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09-20-2020, 07:34 PM | #16 |
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| Lovetodream 88, Wow, your Yorkies are impressive and large! |
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09-20-2020, 07:36 PM | #17 |
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09-20-2020, 08:45 PM | #18 |
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| I am going to reiterate what I said. People can tell you they are easy to train and how it is all dependent on you and your dedication. I am going to tell you this: WAY too many people have had problems with housetraining yorkies for it to always be the pups. I have had some that were easier than others. They are well known to be a bit difficult. There is NO such thing as a 100% trained pup ... there is always an accident here or there. ALL I want you to know is that if you are really that bothered and it will be a deal killer if the one you get is difficult, then think again. As for taking them outside as puppies, I have taken puppies outside in my yard but I never let their feet touch the ground anywhere else and for sure never at the vet on the floor until fully vaccinated. To housetrain you always want to take them to the same spot. I think it's great you are making sure you are getting the right breed.
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09-20-2020, 11:54 PM | #19 |
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| I read horror stories about yorkies being difficult to potty train and I still do see a lot of owners online struggling with their pups accidents all over house even as adults. However, my Mike was pad trained at home and has been great with it since 4-5 months old. I've put a lot of work and consistency into it. The only accident he had in the last year was peeing on a new rug we recently got, but it never repeated. He also peed in the elevator after we moved houses once, cause someone left a newspaper on the floor and Mike thought a newspaper makes a nice potty pad lol. Some boys also mark, but luckily we didn't have this issue. That being said, Mike has a crazy prey drive and some behavioral issues, which we are working on. I have family friends with the sweetest calmest lap dog yorkies, while my Mike is a full on terrier and has quite a character If I would get him a lil yorkie bro or a sister, I would be more concerned with their prey drive, the possible separation anxiety, barking, very high energy, requiring a lot mental stimulation, as well as grooming and dental care. |
09-21-2020, 06:54 AM | #20 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Thank you. I work very hard to kind of dis prove the stereotype. If Joey gets his champion trick dog title he will be only the 3rd yorkie to do that so it’s super exciting. I will share the video once I get all the clips put together. Joey and Penny I got lucky with and they got bigger. With Ollie a breeder couldn’t get rid of him because he was bigger and had already out grew his parents by 5 months so he was the only one I knew was going to be bigger.
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09-21-2020, 07:03 AM | #21 | |
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
09-21-2020, 07:07 AM | #22 |
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| Jackson is almost 12 and hasn't had an accident in the house since he was like under the age of 1 lol. I seriously cannot even remember him slipping up once, and I would never scold him for it, but he is 100% potty trained and I do not think it's impossible at all. But we were very consistent in the first few months of his life and he trained really easily. He is the smartest dog I know and I'm not just saying that because I am biased lol. Even my family always comments how damn smart he is. He is very high maintenance and require a lot of attention and exercise but I love a dog that keeps me on my toes! So if you are looking for spunky, slightly stubborn, a lot of fun, very smart, usually stays active until older age (this will obv depend on each dog, but terriers tend to be longer lived in general). Jackson will be 12 next month and just hiked with me 4 miles around Harpers Ferry WV. If he doesn't get exercise or mental stimulation, he WILL be annoying
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09-21-2020, 07:43 AM | #23 | |
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But is he 100% potty trained, not even an accident when he is sick, he will go bark at the door when it's urgent. And like I said above, I would never ever scold him for it, or care if he couldn't hold it while he's not feeling well, but he still refuses to go inside. So it is totally possible to have a 100% trained Yorkie. And yes he's a bigger one too (18lbs) but my friends 4lb and 6lb Yorkies are 100% house trained as well. She told me the only time they have accident is if they've had upset tummy or something, but I think that's common with a lot of dogs, not specific to Yorkies. I honestly think it's more common in smaller breeds to have housebreaking troubles simply because they can hide it so much easier and most people give too much freedom too quick. A large breed peeing or pooping in the living room is hard to miss. A little Yorkie's pee spot will dry up quickly and half the time you won't even know it was there lol. In the beginning I can't stress enough to literally not let them out of your sight. If they are not in the crate, they are attached to you via leash or holding them. They only get down to play after they have done their business outside (and you witnessed it). And even then, after a 30 minute play session as a really young pup, they most likely will have to go again after all that action/movement. I would say expect them to take a bit longer to train than a larger breed but they are not at all impossible with dedication Jackson often sleeps in on the weekends with me until 10am or later, he has not been in a crate since he was 5 months old and has free roam of the house. If he has to go, he lets me know. I try to make sure he gets out every 6 hours at minimum during the day. Overnight he is good for 8-10 hours.
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09-21-2020, 08:04 AM | #24 | |
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09-21-2020, 08:07 AM | #25 | |
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09-21-2020, 08:14 AM | #26 | |
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Thank you for your response! Dedication is needed for any breed of dog. I housetrained my dogs and yes, they are brilliant, so; it did not take long to potty-train them. They did have a few accidents but; it was totally my fault. One time I messed up because I did not get them out after a few hours when they were pups. I corrected my mistakes and they are 100 % housetrained. They are bigger breeds and that makes a difference as well. | |
09-21-2020, 08:17 AM | #27 |
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| When I had my pack of 3, all were 100% house broken at 7 months old. They were on a eat and walk schedule. I worked full time, morning walk was 7:30am, I was home from work at 4:15, that was their 2nd walk. Not one of them ever had an accident in the house, but they also were bigger yorkies, 2 at 13 Lbs, the baby was 9Lbs.
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
09-21-2020, 08:24 AM | #28 | |
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09-21-2020, 08:37 AM | #29 |
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| LOL, omg happy Monday! haha. Nope, I don't do 5AM's hahaha. My dogs learn super quick lmao. As pups obviously I take them out as needed but if it's early we go back to sleep
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09-21-2020, 08:41 AM | #30 |
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| I was trying to say that intelligence does not mean a thing, if the dedication is not there. |
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