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Sherry Lynn · 12-07-2005, 02:30 PM

I have a tiled vanity room off of the bath in my bedroom where I leave a wee wee pad for nightime needs, but in the day, its the doggie door!

What a life saver!!!

rnnw62 · 12-07-2005, 04:01 PM

We just used plain old consistancy and love. I also limited his
areas with baby gates and opened more rooms up to him as
he got better. When he needs to go out he goes to the patio
door and stares at me. If I don't see him he will run to me and
then back to the door and again stare at me. If I am sleeping
he give me kisses until I wake up and then gives me a anxious
little "hurry" look.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 12-07-2005, 05:52 PM

For those who decide to use a doggy door, please make sure it leads to a covered enclosure where birds of prey, coyotes, raccoons and other wildlife cannot harm your yorkie.

I don't have a dooy door but when I am home and the weather is nice I leave the door open to a small, completely enclosed covered loggia where the port-a-potty is kept. Mine never go outside in the yard without being on a leash and completely supervised.

Coyotes jump fences rather easily.

Mine are also pee pad trained which is wonderful for traveling.

shelbysmom · 12-07-2005, 06:05 PM

Wee-wee-pader here. Greatest thing ever made. Mine can't go outside alone...flying hawks, coyotes, lions, tigers and bears oh my...J/K

Have wee pads a couple places in the house. very easy.

Itspuppyluv · 12-07-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrosenberry

Bailey is crate trained, and has never had an accident in it.
But to house train him.. I took him outside about every 20 mins ( when he was awake) from the day I got him and I'd say by the time he was 3 months he learned how to TELL ME he had to go,, it took me awhile to pick up on his signals, but I learned. He would go and sit in my line of sight and stare at me and whine.. He still does this.. as his sign of , ITS TIME!

This sounds just like us except it took a year for Gus to be housebroken. His signs are very subtle - it took a long time for him to train me.

Lexi Rae · 12-08-2005, 07:08 AM

wee wee pad here too.. trying to get it to the bathroom now. its at the end of the hallway. little by little..

y0rkieL0ver · 12-08-2005, 11:02 AM

just wanted to thank everyone for all their responses. i love YT! its so helpful. thanks so much guys<3<3

alaskayorkie · 12-08-2005, 11:06 AM

In our case, ignorance was bliss. I didn't know about crates or wee-wee pads, so we just watched him all the time and told him no when he had an accident. We had somebody home 24-7, so that may have made the difference. He was almost perfect at 6 months and hasn't had an accident anywhere since 9 months. He's 17 months now.

And, yes, I think we got real lucky.

minniemn · 12-08-2005, 11:10 AM

mine are trained to go outside, but I do have a wee wee pad that the "puppy" uses from time to time, since she goes more than the "mom" and she isn't as good about letting us know.

BUT- my dogs have a way of expressing their dislike to certian things, by going potty where they know you will be walking... then I can see them laughing as they watch you step in it, lift your foot up hopping around saying "eww gross"

So I would say they are outside trained, but do use "potty" as a way of "talking" to us at times... lol. and the little one does use the wee wee pad at times.

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12-07-2005, 02:30 PM	#16
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	I have a tiled vanity room off of the bath in my bedroom where I leave a wee wee pad for nightime needs, but in the day, its the doggie door! What a life saver!!! __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

12-07-2005, 04:01 PM	#17
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	We just used plain old consistancy and love. I also limited his areas with baby gates and opened more rooms up to him as he got better. When he needs to go out he goes to the patio door and stares at me. If I don't see him he will run to me and then back to the door and again stare at me. If I am sleeping he give me kisses until I wake up and then gives me a anxious little "hurry" look. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

12-08-2005, 07:08 AM	#21
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	wee wee pad here too.. trying to get it to the bathroom now. its at the end of the hallway. little by little.. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

12-08-2005, 11:02 AM	#22
y0rkieL0ver Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma Posts: 865	just wanted to thank everyone for all their responses. i love YT! its so helpful. thanks so much guys<3<3 __________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius

12-07-2005, 05:52 PM	#18
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	For those who decide to use a doggy door, please make sure it leads to a covered enclosure where birds of prey, coyotes, raccoons and other wildlife cannot harm your yorkie. I don't have a dooy door but when I am home and the weather is nice I leave the door open to a small, completely enclosed covered loggia where the port-a-potty is kept. Mine never go outside in the yard without being on a leash and completely supervised. Coyotes jump fences rather easily. Mine are also pee pad trained which is wonderful for traveling.

12-07-2005, 06:05 PM	#19
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	Wee-wee-pader here. Greatest thing ever made. Mine can't go outside alone...flying hawks, coyotes, lions, tigers and bears oh my...J/K Have wee pads a couple places in the house. very easy.

12-08-2005, 11:06 AM	#23
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	In our case, ignorance was bliss. I didn't know about crates or wee-wee pads, so we just watched him all the time and told him no when he had an accident. We had somebody home 24-7, so that may have made the difference. He was almost perfect at 6 months and hasn't had an accident anywhere since 9 months. He's 17 months now. And, yes, I think we got real lucky. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

12-08-2005, 11:10 AM	#24
minniemn YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 364	mine are trained to go outside, but I do have a wee wee pad that the "puppy" uses from time to time, since she goes more than the "mom" and she isn't as good about letting us know. BUT- my dogs have a way of expressing their dislike to certian things, by going potty where they know you will be walking... then I can see them laughing as they watch you step in it, lift your foot up hopping around saying "eww gross" So I would say they are outside trained, but do use "potty" as a way of "talking" to us at times... lol. and the little one does use the wee wee pad at times.