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youji · 10-11-2007, 09:41 PM

hi everyone

, i got my babie "youji" almost 3 mths already. i need some help about potty train. he already trained to pee on the weewee pad, but i dont know why he doesnt like to go poo on the weewee pad also, he poo everywhere, he likes to hide somewhere people can not see him to finish his business.

anyone have any idea that i can train him to poo on the weewee pad also. btw, i plan to get him neutered, what's the best age to do it? he's almost 5mths. thx!!

MyFairLacy · 10-11-2007, 10:20 PM

I don't really have any experience with potty pads. But maybe you could kindof put one in a private area behind something so he feels like he has some privacy.

As for neutering, you can do it now. 16 weeks and 2lbs is about the earliest a vet will do the surgery, although there are some that still like to wait until 6 months. I'd go ahead and give your vet a call and schedule the surgery within the next month

alex_143 · 10-11-2007, 10:45 PM

welcome to yorkietalk

sama_21 · 10-12-2007, 12:14 AM

Welcome to Yorkie talk! And I wish you goodluck for the potty training!
I think most of all you should emphasise he is doing something really good when he is peeing on the wee wee pad so that he'll poo there as well!
Good luck!

alaskayorkie · 10-12-2007, 01:29 AM

Welcome to YT. My .02: Lots of times they hide and poop when they've been scolded for pooping. They think it's wrong to have to poop any time. Instead, praise when they get it right and ignore it unless you catch them in the act. If you catch them in the act, give them a firm no and take them to the place you want them to go.

Vinnie's Mom · 10-12-2007, 03:54 AM

Welcome to YT!!! Pooping on the pad is something Vinnie would do on occasion but never really got the hang of, no matter how much we praised and we never scolded when he went elsewhere we did the firm "no" and took him to the pad.

Raja's Mom · 10-12-2007, 04:10 AM

You could try picking up an accident & putting it on the pad. That way he sees where poo is really supposed to go.

Watching him like a hawk for his potty signs would be helpful too. When Raja has to poo he runs around in a tight little circle really fast - like he's trying to run it out lol

so if your baby has a signal, when he starts doing it rush him to the pad.

ellie81 · 10-12-2007, 04:14 AM

Hi! and welcome to YT.
My Bengi didn't like to poop in the pads at first either; he would pee but not poop. It took some time, each time I caught him going somewhere else, I would say No! and take him to the pad. Also, try to keep a dry pad when you know it's time for him to go, mine didn't like to go there when it was wet. Make sure the pad is placed in a spot where he's comfortable going. Before I have it by the fridge and he was afraid of it when it was starting to make a sound, so he didn't want to poop there as it requires "concetration" and he coudn't because he was scared.
About the neutering, talk to your vet, but it is better to have it done at 6 months, that's before sexual maturity. If he gets neutered then, you'll have less problems with marking and humping.

Yorkiekids · 10-12-2007, 06:31 AM

Welcome to YT. You can have him neutered now, but I can't help you much with the potty training.

Monday · 10-12-2007, 06:35 AM

he is ready for a neutering now, and good luck with the training ... mine like their privacy when they poop-....

autumn star · 10-12-2007, 06:37 AM

Welcome to YT!!!

momof4CA · 10-12-2007, 08:27 AM

I have a little guy, Leo, who is 15 weeks. So, we are working on the same thing. He does very well with peeing on the pad, but we still have to watch for him to have to go poop. I try and keep him confined to the room with the pad when it "time" for him to poop. He usually poops first thing in the morning and after dinner. So at these times I keep him gated in the family room and watch for his "signal". Which is usually a wild running around in circles...almost like he can't find where he is suppose to go. When I see this I know that it is time. I then remind him where to go...I just tell him no,no, no when looks else where to go. In the beginning I had to carry him over to the pad. Then, I give him a special treat.

Anytime he does has an accident, it is a reminder to me that I wasn't keeping a close enough eye on him.

Akina · 10-12-2007, 08:36 AM

Welcome to YT!!
You are in Daily City!!! I'm San Mateo!! Maybe some day we can meet!!! (You should consider joining MeetUp Yorkie SF. It is a great group of people with tons of yorkies!!)
Anyhow,
My Momiji didn't get the poop on the pad for a while, too.
but patience paid off and she knows now.
Be patience, praise a lot, confind in small area until he understand where to poop, I can't think of anything else at this moment!!
Good luck and can't wait to see picture of Youji!!! (Japanese name??)

Yorkiedaze · 10-12-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by youji

hi everyone

, i got my babie "youji" almost 3 mths already. i need some help about potty train. he already trained to pee on the weewee pad, but i dont know why he doesnt like to go poo on the weewee pad also, he poo everywhere, he likes to hide somewhere people can not see him to finish his business.

anyone have any idea that i can train him to poo on the weewee pad also. btw, i plan to get him neutered, what's the best age to do it? he's almost 5mths. thx!!

First off don't let him have that much room to wonder around the house in while he's being trained. Put up an expen with his wire crate attached then the pad at one end and attach a water dish to the wire fence. Once they start pooping on carpet, it's difficult to break, plus they usually still poop on the carpet once in awhile even after house breaking once they start this.
As for neutering, I'd wait till he was about 8 or 9 months old so his testosterone can develope first. Otherwise he could be too "spindly".

MIZBROWN · 10-12-2007, 10:37 AM

Welcome to the YT!

10-11-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
youji Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: daly city Posts: 11	hi! im new at yorkietalk. hi everyone , i got my babie "youji" almost 3 mths already. i need some help about potty train. he already trained to pee on the weewee pad, but i dont know why he doesnt like to go poo on the weewee pad also, he poo everywhere, he likes to hide somewhere people can not see him to finish his business. anyone have any idea that i can train him to poo on the weewee pad also. btw, i plan to get him neutered, what's the best age to do it? he's almost 5mths. thx!!

10-11-2007, 10:20 PM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I don't really have any experience with potty pads. But maybe you could kindof put one in a private area behind something so he feels like he has some privacy. As for neutering, you can do it now. 16 weeks and 2lbs is about the earliest a vet will do the surgery, although there are some that still like to wait until 6 months. I'd go ahead and give your vet a call and schedule the surgery within the next month __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

10-12-2007, 12:14 AM	#4
sama_21 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 30	Welcome to Yorkie talk! And I wish you goodluck for the potty training! I think most of all you should emphasise he is doing something really good when he is peeing on the wee wee pad so that he'll poo there as well! Good luck! __________________ Sama_21

10-12-2007, 01:29 AM	#5
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Welcome to YT. My .02: Lots of times they hide and poop when they've been scolded for pooping. They think it's wrong to have to poop any time. Instead, praise when they get it right and ignore it unless you catch them in the act. If you catch them in the act, give them a firm no and take them to the place you want them to go. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-12-2007, 03:54 AM	#6
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	Welcome to YT!!! Pooping on the pad is something Vinnie would do on occasion but never really got the hang of, no matter how much we praised and we never scolded when he went elsewhere we did the firm "no" and took him to the pad. __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

10-11-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
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10-12-2007, 04:10 AM	#7
Raja's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyattsville Posts: 343	You could try picking up an accident & putting it on the pad. That way he sees where poo is really supposed to go. Watching him like a hawk for his potty signs would be helpful too. When Raja has to poo he runs around in a tight little circle really fast - like he's trying to run it out lol so if your baby has a signal, when he starts doing it rush him to the pad. __________________ Mandy Proudly owned by Raja & Nahla "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

10-12-2007, 04:14 AM	#8
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	Hi! and welcome to YT. My Bengi didn't like to poop in the pads at first either; he would pee but not poop. It took some time, each time I caught him going somewhere else, I would say No! and take him to the pad. Also, try to keep a dry pad when you know it's time for him to go, mine didn't like to go there when it was wet. Make sure the pad is placed in a spot where he's comfortable going. Before I have it by the fridge and he was afraid of it when it was starting to make a sound, so he didn't want to poop there as it requires "concetration" and he coudn't because he was scared. About the neutering, talk to your vet, but it is better to have it done at 6 months, that's before sexual maturity. If he gets neutered then, you'll have less problems with marking and humping. __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

10-12-2007, 06:31 AM	#9
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10-12-2007, 06:35 AM	#10
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	he is ready for a neutering now, and good luck with the training ... mine like their privacy when they poop-.... __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

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10-12-2007, 08:27 AM	#12
momof4CA YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Posts: 345	I have a little guy, Leo, who is 15 weeks. So, we are working on the same thing. He does very well with peeing on the pad, but we still have to watch for him to have to go poop. I try and keep him confined to the room with the pad when it "time" for him to poop. He usually poops first thing in the morning and after dinner. So at these times I keep him gated in the family room and watch for his "signal". Which is usually a wild running around in circles...almost like he can't find where he is suppose to go. When I see this I know that it is time. I then remind him where to go...I just tell him no,no, no when looks else where to go. In the beginning I had to carry him over to the pad. Then, I give him a special treat. Anytime he does has an accident, it is a reminder to me that I wasn't keeping a close enough eye on him.

10-12-2007, 08:36 AM	#13
Akina YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Mateo Posts: 887	Welcome to YT!! You are in Daily City!!! I'm San Mateo!! Maybe some day we can meet!!! (You should consider joining MeetUp Yorkie SF. It is a great group of people with tons of yorkies!!) Anyhow, My Momiji didn't get the poop on the pad for a while, too. but patience paid off and she knows now. Be patience, praise a lot, confind in small area until he understand where to poop, I can't think of anything else at this moment!! Good luck and can't wait to see picture of Youji!!! (Japanese name??)

10-12-2007, 10:37 AM	#15
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