I've Had It!!!!!

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by MickeyIsHisName

OMG i'm at my wits end with this dog please somebody help me! I"m regreting getting him at all. He isn't training at all I bought the wee wee pad holder to hold down the pad and he is right now chewing on it and ripped the pad WHAT DO I DO?????

I read several of the posts. When it's possible, train to use the bathroom outside. Maggie is now 4 months old and 98% housebroken. She rings a bell on the back door to be let out. I tried the pads when she was little. Since I'm older and don't get around as well as when I was younger, I thought the pads would help me a lot. Maggie would not use the pad from day one. I did not let her have the run of the house. She was confined to the kitchen area. I took her outside every hour. At night, she slept in her crate, in my bedroom. I got up EVERY TWO HOURS and took her to PP. It was a nightmare for a while. A puppy needs sleep as much as an older person. It was a toss up on who was the most tired. Anyway, which ever method you use, the magic word is CONSISTANCE. I also have a exercise pen for Maggie . Gives her some outside playtime, while I am working in the garden. You can also use the exercise pens inside the home also. Just keep your baby confined to an area that is easily cleaned. NO CARPET AREA until they are trained, or can be watched every second. You have only had him a short time. In human life he is about a 3 year old child. You as his new parent, must teach and guide him to make the right decisions. Yorkies do not respond to punishment. The more you punish them, the more they will distrust you and do just the opposite. Possitive approach is the only method. Good Luck.

[luzangela428]

HMMMMMMM....I don't really know what to add to this..except I think we all get a little aggravated with our babies..but essentially that is what they are..they have accident..lol..Maximus almost never has potty accidents..at least pee pee ones..(I feel pretty safe to say that)..but he cannot decipher between a wee wee pad and the square rung that we step on to get out of the shower..and how can he..they look the same??..now I pulled it up..cleaned it and it isn't going back down till he realizes there is only one pee pee pad (if that ever happens)..yesterday I was cleaning nd my bf was trying to help me so we had to gate Maximus up in another part of the house..he was screaming..and he went and peed on the corner of his pad (on the floor)...when we were done (I COULDN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE)..I noticed he was more scared then anything and all night he was a little rough (biting)..although I did nothing wrong and he had his food and toys and a whole bedroom and hallway..I felt bad..he wanted so bad just to be in the same room as us..and thats the kind of dog he is...sometimes it makes us nutty but if you can't handle it please give him to someone...hell another would be difficult but I would take him in a heartbeat just to know that he is being cuddled and gettign lots of attention. FYI I work full time and go to school...and I make it so Maximus is NEVER more then 4 hours alone..on TUES AND WEDS..my bf is home with him all day..Sat & Sunday I am except for 4 hours Sat. morning that I go to school...on Mon. and Thurs. he comes to work with me because I have school those nights..and Friday my bf goes home at 12 to eat lunch with him and he gets home at 4. I know this situation isn't available to everyone but what I was trying to get across is any available minute I have is with him if I can...and that is what they need ESPECIALLY at the puppy stage..I feel like with humans it makes them grow in happy, social, confident adults... Good Luck...

[yorkieusa]

It's just not fair to get them and leave them alone most of the time. They are people dogs and REQUIRE lots of attention. Their desire in life is to be with you. They just aren't the kind of dog that does well being left alone so much. Actually, they don't do well when left alone at all. I agree that he would be better off with someone who can devote the kind of time and attention to him that he requires.

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

It's just not fair to get them and leave them alone most of the time. They are people dogs and REQUIRE lots of attention. Their desire in life is to be with you. They just aren't the kind of dog that does well being left alone so much. Actually, they don't do well when left alone at all. I agree that he would be better off with someone who can devote the kind of time and attention to him that he requires.

I totally agree that Yorkies need to be in a place where they can be somebody's shadow. I don't mean literally stuck to you. Just a place where they know they have somebody close to lean on, if needed. I have always wanted a Yorkie, but would not until I retired. Yorkies do demand a great deal of human contact. That part CANNOT be trained out of them. I have the time, patience and all the love that Maggie wants to soak up. I'm so happy that I waited.

[tw4sw]

Originally Posted by MickeyIsHisName

well my schedule really doesn't warnt what you said. I'm not here enough for him to be walked outside. I only put him in his cage when I go to school which usually is around 4-5 hours and if i go out after school then its longer. I"m not home all day with him so its hard. I tried the walking thing he does nothing. He was doing so good with the wee wee pads when I first got him but not anymore. I am going to another store tomorrow to get his food and see if they have that stuff where you put outside to help them. UGH he just peed on the rug again damn it! I put him in his cage even though I just got home but i've had it!

Since his experience has been to pee/poop in a cage in the pet shop for 6 months, maybe using wee wee pads isn't the best way to go. My Kirby ( a rat terrier) at 8 weeks would chew up his wee wee pads too. I however got hime from a breeder but still. My suggestion is to train him to go outside. There is a thread in the training forum talking about a really good book by the author Job Michael Evans (hope I got that name right) that is highly recommended. You can purchase the book on Ebay or Half.com for really cheap. Don't give up on him though. It just takes time. Even though I have not gotten my yorkie yet, I can tell you about my experiences with Kirby. It took a little while for him to catch on (he had a lot of accidents in the house first) but I perservered, cleaned up the mess and kept on trucking. Good luck and I hope you decide to keep him. This potty training mess will be over in time and hopefully you can look back on this with a smile. The years you spend loving on your Yorkie can't compare to a short time span of maybe 6-12 months of a little potty training aggravation. You can do this, take a deep breath, give him a kiss and hug and determine to do it better the next time, then again and again....

[DMorgan]

I was very lucky in that I had another dog to show Simon the ropes when he came to us, but training takes a lot of time, and each furkid is different in how fast they learn.

I only work 7 hour days and Simon acts like I left him for dead everyday, yorkies are very loyal and attention fiends imo.

Just have lots and lots of patience or realize that a dog (any dog) might not be right for your life at the moment.

Good luck.

Jeni

[lovmyyorkie]

Someone suggested to put his pee on the wee wee pad is right, dogs smell around looking for the spot they peed on to do it again. I had the same problem with my yorkie and maltese. They would pee on it when I was lucky then ripped it up, and like you my apartment was all carpetted and I worked all day.

So at night I would take the water away 1 hr before bed time, but still left them in the play pin. Than they go in their cage to sleep. I have a rabbit so I leaned that the play pins for them are higher so they don't jump over the bars are set different, I bring this up because the maltese learned to cliam up and jump over the doggie play pin. They also sell this thick plastic to protect the floor, so you can put it anywhere! This play pin was the life saver for me.

I always had the play pin ready with the wee wee pads cover the hole floor. From the cage I carried them to the play pin to go pee, while I prepared their food. Once they pee they go eat while I watch, once they eat they go back in the play pin to poo. I would remove the poo, but not the pad so they can go there again. When I was home I take them out of the play pin only if they were going to be right with me, if I was not going to be watching them I put them right back in the play pin. Little by little I removed pads, let them run to the play pin from their cage, gave them more time out of the pin (with the pin open for them to go back if they needed) but it all take time months not days. Now when I'm gone they can say in my office that is carpetted and they go restroom on the wee wee pads.

If I can help with anything else feel free to ask. I know how you feel, my yorkie is a good girl but my maltese she has left me shaking mad at times just walk away but do come back and make things right with him.

Good Luck!!!

[Carib]

Be patient!! Carib did the same thing with the Pee Wee Pads. I put some "poop" on it to show him what to do - he grabbed the pad and shook it - "poop" went flying! They take a while to train and won't hesitate to pee right in front of you if they get mad. Yorkies are smarter than you think - 27 out of 79 breeds in intelligence ranking. I think they try to outwit us stupid humans sometimes! So - stick with him - they are truly very lovable dogs!!

[Bruce's_Mom]

Bruce my little baby is about the same age (5 months) and is having numerous issues with potty training. You just have to be patient...I have a really busy schedule too and am gone from home most of the day. What I do that helps is take him out for about an hour of play/bathroom time before work (yes I know this is a long time, but when you get a puppy you make a commitment to take care of them), after I get him in the house and I am about ready to leave I take him around and show him where his pads are. I have also hired someone to come and walk him once mid-day. Days that he sticks to the pads he gets a little toy or treat, days that he does not he gets "time out" and I make him sit alone a little while. He has only had one accident thus far in the last 7 days or so and is getting better all the time.

[lily]

Originally Posted by MickeyIsHisName

OMG i'm at my wits end with this dog please somebody help me! I"m regreting getting him at all. He isn't training at all I bought the wee wee pad holder to hold down the pad and he is right now chewing on it and ripped the pad WHAT DO I DO?????

Sorry you are having so much trouble! Sounds like you need to find him a good home ! I don't think you have time for him! Yorkie are hard to house train! I tell all my poeple that buy one off me! First your lucky that he is healthy getting him from a pet store! lily

[Gizmo&Trinket]

I agree with everything said from all standpoints. But, if this means anything to ya...Gizmo is 1 yr. and 1 month old and is not potty trained AT ALL. I am still trying. It is an ongoing thing just like having children. There is nothing I can do but, clean it up and try, try again.

PS I got him when he was 7 months. Talk about set in your ways.

Gizmo's Pooper Scooper

[lycansmom]

I agree with everything that has been said you have to have time for a dog love alone will not cut it (or potty train a dog). If you seriously dont want him or just the frustration of him maybe you are right to find another home for him.

[Jojinator]

I know some of these messages may sound a little harsh but don't give up. Remember that it's an adjustment for BOTH of you. You are BOTH in training. I adopted Jojo when he was two and it took over a year to get him housetrained/potty trained. It is definitely a test of your patience and SANITY. Mickey needs you. You're his mom now. Don't give up on your baby.

[adinasmommy]

I am going through the same thing with Whisper, BUT I do not blame her she is a baby. You need to be patient with him. Spray some bitter apple on the wee pads and that should help. Adina would do the same thing when she was younger and now she doesn't go near the pad unless she has to do the potty. If you feel you do not have the time nor the patience to care for him please find him the good home he deserves.

Smiles,
Myra

[YorkieRose]

There is nothing wrong in rethinking your situation. He missed some important training/bonding time sitting in the pet shop. This is going to take patience and time..if you feel you do not have it, then find him the home where he can get it. It does not mean you do not love him, it means you DO.