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,

Don't expect a puppy his age to suddenly understand. Line his entire play pen with pads...gradually eliminate a pad at a time until there is only one pad. Do not give him the run of your house unless you are watching him diligently. As far as his behavior...he's cooped up all day...and has energy to burn.

I had a hard time potty training also, it is so frustrating but my advice to you is listen to the experienced Yorkie owners, this board is so helpful I could not have done it without them.

Here are some of the suggestions I remember.

1. If you are crate training you want to make sure you do not give him enough room to pee and poop and still be able to lay down. I know it sounds strange but it was explained to me that a dog usually will not go to the bathroom in thier house/cave - so make is just big enough he can stand up and turn around.

2. Make sure you take him either outside or to his pad often and say the command you will use when you want him to go. When he does go have a celebration, give him special treats.

3. If he has an accident the best thing to do (so I was told) is not punish him. I would show her where the accident was (she knew) and then take her outside or to her pad. Never ever ever punish a dog for an accident when it your fault for not paying attention to it (that happened to me a few times).

I am not a Yorkie expert, I have one and I am still learning everyday. Listen to the people here who offer you advice, take it on the chin when you make a wrong choice (I did that too).

Good luck.

believe it or not, one day it will just click for him. :) It may be a month or 2 or 3 but it will happen. It is hard when you are not able to be home but it'll happen.

He is just a little furball needing to learn the rules, just be patient and make his learning fun and it will happen in no time. Patience and yorkies go hand in hand. Good luck!

Maybe one of the peepad holders will help keep it in place. Since he is so active he maybe moving it while playing and then just cops a squat any where. Just a thought.

I posted 2 links in one of your other threads, they basically explain each week of developement and what they learn during that time. Did you happen to read them? Frustration occurs when you expect too much from one too young to learn certain behaviors.
This is the time in his life when his biological mom would be teaching him potty habits. She is not there with him, so you need to fill that void. Serious potty training (when they are most likely to 'get' it, begins at 12 weeks. If you begin earlier, it will be hit or miss, but very unfair of you to expect perfection in one so young. Main thing too is never ever correct inappropriate potties. No negatives, no 'bad dog, look what you've done' etc. The trick to training is catching them doing it right and giving praise immediately. If you are negative with him, he may not potty in front of you and resort to hiding it. Totally ignore his accidents... no response at all. And please keep in mind, pottying is a good thing... it means their system is in good working order. If he ever doesn't potty, you may have to physically stimulate him to produce with a warm, moistened cotton ball on his penis, and anus. (do one area at a time, not both at the same time.) Dab/rub gently mimicing his mom cleaning him. May be able to use this in training too, stimulate him after meals on a pee pad and praise him when he goes.

Just like human babies, their brains need to develope to a certain point in order to learn. They don't just pop out of Mommy knowing all they need to know. Follow the guides in the other thread and work on teaching him what is appropriate for his age. You'll be less frustrated and he'll actually be able to learn something! Also, while he's young, you may get a better response if you growl at him for discipline, as his bio mom would, instead of using human language. When he's biting, replace your body part with a toy. Redirecting his attention, rather than always telling him 'no', keeps your interactions with him more positive, and you'll both be happier. Cuddle with him after playtime and meals, he needs down time to rest. :D

Also, you need to allow playtime, for his muscles and coordination to develope properly. Drag toys in front of him so he can chase and pounce on them. Invent ways to get him focused on learning... be creative, but safe. Never leave him alone with anything he can get tangled in, or climb on and jump off of. Introduce him to different objects around the house, and watch him explore, protecting him from danger at the same time. Keep in mind... he would be playing with his littermates... you should act like one to help him develope his skills.

I agree with this...make sure he is getting enough exercise/play time.

A tired, sleeping puppy, can't be a naughty puppy :)

The fact that he sees you and recognizes you and is happy to see you by wanting to bite and play with you is love. It's the only love he knows how to show you at his age. Being a Mom involves a lot of work before you see any benefits. Try to coordinate his down (quiet) time with cuddling. Let him fall asleep in your lap, he'll appreciate the warmth, and company. Trying to do this before he plays and gets tired is pointless, and will never work. Appreciate the little things he does. A tail wag, a lick on your hand or cheek, peeing on the pad, bringing his toy to you, eating his food. Remember, you are his entire world. You are mommy, sister, food, safety, helper, teacher, playmate, and his first human. Because and as long as he is a baby, his needs must come before yours. You are now his Mommy, are you up for the job?
Honestly, what did you expect when you planned to get him? You don't have to give me the answer, but you should be aware of what you really expected, and define what you actually have and work towards compromise. In time (a year) it will come together, and if you teach him well, your love will be returned, a zillion times over. And if all this sounds like alot, it is. But if you cannot or are not willing to put in the time and work for him, put your needs aside for at least a year, you really should consider rehoming him, and get an older dog, before he gets too messed up in the head. He needs everything I've mentioned and more, as I'm sure I've left some things out. I'm not trying to be mean or rude, I just don't want to see him ending up in a shelter somewhere because he doesn't turn out to be what you wanted.

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Your pup is, what, ten weeks old?
Really, be happy with the few times a week that he does use the pad at that age...
He shouldn't have full run of the house unless you are right there folllowing him, and even then, there is be accidents.
I'd like to say that it will all get better soon and he won't have accidents, but that may not be true for him. Yorkies can be strange with the potty training thing and some never get fully trained. Mine knows that she needs to go outside and pee on her Potty Patch. Well, sometimes when I take her out she just doesn't feel like it. Then 30 minutes later she comes in the house and pees. She is eight (not months, years).

it took Tucker untill he was 7 months old before he was house trained. You have along way to go. I was taking him out every hour from 6 am untill 9 pm then at least once during the night untill he was 3/4 months old. He still to this day will have an accident if Im not constantly watching him. If he runs to the door and I dont see him do it, he will go on the carpet. It takes time, patience, consistancy and rewarding him for every good thing he does. If you are gone most of the day it will even be harder for him to be trained because he doesnt have someone there reminding him what he is suppose to do. He will get it but it will take awhile. He is excited to see you when you get home, so untill he winds down some when you first take him out of is playpen he is gonna wanna play and bite. Let him run around some, play with him with some toys and then try and cuddle with him. He will eventually out grow it. good luck

Is someone coming home during lunch every day so he is not left alone for nine hours straight?

In regards to not watching him, have you tried poochie bells (or any bell system)? You can teach him to ring the bell when he needs to go out...it may help for those times you can't watch him 100% of the time.

my boy is 7 months and is such a handful, he is pretty good with using his puppy pad, but sometimes he has accidents in the hallways. He gets into everything and loves jumping on the table, i just signed him up for classes he starts in 2 weeks i really hope they help!

I suppose there is 1 good things about all this.....You know DJ is doing what a normal and happy Yorkie would be doing!!lol
Also, all of the above are true....You will look back at all of this and say....remember when...!! Who knows....you may even be advising others here, from experience!!lol

Wow! What excellent responces. You did an excellent job covering it all.:)