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06-18-2016, 07:15 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ofallon Mo.
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| Mia's still not getting the go potty here thing We have moved Mia from her crate into the laundry room with a gate at the door it's right off the kitchen. The only things in there are washer, dryer, her bed,food,a few toys and her potty pad is in the closet also with no door, she has plenty of room to move around. We try leaving her in there until she goes but she refuses to go, (I've never seen such a small puppy hold it for so long) after many hours we start feeling sorry for her and will let her out. Once out she runs to greet Sue and me with lots of kisses then a quick wrestle with the cat we have about a 50% chance she will go pee and poop on the pad, that's out there usually one or the other. We she is out she can go to the kitchen, laundry rm., living rm. and foyer. Once she learns she must use the pad in the laundry rm. and we can trust her she will have run of the house. Can someone give me some suggestions and FYI Mia is 5 months old next week and weighs 4 lbs. Thanks lwc |
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06-18-2016, 09:54 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| When she does use the pad, make sure you praise her profusely and reward her with a small treat. My boys are 7 years old and we still act like they have performed the greatest trick ever when they use the pad. Make sure the pad is changed often enough. When Max was a pup, he wanted the pad changed each time he used it. Teddy was 8 months old and strictly outdoor trained when he came to us. He was immediately okay with peeing on the pads, but resisted pooping on them. For the first couple weeks, I gave in and took him outside. We really needed him to be able use the pads, so I corralled him in a space that was about the size of 2 xpens put together. I sat with him and encouraged him to poop. Finally he couldn't hold it anymore and he did his business. I practically threw a party for him. Once he saw how happy I was and that I took care of the pad right away. then he was willing to poop on the pad without problem. Supervision, encouragement, and praise are key. Good luck!
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