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Millies mamma · 03-31-2012, 12:30 PM

Can you limit him to a small area. I keep Millie blocked off in my kitchen with baby gates. As long as she is in the kitchen she will use her pad, but if I let her run around the whole house she just pee's and poo's where ever she pleases

chachi · 03-31-2012, 12:34 PM

Some yorkies never potty train I have tried everything with one of mine she uses a rug in the restroom

Joyce Adams · 03-31-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Some yorkies never potty train I have tried everything with one of mine she uses a rug in the restroom

Oh no really ???? I had heard that but wasn't sure if it were true. I admit Miss Priss is a work in progress and it just hasn't clicked with her yet. She is 6 months old and my baby girl. I just can't let her out of my sight.

Patti · 03-31-2012, 02:42 PM

My 3 girls potty training went bad when I brought Nikki home. I was worried that Nikki would be the problem but he is better than my girls. They use pads or go outside but still have many accidents. I use to confine them to the back half of the house but since dh became ill I had to remove the gate. I just can't get them completely trained so I know how you feel.

Pinky94 · 03-31-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by navillusc

I love her name...I named my Yorkie-Poo "Stormy" because as a little puppy he was very energetic...not destructive, just whirlwind-like. Yours is the first I've seen with that name is all these year! Love it...!

Thanks!

I named her Stormy for the same reason. One of her nicknames is Storminator, lol.

Gotta love their energy! It makes life at home much more interesting.

unc1504 · 03-31-2012, 09:10 PM

I'm having troubles getting my 7 month old Bella fully house trained as well. Good days and bad days (she'll almost always go number 2 outside, but peeing is an ongoing battle.)

Anyway, for what it's worth, I think it all might have something to do with them not fully seeing you as the alpha dog. It might be that they see no reason to stop going in the house if there will still be the constant love for them. Of course, I'm not saying punish them harshly or withdraw love. I am saying that constant gooey love and really passive response to going in the house might just let them feel they can keep doing it. In other words, you as the pack leader has to really define where members of the pack can feel free to go.

As this stage, probably not an easy fix, but I would suggest a crate training boot camp and/or careful evaluation of messages you give your dog (who leads walks?make them sit for food?make clear potty inside is bad?)

Good luck

morgan111 · 04-01-2012, 09:41 AM

we had trouble like that with one of our little guys and we had to go back to the beginning and he was either in his pen area with room to play sleep and in the corner a potty pad .and when he was out in the living room with everyone he had to were belly band .we let him outside with all the others and then would out him back in his pen and he would pee on his pad instead of outside it took about 3 weeks of this and now he is very good about using his potty pad, he will be playing with everyone and if he has to pee he no runs back to his potty pad .he is 6 years old .i also take a potty pad with me if i take him to someone elses house and he now will go right to it as long as he knows where it is .hope that helps

lovespandp · 04-02-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

My 3 girls potty training went bad when I brought Nikki home. I was worried that Nikki would be the problem but he is better than my girls. They use pads or go outside but still have many accidents. I use to confine them to the back half of the house but since dh became ill I had to remove the gate. I just can't get them completely trained so I know how you feel.

Pretty frustrating isn't it

lovespandp · 04-02-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by unc1504

I'm having troubles getting my 7 month old Bella fully house trained as well. Good days and bad days (she'll almost always go number 2 outside, but peeing is an ongoing battle.)

Anyway, for what it's worth, I think it all might have something to do with them not fully seeing you as the alpha dog. It might be that they see no reason to stop going in the house if there will still be the constant love for them. Of course, I'm not saying punish them harshly or withdraw love. I am saying that constant gooey love and really passive response to going in the house might just let them feel they can keep doing it. In other words, you as the pack leader has to really define where members of the pack can feel free to go.

As this stage, probably not an easy fix, but I would suggest a crate training boot camp and/or careful evaluation of messages you give your dog (who leads walks?make them sit for food?make clear potty inside is bad?)

Good luck

LOL I love Ceaser Millian and he always says " discipline, exercise and affection" for a balanced dog. Well Pnut gets, affection, love, affection and exercise!! LOL I know DH and I have to work on us before we can work on him... It is hard, I def think Peanut thinks he is the Alpha!

GeorgiesMomma · 04-02-2012, 07:31 AM

You are not a failure. Georgie is 6 and still has accidents in the house. Not sure if to Georgie they are accidents but that's what we like to call them to make ourselves feel better

lovespandp · 04-02-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

You are not a failure. Georgie is 6 and still has accidents in the house. Not sure if to Georgie they are accidents but that's what we like to call them to make ourselves feel better

LOL- We call them accidents at our house too!!

GeorgiesMomma · 04-02-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

LOL- We call them accidents at our house too!!

Glad to see I am not alone

They are all accidents except the one he had on our bed LOL! My husband and I justified that by saying he needs more attention

I literally just pick my battles. He is much better than he used to be and I try to have a routine if not we will have little surprises waiting for us when we wake up! The worst part is I am a neat freak with a nose like a hound dog LOL I tell him all the time he is lucky we love him so much. He also has "accidents" at his grandparents and they love him as much as we do (Thank God).

lovespandp · 04-02-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

Glad to see I am not alone

They are all accidents except the one he had on our bed LOL! My husband and I justified that by saying he needs more attention

I literally just pick my battles. He is much better than he used to be and I try to have a routine if not we will have little surprises waiting for us when we wake up! The worst part is I am a neat freak with a nose like a hound dog LOL I tell him all the time he is lucky we love him so much. He also has "accidents" at his grandparents and they love him as much as we do (Thank God).

Oh my on your bed!!!

Peanut has never done that on our bed, thank the Lord! He is getting better, still not 100% I don't think we will ever be 100% I always try to find excuses for him LOL Peanut has accidents at his Gma's too! Just the other day we were there on Sat, Peanut walked over and lifted and peed on my Mom's cat post!! Haha

GeorgiesMomma · 04-02-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Oh my on your bed!!!

Peanut has never done that on our bed, thank the Lord! He is getting better, still not 100% I don't think we will ever be 100% I always try to find excuses for him LOL Peanut has accidents at his Gma's too! Just the other day we were there on Sat, Peanut walked over and lifted and peed on my Mom's cat post!! Haha

I know I couldn't believe Georgie did that! I will say we just had our son so it was a lot for Georgie (our baby) to take in. I don't think Georgie will ever be 100% either and I have learned not to stress about it. Omgosh not Gma's cat post Peanut!!! LOL

lovespandp · 04-02-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I know I couldn't believe Georgie did that! I will say we just had our son so it was a lot for Georgie (our baby) to take in. I don't think Georgie will ever be 100% either and I have learned not to stress about it. Omgosh not Gma's cat post Peanut!!! LOL

LOL Ya it was pretty funny- I am pretty sure he got a kick out of peeing on it too!! Gma was kinda upset, but she got over it fast!!

03-31-2012, 12:34 PM	#32
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Some yorkies never potty train I have tried everything with one of mine she uses a rug in the restroom __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-31-2012, 02:42 PM	#34
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My 3 girls potty training went bad when I brought Nikki home. I was worried that Nikki would be the problem but he is better than my girls. They use pads or go outside but still have many accidents. I use to confine them to the back half of the house but since dh became ill I had to remove the gate. I just can't get them completely trained so I know how you feel. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-31-2012, 09:10 PM	#36
unc1504 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: greeley, co, usa Posts: 23	dominance? I'm having troubles getting my 7 month old Bella fully house trained as well. Good days and bad days (she'll almost always go number 2 outside, but peeing is an ongoing battle.) Anyway, for what it's worth, I think it all might have something to do with them not fully seeing you as the alpha dog. It might be that they see no reason to stop going in the house if there will still be the constant love for them. Of course, I'm not saying punish them harshly or withdraw love. I am saying that constant gooey love and really passive response to going in the house might just let them feel they can keep doing it. In other words, you as the pack leader has to really define where members of the pack can feel free to go. As this stage, probably not an easy fix, but I would suggest a crate training boot camp and/or careful evaluation of messages you give your dog (who leads walks?make them sit for food?make clear potty inside is bad?) Good luck

04-01-2012, 09:41 AM	#37
morgan111 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: parksville Posts: 201	we had trouble like that with one of our little guys and we had to go back to the beginning and he was either in his pen area with room to play sleep and in the corner a potty pad .and when he was out in the living room with everyone he had to were belly band .we let him outside with all the others and then would out him back in his pen and he would pee on his pad instead of outside it took about 3 weeks of this and now he is very good about using his potty pad, he will be playing with everyone and if he has to pee he no runs back to his potty pad .he is 6 years old .i also take a potty pad with me if i take him to someone elses house and he now will go right to it as long as he knows where it is .hope that helps __________________

04-02-2012, 07:31 AM	#40
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	You are not a failure. Georgie is 6 and still has accidents in the house. Not sure if to Georgie they are accidents but that's what we like to call them to make ourselves feel better __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

03-31-2012, 12:30 PM	#31
Millies mamma YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: somerset ky usa Posts: 302	Can you limit him to a small area. I keep Millie blocked off in my kitchen with baby gates. As long as she is in the kitchen she will use her pad, but if I let her run around the whole house she just pee's and poo's where ever she pleases