Didnt ever think I would say this...
 

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.

Just be patient with him. He is just a baby and he will outgrow it. It will take a lot of hard work. I am sure you will get some advice from the more experienced members.. Good Luck

I'm not going to say I told you so. That never helps:). Jadabug is right. He is so young and patience is key. He will be the loving companion you wanted but it takes time and bonding. Puppies need lots of training. Housebreaking is not easy but can be done. DJ will have to go every single time he eats or drinks. If he is in his playpen and has to go nature will take it's course. It's not his fault if he can't get out to go when nature calls. Pad training takes time and almost constant watching over him. Biting while playing is natural at his age, too. It will just take time, understanding and lots of loving. Hang in there and try not to lose your temper with him. You're all he's got and eventually he will just want to please you. :).

It's just like a newborn. It will take time to train them. The biting is a teething thing. When we got Lacey it was non-stop spraying, wiping and chasing her down. My back was killing me. Then all of sudden everything falls right into place. Hang in there, the reward in the end is the best. It's the best feeling in the world and I would do it all over again.

You know, hearing that never gets old! :D

Just be patient and persistant. He'll eventually get the hang of it as he starts to get a little older.

You have to deal with the good, bad and ugly!! Things will get better as he gets older. Try not to show frustration...he senses that. Positive reinforcement is my rule of thumb.

I feel for you! At one point I was potty training 2 puppies and a 3 year old at the same time and my mom struggled (like it was choking her) to not say "I told you so!" All I can say is now EVERYONE is potty trained (with an occassional accident here and there!) With persistance, viewing everyday as a new day to do better, a positive attitude and tons of praise it will all fall into place! As far as the biting thing goes, Louis (my 14 month old) did that all the time when we first got him (and it drove us nuts!) we would put him on the bed with us at night and instead of cuddling he would nip at our fingers! Hinds site is 20/20 because when we look back on that we realized when we got Paris he completely stopped! He wanted to play and we weren't playing his way! Now he knows bedtime is cuddle time but it's because he has played all day! So maybe get down on the floor and really play and maybe that will stop some of that! It will all pass! You are getting to know your furry friend and he is getting to know you...it takes some time! Wish you the best of luck! And hey! It's a new day! Anything is possible!!
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I am not here with him 24/7 with him to watch him and make him go the bathroom. He has his playpen he stays in spends most of his time in...because at night hes in there and not in my bed. I hope one day it will click and just happen...I know training is the hardest part...and it is complete HELL!! ahhhhhhhhhh I guess it feels good to not be the only one frustrated at times.

My personal opinion is...yorkies are the hardest to house train. With that said I would get the pup on a schedule as well...As soon as you get up, take the pup out , or to the pad and when he does the right thing praise, praise and praise. They really do like to please us. Repeat the schedule every couple hours and your pup will learn. As for the biting...make sure he has something good to chew on...supervised of course. Also, enjoy this time, believe it or not, you will miss the "puppy" stage.

if my fiancee was here it would have been easier ...but I am only one person and I can only do so much. I hope to get him trained before he gets back from deployment. He gets back end of june...

As Im sitting her complaining he just walked right in his playpen and went pee pee on his puppy pad!!!! Treat time for him.

He is a very young puppy. It will take awhile for him to learn. You must have a schedule for him and stay on it for him to learn better. But he is still way so young to learn. Also if you are gong to give him a treat it must be instant - right away or he will not make the connection.
As for your playpen - is it one of those regular baby playpens with the netting? If so I would not use that for him while you are not there. He will learn very soon how to climb up it and go over it. The problem is he is so young that he could get really hurt. Your best bet is a nice puppy crate he can grow into. You can also get a raised bottom for it, so whn he potties it goes straight down away from him so not puppy smashing poop and getting it all over him. Of couse still put his bed in there and his food and water and a safe toy. I hope these suggestions help. Best of luck.

I have 4 that are just turning a year old. The girls got the potty training a long time ago. The boys, still have trouble at times. Just be patient, but know some take longer than others. Be consistent. :)

[QUOTE=NatNatt;3066557]if my fiancee was here it would have been easier ...but I am only one person and I can only do so much. I hope to get him trained before he gets back from deployment. He gets back end of june...

Don't be so sure about that!:rolleyes: Fiancees are MEN, right? In actually(don't take offence good guys out there), but we usually do the potty training with furkids and skin kids. Just take your time, take deep breaths and work through it.
Is it possible he's bored-if you say he spends ALOT of time in his playpen?

I know where your coming from. It is hard and yes frustrating. Knowing this
should help. Your not the only one going threw this. Because your little one
is so young, another reason to leave a pup with it's breeder until 12wks,
just adds to the problem. It will take time. It's an infant and infant's have
no clue what you want from them. Buddy was 14wks when I got him.
I took a week off to be with him. I live on the second fl of a condo and
every 1/2 hr I was out. I lost 6lbs that week. LOL He came from a pet
store so he knew nothing about potting out doors. I went back to work
the following week and came home for another 6 wks on my lunch hour
to get him out. He was crated during this time. I also use a treat,
tiny piece of liverwurst, when he pottied outside. Only use, whatever
special treat you choose, this treat to potty outside. Something they
like to look forward to and may aid in holding it. Remember also that
a puppy can only hold it for 1hr for each month that it is. It's bladder
has to mature and as it does it means additional time for holding.
If your only potty training on the pad, praise the heck out of him
and treat with that special treat for being a good boy. Also, don't
give him free rein of the space unless your there. When he starts
to sniff or turn in circles pick him up and place him on the pad.
Be patient, not to around 1yr do they start to settle down some
and start to be the campagion you so want. It will happen it just
takes time and patience. It's not easy but when it's over it's just
so worth it. Hang in there and you'll see.
Good luck,