DJ is driving me NUTS!!!! Maybe its a age thing or whatever but he is driving me up the darn wall. He is pissing and pooping on the carpet any second I take my eyes off of him...its could be for a split second and he will take the opportunity to do it. Then when I come home from him being in his playpen he will have his puppy pad pushed up the a corner & pee everywhere and pop on his bed and everywhere. I am just extremely frustrated because someday he will do great and others Im just like "is this ever going to end" When I come home from work I just want love from him and all he wants to do is bite bite bite and play and does not want to sit still. I know he is a baby and babies wanna play but where is the love and companionship I was looking for when I got him and a dog??? Any suggestions anyone please??? I am getting so frustrated and need advice.
This is easier said than done but stop being frustrated. The puppy can sense your energy and bounces off that.

Don't be upset if you see poop or pee. He's already done it. He will know you're unhappy about the poop/pee but he won't know why and will just resort to hiding to pee/poop (he doesn't know you're mad about the ACT of him pooping, not the RESULT of him pooping. He thinks it's the latter.). If he is in the middle of peeing/pooping you can scold him and put him on the pad.

Something to keep in mind: Once he learns that peeing/pooping where you don't want him to makes you upset, he will do it to spite you when he's upset. You've heard of dogs that get upset and LOOK AT THEIR OWNER while peeing right? They're doing it to push your buttons because they know it gets a reaction.

DO NOT let him have free run of the house.

Is the playpen small enough? It should just be his bed and his potty pad. Tape the edges of the potty pad down. Is his bedding washed THOROUGHLY? Is HE washed? If he is dragging the pee and poop smell everywhere, he is going to pee and poop on his bed because it smells like his potty area.

What I would do:
- Make the playpen small. Bed and potty. That's it. Put some toys in his bed so he has something to play with. He is playing with the potty pad because he is bored.
- Tape the potty pad down.
- This sounds gross, but the next time he poops or pees, pick/wipe it up and put some of the smell on the potty pad. Then it will smell like his "bathroom" and he will (hopefully) start to poop and pee there.
- When you come home, PLAY! He has been alone and cooped up ALL DAY. If you need to take him outside (so he can potty too), do so. If you can take him for a walk, do so.
- Discourage biting. When he bites, say NO and put a chew toy in front of him. He is biting right now because that is how he plays, but once he's older it will be a big problem. Nip it in the bud right now. Some people like to do an exaggerated "OW!" and I've heard of some people faking crying. Or if he bites, simply stop playing, put him in the pen, and walk away. The puppy can pick up on this and will soon learn that biting is bad.

This link will be helpful for potty training: Puppies at 3 to 3½ weeks - Time to start potty training

He will be the sweet loving dog of your dreams, but it takes a lot of work. You have to be REALLY consistent with training.

A good helpful book is "Puppies for Dummies". I know some people hate Cesar Millan, but his book, "How to Raise the Perfect Puppy" is also very helpful.

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Patience is the key. He will do better with yor help. You'll be ok.
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No, no!!! You should not take a 10 week old puppy outside! He does not have all his shots and he is still too young. It is okay in one tiny spot for maybe 5-10 min in your own yard, where no other dogs go in contact of. but not a walk. You have to be so careful. I would also never take him to places like Pet Smart or other pet places. You are just risking it.

Also never give him free roam of the house. Have you puppy proofed th place? You need to get on your hands and knees and slide across the floor every inch where he could venture. You would be surprise what they can find and right now everything goes into the mouth. This can be dangerous.

9 hours is a long time to be alone and can still get hypoglycemia. So you need to maybe have someone come home and check on him.

Yes, he is too young to be potty trained at this age. And any breeder that tells you their pups are trained at this age is giving one a pack of bull. Not developmently age appropriate to be potty trained now.

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No, no!!! You should not take a 10 week old puppy outside! He does not have all his shots and he is still too young. It is okay in one tiny spot for maybe 5-10 min in your own yard, where no other dogs go in contact of. but not a walk. You have to be so careful. I would also never take him to places like Pet Smart or other pet places. You are just risking it.
Oh oops! I didn't know he was so young... don't breeders usually let Yorkies go at 12wks? For some reason I assumed he was around the 16wk mark... sorry again! :
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Oh oops! I didn't know he was so young... don't breeders usually let Yorkies go at 12wks? For some reason I assumed he was around the 16wk mark... sorry again! :
No need to be sorry.....But, I never expect miracles until approximately 6 months. Never begin any serious training until 16 weeks....everything hurts them (they are growing and teething), they have an attention span of a natt (no offense to the OP). Although my pups go home piddle pad trained, they still have to be trained to the spot the new owners want them to use.....
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As much fun as it is when they're pups, it's equal (if not more) hard work. Especially since he was so young he didn't have as much time to learn from his mama. Continue working with him, and only letting him run around if you can keep 24/7 watch over him. It's a great sign that at such a young age he is already using a pee-pad!! Good job! I may have missed it, but how is he when in his crate? Any accidents there?
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My one year old still bunches up his piddle pad too. I bought this: Premium Pad Training Tray - Training - Training & Behavior - PetSmart. It holds a pad in place so it doesn't bunch up in a corner. I think your pup is way to young to completely understand what it is you want from him. But, like others said, a tired pup is a happy pup! It's harder to get into mischief if they're so pooped that they're cuddled up in your lap for a nap. When you get home, PLAY PLAY PLAY! Tire DJ out and when he's napping, cuddle him, or go do something for yourself. I know it sucks to hear, but it will take time and his maturity over time will be what helps you help him understand. But, it would probably be good to start a routine with him, so when his little light finally turns on he already knows what comes next, or how you do things.
Example, Kaji has this excited pee thing he does that would drive me crazy! (he's 1 yr 8 months) I would come home and he would be really excited to see him only to get a squirt of pee on my work shirt. At first I took it real personal and really, that was a mistake. For the last 8 months I've established a routine where the very first thing I do with Kaji is take him to go pee, whether it was outside or piddle pad. He now greets me at the door, does a happy dance and then bolts to the bathroom where he knows his piddle pad is. It took time but problem solved! He knows the routine and he knows what comes next. It helps to have the routine and I don't think it's a bad idea to start one now.
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Not saying Im told yhou so. glad you are a big enough person to admit that this is not as easy as you thought it would be.

All of the advice on the potty training and biting was given to you in previous threads that you started. Now is the time to go back and re read them.

Keep him confined to a small area when you are not interacting with him.

As for the biting, youm willm have to get harsh with him and snap at him when he pl;ays too rough. it ism not being m ean, it is what his mother would do.

The do not understand "no bite" ortime outs. That is not how dogs think. the correction has to be instant and in his own language a quick snapping sound (like a dog would make) as you nip at his neck with your fingers.

it will only take a few times before he makes the connection.
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But DJ is driving me NUTS!!!! Maybe its a age thing or whatever but he is driving me up the darn wall. He is pissing and pooping on the carpet any second I take my eyes off of him...its could be for a split second and he will take the opportunity to do it. Then when I come home from him being in his playpen he will have his puppy pad pushed up the a corner & pee everywhere and pop on his bed and everywhere. I am just extremely frustrated because someday he will do great and others Im just like "is this ever going to end" When I come home from work I just want love from him and all he wants to do is bite bite bite and play and does not want to sit still. I know he is a baby and babies wanna play but where is the love and companionship I was looking for when I got him and a dog??? Any suggestions anyone please??? I am getting so frustrated and need advice.

I know some of you are going to be like I told you!!! AND your right I know.
He's a kid! He'll always be a kid, but right now he needs to play. He's been sleeping or bored stiff all day by himself. Play is part of his socialization. Mine have all played all of their lives and I wouldn't have it any other way. When I come home the first thing is that she gets attention - in our case we go for walks and later we play. You can't take yours for walks yet, but you can play with him.
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Pixie did not get the pad training till around 5 or 6 months. I worked with her and never gave up and I never got angry at her. It is really figuring out your dog.
Once they realize what you want them to do they will do it, It just takes a lot of patience and perseverance.
Pixie even now at almost 8 months will have an accident if she gets excited and I don't remind her to go pee pee on her pad. Don't get angry just keep at it!!! Good luck~
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This is easier said than done but stop being frustrated. The puppy can sense your energy and bounces off that.

Don't be upset if you see poop or pee. He's already done it. He will know you're unhappy about the poop/pee but he won't know why and will just resort to hiding to pee/poop (he doesn't know you're mad about the ACT of him pooping, not the RESULT of him pooping. He thinks it's the latter.). If he is in the middle of peeing/pooping you can scold him and put him on the pad.

Something to keep in mind: Once he learns that peeing/pooping where you don't want him to makes you upset, he will do it to spite you when he's upset. You've heard of dogs that get upset and LOOK AT THEIR OWNER while peeing right? They're doing it to push your buttons because they know it gets a reaction.
DO NOT let him have free run of the house.

Is the playpen small enough? It should just be his bed and his potty pad. Tape the edges of the potty pad down. Is his bedding washed THOROUGHLY? Is HE washed? If he is dragging the pee and poop smell everywhere, he is going to pee and poop on his bed because it smells like his potty area.

What I would do:
- Make the playpen small. Bed and potty. That's it. Put some toys in his bed so he has something to play with. He is playing with the potty pad because he is bored.
- Tape the potty pad down.
- This sounds gross, but the next time he poops or pees, pick/wipe it up and put some of the smell on the potty pad. Then it will smell like his "bathroom" and he will (hopefully) start to poop and pee there.
- When you come home, PLAY! He has been alone and cooped up ALL DAY. If you need to take him outside (so he can potty too), do so. If you can take him for a walk, do so.
- Discourage biting. When he bites, say NO and put a chew toy in front of him. He is biting right now because that is how he plays, but once he's older it will be a big problem. Nip it in the bud right now. Some people like to do an exaggerated "OW!" and I've heard of some people faking crying. Or if he bites, simply stop playing, put him in the pen, and walk away. The puppy can pick up on this and will soon learn that biting is bad.

This link will be helpful for potty training: Puppies at 3 to 3½ weeks - Time to start potty training

He will be the sweet loving dog of your dreams, but it takes a lot of work. You have to be REALLY consistent with training.

A good helpful book is "Puppies for Dummies". I know some people hate Cesar Millan, but his book, "How to Raise the Perfect Puppy" is also very helpful.
dogs do not act of of spite. They live in the moment. They will NEVER do anything they know will upset you. They want to please. If they are peeing while they look at you it is out of fear, nervousness. or excitement and they cannot control it.

To say that a dog has the apility to reason that if he pees it will upset you, also means he has the ability to reason that if he upsets you he is going to be punished. They do not have the ability to reason.

if you're going tom give him a toy when he bites, why not just give him a treat and say 'good dog". Don't reward biting with a toy. Respond to it like his mother would have. with a snap and a quick nip.
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Something to keep in mind: Once he learns that peeing/pooping where you don't want him to makes you upset, he will do it to spite you when he's upset. You've heard of dogs that get upset and LOOK AT THEIR OWNER while peeing right? They're doing it to push your buttons because they know it gets a reaction.
I know we all think our dogs are really clever, but i dont believe for one minute a dog will do things to spite you because you did something that upset him!!

Lots and lots of patience is needed, fun playtimes every day with his new mum to use up some energy,then cuddles when he is tired and sleepy.. rewards for the times he does get things right. Lots of positive things. He has been through a lot in his short life.

I think this little pup will take longer to train bacause he is so young and because he is left alone for such a long time. I'm not having a go, but, I do feel very sad for him.
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NatNat it is going to take time like the others have said. Just remember DJ will give you a lifetime of unconditional Love. Oh and please don't take this the wrong way but it is not safe to post when our guys are coming back from deployment. I am sure you are not use to all the OPSEC stuff so I just wanted to let you know. We want all our guys to come home safe and sound and we never know who is looking at the things we say. I am a military wife and work for a squadron that has a very high deployment rate. Please just be careful about posting return dates. I hope I didn't upset you but this is one thing I am very passionate about.
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It will take time, lots of patience and love. He is just a little guy. He will be fine. He is not doing it to make you upset. And everyone on YT has some great suggestions to try.
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