Does anyone Doggie Diaper at night for itty bittys?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

gracielove · 09-10-2012, 04:47 AM

I would suggest a X pen for your puppy. Diapers are not going to teach the pup anything except that it is OK to pee when ever and where ever she wants to. You need an area large enough for to walk to her pee pad and for her to have her bed at least a few steps away from it. I realize she is small but a laundry basket is not the set up you need.

Britster · 09-10-2012, 05:24 AM

Uh, no, lol. That sounds like a terrible idea. Just take the dog outside and wake yourself up in the middle of the night.

GeorgiesMomma · 09-10-2012, 05:48 AM

While I get what you are saying and I am sure you are thinking in the best interest of your new furbaby I don't think a diaper is a good idea. My husband and I took shifts with our elderly Boxer for 3 months when she started losing control of her bladder. We would rotate nights where we would wake up and take her outside between 2 and 3am so she didn't have an accident because at that point she would just lay in it. I think maybe you should set your alarm and take her out each night to potty. Once she is able to control herself she should be fine to sleep through the night.

BLowry · 09-10-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandyangel

Our new little chi has been sleeping in her bed in a laundry basket with a pup pad next to it to try and keep her from pottying in her bed. I know she's too little right now to control her bowels and bladder AND even if she can control them, she can't hold it that long.. I was thinking about making my own diapers for her to wear at night time so she doesn't keep having accidents on her bed, I don't want her to get that scent on there and start thinking it's her potty or something? Good idea? bad idea? what do you all think?

I did this with my little man...he ended up with a really bad UTI...my vet thought it could have been that when the diaper got wet it held in bacteria which got up into his urinary tract...I'm not sure if I would do this...He eventually stopped.

CouversMom · 09-10-2012, 07:27 AM

I definitely would not suggest using diapers. Most of us have gone through the puppy phase and it means not sleeping through the night. You need to set an alarm if she's not waking you so that you can let her out. She will not be able to hold it through the night for a couple months at least... The joys of puppyhood

Mandyangel · 09-10-2012, 07:33 AM

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions, I already am getting up with her in the night, but when I say she pees like every 10 minutes, she pees every 10 minutes.. haha. I'm already getting up to feed my 1 year old daughter 2 - 6 times per night depending on the night/partially due to a car accident we were in. I think maybe she just needed a couple nights to adjust, because her bed has been pee/poo free for 2 nights now. *IF* I were to put her in diapers (which I'm not), I would change them throughout the night, not just use them as a "quick fix" so I don't have to get my butt out of bed at night. I'm in bed from about 12:30/1am to 7am getting up 2-6 times every night, clearly, I am not looking for a quick fix. I was, however, looking for a fix to having my puppy laying in her own pee all night/getting her pee/poo scent on her new bed and starting to use it as a toilet instead of a bed.

On a happier note, LOL 2 questions, what kind of shampoo do you use on your furry friends, and, can I clip pups nails (just the clear tips) with sanitized nail clippers at home?

CouversMom · 09-10-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandyangel

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions, I already am getting up with her in the night, but when I say she pees like every 10 minutes, she pees every 10 minutes.. haha. I'm already getting up to feed my 1 year old daughter 2 - 6 times per night depending on the night/partially due to a car accident we were in. I think maybe she just needed a couple nights to adjust, because her bed has been pee/poo free for 2 nights now. *IF* I were to put her in diapers (which I'm not), I would change them throughout the night, not just use them as a "quick fix" so I don't have to get my butt out of bed at night. I'm in bed from about 12:30/1am to 7am getting up 2-6 times every night, clearly, I am not looking for a quick fix. I was, however, looking for a fix to having my puppy laying in her own pee all night/getting her pee/poo scent on her new bed and starting to use it as a toilet instead of a bed.

On a happier note, LOL 2 questions, what kind of shampoo do you use on your furry friends, and, can I clip pups nails (just the clear tips) with sanitized nail clippers at home?

If she's pottying every 10 minutes, I would get her to the vet. When I noticed my female's potty habits increasing on our walks, I got her to the vet and found that she had crystals in her urine, which are very painful. We got her on a prescription diet and medication and they cleared up pretty quickly...

As for shampoo, we have been using Minksheen and love it. It is an antibacterial, a concentrate (so we dilute it quite a bit with water), a natural insect repellant and has a great scent.

I purchased small dog clippers at Petsmart when I got my two and they work great for clipping nails. Get her used to having her paws touched and nails clipped young and you will be able to do it. Lots of people here have to take their pups to the groomer to have their nails clipped, but if she's used to you doing it... You won't have to.

MY OSCAR · 09-10-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandyangel

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions, I already am getting up with her in the night, but when I say she pees like every 10 minutes, she pees every 10 minutes.. haha. I'm already getting up to feed my 1 year old daughter 2 - 6 times per night depending on the night/partially due to a car accident we were in. I think maybe she just needed a couple nights to adjust, because her bed has been pee/poo free for 2 nights now. *IF* I were to put her in diapers (which I'm not), I would change them throughout the night, not just use them as a "quick fix" so I don't have to get my butt out of bed at night. I'm in bed from about 12:30/1am to 7am getting up 2-6 times every night, clearly, I am not looking for a quick fix. I was, however, looking for a fix to having my puppy laying in her own pee all night/getting her pee/poo scent on her new bed and starting to use it as a toilet instead of a bed.

On a happier note, LOL 2 questions, what kind of shampoo do you use on your furry friends, and, can I clip pups nails (just the clear tips) with sanitized nail clippers at home?

i am sure you are doing the best you can for your pup. having a new pup is a lot work i know. i am glad you decided against the diapers though.
i think if you take her out just before bed whenever you get up during the night she will be fine...
just consider the crate idea , it may make her feel more secure during the night.
as for the shampoo a good quality puppy shampoo is fine..
of course you can cut her nails yourself.
i dont cut oscars cause i am wimp. lol
i take him to the vet.

Mandyangel · 09-10-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

If she's pottying every 10 minutes, I would get her to the vet. When I noticed my female's potty habits increasing on our walks, I got her to the vet and found that she had crystals in her urine, which are very painful. We got her on a prescription diet and medication and they cleared up pretty quickly...

As for shampoo, we have been using Minksheen and love it. It is an antibacterial, a concentrate (so we dilute it quite a bit with water), a natural insect repellant and has a great scent.

I purchased small dog clippers at Petsmart when I got my two and they work great for clipping nails. Get her used to having her paws touched and nails clipped young and you will be able to do it. Lots of people here have to take their pups to the groomer to have their nails clipped, but if she's used to you doing it... You won't have to.

Thanks so much, we took her to the vet, she has clean bill of health. I think she's a nervous pee-er. She peed all over the table at the vet..

Haha Maybe she'll outgrow it?

I'll look for that shampoo, is it sold at petsmart as well?

I definitely want her to get used to us clipping her nails.

Thanks again for being so helpful!

Marilize · 09-10-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

That sounds like you used it as punishment and that's kinda sad. Don't pee in the bed or you have to wear this diaper and lay in your pee or poo all night.

Please don't be so quick to judge. Judgemental responses easily lead to a cessation in communication and sharing, exactly the opposite of the purpose of a forum.

I never said that she had to lay in her pee or poo all night. Geez.

chachi · 09-10-2012, 11:23 AM

I can see why you would think this may be a solution however I think it would confuse her on what she is supposed to do hindering potty training

Baby Blessing · 09-10-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

I would suggest a X pen for your puppy. Diapers are not going to teach the pup anything except that it is OK to pee when ever and where ever she wants to. You need an area large enough for to walk to her pee pad and for her to have her bed at least a few steps away from it. I realize she is small but a laundry basket is not the set up you need.

We got the X pen, it easily converts to smaller size. Maybe this would work for you by placing it in a corner, ideal spot to place one. A happy training plan for the puppy will come to be, we have all been there through this, you will do fine.

Mandyangel it will all work out, hang in there with the potty training. Best wishes to you and your family with your little Yorkie.

Mandyangel · 09-10-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

We got the X pen, it easily converts to smaller size. Maybe this would work for you by placing it in a corner, ideal spot to place one. A happy training plan for the puppy will come to be, we have all been there through this, you will do fine.

Mandyangel it will all work out, hang in there with the potty training. Best wishes to you and your family with your little Yorkie.

Thanks so much for the encouragement. She is doing better, last night was night #2 with no accidents. We ended up getting a chi instead of a yorkie, but I love this community and all of your helpfulness so much I decided to stick around, I hope that's ok. I'd like to get a yorkie eventually, but I'll likely wait until all three of my kids are in school.

MY OSCAR · 09-10-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandyangel

Thanks so much for the encouragement. She is doing better, last night was night #2 with no accidents. We ended up getting a chi instead of a yorkie, but I love this community and all of your helpfulness so much I decided to stick around, I hope that's ok. I'd like to get a yorkie eventually, but I'll likely wait until all three of my kids are in school.

i am glad your pup is doing better.
what is her name?
yes , you are welcome to stay.
a lot of what you will learn here you can apply to your chi .
yorkie is a great place.
i myself learn something new everyday

Mandyangel · 09-10-2012, 01:48 PM

Poor pup is still nameless... I have suggested several and nobody seems to agree on anything..

I've suggested:
Sadie
Katie
Aurora (Rory for short)
Jasmine (Jazzy)
Jessie
Bella
Nala

I'm about to just pick one and start using it... LOL

I'm sure there will be some differences between the two breeds, but I'm sure there will be some similarities too.

09-10-2012, 05:24 AM	#17
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Uh, no, lol. That sounds like a terrible idea. Just take the dog outside and wake yourself up in the middle of the night. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

09-10-2012, 05:48 AM	#18
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	While I get what you are saying and I am sure you are thinking in the best interest of your new furbaby I don't think a diaper is a good idea. My husband and I took shifts with our elderly Boxer for 3 months when she started losing control of her bladder. We would rotate nights where we would wake up and take her outside between 2 and 3am so she didn't have an accident because at that point she would just lay in it. I think maybe you should set your alarm and take her out each night to potty. Once she is able to control herself she should be fine to sleep through the night. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

09-10-2012, 07:27 AM	#20
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I definitely would not suggest using diapers. Most of us have gone through the puppy phase and it means not sleeping through the night. You need to set an alarm if she's not waking you so that you can let her out. She will not be able to hold it through the night for a couple months at least... The joys of puppyhood __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

09-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#26
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I can see why you would think this may be a solution however I think it would confuse her on what she is supposed to do hindering potty training __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-10-2012, 04:47 AM	#16
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I would suggest a X pen for your puppy. Diapers are not going to teach the pup anything except that it is OK to pee when ever and where ever she wants to. You need an area large enough for to walk to her pee pad and for her to have her bed at least a few steps away from it. I realize she is small but a laundry basket is not the set up you need.

09-10-2012, 07:33 AM	#21
Mandyangel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 32	Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions, I already am getting up with her in the night, but when I say she pees like every 10 minutes, she pees every 10 minutes.. haha. I'm already getting up to feed my 1 year old daughter 2 - 6 times per night depending on the night/partially due to a car accident we were in. I think maybe she just needed a couple nights to adjust, because her bed has been pee/poo free for 2 nights now. IF I were to put her in diapers (which I'm not), I would change them throughout the night, not just use them as a "quick fix" so I don't have to get my butt out of bed at night. I'm in bed from about 12:30/1am to 7am getting up 2-6 times every night, clearly, I am not looking for a quick fix. I was, however, looking for a fix to having my puppy laying in her own pee all night/getting her pee/poo scent on her new bed and starting to use it as a toilet instead of a bed. On a happier note, LOL 2 questions, what kind of shampoo do you use on your furry friends, and, can I clip pups nails (just the clear tips) with sanitized nail clippers at home?

09-10-2012, 01:48 PM	#30
Mandyangel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 32	Poor pup is still nameless... I have suggested several and nobody seems to agree on anything.. I've suggested: Sadie Katie Aurora (Rory for short) Jasmine (Jazzy) Jessie Bella Nala I'm about to just pick one and start using it... LOL I'm sure there will be some differences between the two breeds, but I'm sure there will be some similarities too.