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04-10-2009, 10:12 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose
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| New Morkie mama I've had my little Coco for 3 mos now, and she has attached herself to all of our hearts! I've forgotten about puppy behavior for the most part (my last love was just over 16 when I lost her), so I've been daily put to the test! I've read that some Yorkie owners give up on them because of the housebreaking issues, and I know this is very individual with each puppy. I will be outside with Coco (she does NOT like to be out there alone!) and is so easily distracted. She may/may not do anything, but before long there's a little present somewhere for me in the house. Suggestions? She is 5 mos old, so I thought that we begin to see some noticeable progress by now. My toy poodle caught on in less than 2 weeks. Coco truly is wonderful with each of my adult kids, and my two grandbabies (ages 4 and 2). Company does produce a piddle puddle, but my vet suggested this may just be due to her immaturity. Another friend has a 4 yr old Morkie from this same breeder (different parents) and I fell in love with her personality. Coco is very different, but I can truly say I am smitten by all of her. She's asleep on my lap as I type (usually she's begging me to play when I need computer time). Glad I found this site, and look forward to learning how to be a good Morkie owner. I know she's not 100% Yorkie, but I think she is predominantly Yorkie. I'm looking for a good hairstyle for her; she doesn't like to be brushed/combed and the mats are driving me crazy. I comb her every day, and Miracle Coat does wonders. Any other suggestions? She has more of a cotton-y coat than silky. Thanks to any of you who will offer your suggestions to me! |
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04-10-2009, 10:24 AM | #2 |
Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Hi and Welcome to YorkieTalk! Your baby is going to be a wonderful addition to your family. If she is more Yorkie than Maltese you probably will have to take a little longer to potty train her. Of course, it's not always the case, but it tends to be pretty common. Both of mine (Mia & Max) took at least a year to train with no accidents. Max took longer because he just wasn't "into it"! LOL! He is all about being a boy and playing with toys. I honestly believe that he had NO clue what we were talking about. Mia, on the other hand, pee pee'd on the pad quickly but decided that she did not like people watching her poo. Anyway, they are housetrained now, and it did take some patience... but they are well worth. You just have to be consistant and use positive reinforcement. The best tip I can give you is to "not" free feed. If you have her on a schedule you can time when she needs to go do her business after consuming food - you'll know when to take her and show her where to do it. Oh, and you probably should post this in the general or training forum. This one is for pictures. I know it takes time to get around here if you haven't been on before. Good Luck and let us know how she does!!
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04-10-2009, 10:27 AM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
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| Coco is adorable!!! I can see why you are smitten. Potty training...ah, she'll get there. |
04-10-2009, 01:42 PM | #4 |
♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky
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| Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk. We, too, are going through potty training again, with our new rescue. Patience, going outside with your furbaby, and keeping them in a gated area when unsupervised are all things I recommend. Good luck and congratulations.
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04-14-2009, 09:27 PM | #5 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Hello and welcome to YT! Your little Coco is adorable!
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04-15-2009, 03:02 PM | #6 |
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04-15-2009, 03:05 PM | #7 |
♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA
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| Hello and Welcome to YT!
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04-15-2009, 05:21 PM | #8 | |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Welcome, Coco!!!! Quote:
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04-16-2009, 09:24 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose
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| Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate the welcoming comments and the encouragement; I knew going into this that it would require patience. We have several GREAT days of success, then a few setbacks. BUT, we ARE making progress! Coco has so much personality that she truly compensates for the inconvenience of the messes. The up side? They are little messes (we once had a Golden Retriever...). It is nice to find a community of kind-hearted people who have in common their love of little fur-people (I'm convinced Coco has no idea she's a dog). I really enjoy looking at all the photos. Just like people, they are so individual. Tonight as I bathed and combed Coco's beautiful coat, I was simply admiring her beauty. She's a bit of work, but she doesn't seem to mind unless I have to work out a mat. I'm learning that they key to her cooperation is that I attend to her coat on a daily basis. We're both a lot happier! Thanks again to each of you who responded to my post. Donna -- Coco's mama |
04-16-2009, 09:35 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Groom-Aid Donna & Coco....You might want to go on Amazon.com and order a product called Groom-Aid by Evsco. I have not found it cheaper anywhere else. You will looooove it!!! It's a grooming spray that is used for dry brushing and after bathing. You apply it on a damp coat, head to toe, and rub into the coat and down the legs....then blowdry. It has that "fresh from the groomer" smell. It's incredible, and I don't know what I would do without it. My female has that silver silky hair that knots when you look at her... It greatly deters breakage, and also keeps the hair from knotting. One can lasts for months. Lisa, Lilly & Jesse |
04-16-2009, 09:38 PM | #11 |
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| Mia, on the other hand, pee pee'd on the pad quickly but decided that she did not like people watching her poo. Now I understand why....as soon as I open the door...Tulip is running as fast as she can for the tree's....lol by the time I find her...she's done doing her "dooty"...hehe To the OP (original poster) WELCOME to YT!!! Congrats on the precious Morkie!!! Yah I hate to say it....but it took me a year to get Daizy totally trained..and yet..we just had an accident the other day...so not sure what that was about...and Tulip is 7 months..and she understand the word "POTTY"..as soon as I say it she's running for the front door as fast as she can go...but she had an accident this evening...soooooooooo I have a feeling it will be a few months more for "completely" housebroke...ugh...and even then I will probably not see them as being totally trained...lol But we're getting there....SO like others have said...be patient....keep working with her...maybe you won't have to wait as long as some of us have..since you have some Maltese in her!!! Keep your fingers crossed..but be prepared for the long haul...just in case!!
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04-17-2009, 04:34 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Oops... :) For all that aren't aware, Yorkies are infamous for not wanting to poop in front of others. So, with that in mind, the wee wee pad has to be concealed...real easy for apartment living.... Mine used to pee pee on the pad, get a treat, and then poop under the couch end table. One day, I'm having my coffee, watching TV and smelling something FOUL!!! Well, low and behold, under the end table just to my right, there layed one of Lilly's tootsie rolls. We started going outside after that. They don't stay as clean, but it certainly eliminates the "close but no cigar" moments, like when they place their front paws on the pad and then proceed to wee off the side.... |
04-17-2009, 04:38 AM | #13 |
Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member | your baby is beautiful, and welcome to YT |
04-17-2009, 04:44 AM | #14 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plymouth, MA USA
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| Hi Donna, Welcome to YT! I too have a Morkie and I can relate to what you are going through. As long as I'm seeing progress all is good. Take it one day at a time and everything will work out. Coco is adorable!
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04-17-2009, 09:47 AM | #15 |
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| Welcome! Coco is a CUTIE!
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