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ukeka · 07-31-2008, 10:39 AM

.. Ok Currently My 8 month old yorkie Lexi uses her wee-wee pads that are placed in an enclosed porch off my kitchen which I use as a laundry room... Soon I am having a baby and I may be moving to an EXTREMELY GORGOUS Apartment and... There is no enclosed porch?? There is a small deck off the Kitchen... but that is also outside ... My question to you all is ... Where are your Wee-wee pads located in your home?

... She does not like going outside to the bathroom ... I have a cat as well... if i could get my yorkie to use the automatic litter box I would be in HEAVEN .. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks in advance

J_is_my_initial · 07-31-2008, 10:41 AM

We have one in the bathroom off of our bedroom. We also have one in my office where the babies stay when we are gone. But, they also think the living room rug is a pee pad also.

ukeka · 07-31-2008, 10:49 AM

Please excuse my horrible spelling !!! lol

ukeka · 07-31-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by J_is_my_initial

But, they also think the living room rug is a pee pad also.

LOL !! I have a small rug by the front door that must have made my poor lexi upset cause she thinks its one of her wee-wee pads as well ...

linz06 · 07-31-2008, 11:14 AM

I have one upstairs in the living room (would like to change that but there's no other place!) and one downstairs in her little area with her tent and toys. Unfortunately downstairs is carpeted and she uses the whole carpet basically. She has her favorite spots right in the middle of the room, or right at the bottom of the stairs, which I've been trying to clean up with a cleaner that should be getting rid of pheromones. But yeah those are where my two are! I wish I could find somewhere a little more out of the way for the living room one. She hates going in front of people, but she rarely uses the one downstairs (she just uses the carpet instead!)

Nancy1999 · 07-31-2008, 11:51 AM

I keep two in the office where I also keep his crate. I have one in front of the crate, and one behind the crate that is more private, and where he likes to do his poo's. It's important to keep clean any mistakes with an enzyme cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. You could put the pad in a place where she has an accident, than gradually move the pad to a place where you like. Some dogs like pads in private places, not in the main room. When he was a puppy, I had pads in every room.

CharBar · 07-31-2008, 02:26 PM

I live in a tri-level townhome, so I have one in our masterbathroom which is also where he stays when I'm at work. Also one downstairs right next to our kitchen (although he doesn't really use this one that much)- if he has to go, he'll run upstairs to the masterbath b/c he thinks thats where he's supposed to go always.

MIZBROWN · 07-31-2008, 03:11 PM

I've just moved and I've had to put it into the laundry room, but at our other house it was in a downstairs bathroom. It was a little hard because company that needed to use the restroom had to "see" her restroom, but there was no other place

Faith's Auntie · 08-02-2008, 07:31 AM

We have our weewee pad in the garage and it works out great, we actually put Faith's leash on and bring her to her pad.

Patti · 08-02-2008, 07:35 AM

I have one in my bedroom that 2 use and 1 in the corner in the dining room (we don't use the DR) which they use once in awhile. My other 2 go outside and they all randomly use carpeting.

Gracie2006 · 08-02-2008, 07:49 AM

the ex-pen/tent is in a back corner of my living room and the pee pads are in there.

paulapoo · 08-05-2008, 01:40 PM

I have a small area in my 3rd bedroom that is their designated potty pad area. I would think if I moved it would be hard to get them used to a different place. I'm sure your baby will adjust just fine!

linda44 · 08-05-2008, 01:46 PM

we have one in bathroom, dining room, and living room. Theres also two in the garage (they go out the doggie door).

crystalsmom · 08-05-2008, 01:56 PM

It really depends on how large your apt is and how many floors but I like the previous poster feel it is hard to change. I would be sure to take one or two with you when you move that your yorkie has peed on and put that down and stay close for awhile until Lexi does pee and then go to the next area you have a pad down. I moved mine once and moved it about 2 inches a day until I got it where I wanted it.

They get set in their ways but also they are very smart and with a little reward once in awhile for doing it right she'll catch on I'm sure.

I never litter trained a dog but many have. I do think that would be easier in a pup rather than one that is used to pee pads but I could be wrong. Someone here will surely give you ideas on it if they haven't already. I always used a flannel back plastic tablecloth under each pad (cut is up in 1/4's)

Lexi Rae · 08-08-2008, 12:24 PM

i have one outside on my deck, and one inside her bedroom.. i let her outside in the morning and she does potty on the pad on the deck and when im not
home , she uses the one in her room. it might take while, but be patient .
in the winter months, i hung chimes by the door and she rings them if she
wants to go out and do potty.

07-31-2008, 10:39 AM	#1
ukeka YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Rochelle,NY Posts: 374	Calling all wee-wee pad users .. I have a question? .. Ok Currently My 8 month old yorkie Lexi uses her wee-wee pads that are placed in an enclosed porch off my kitchen which I use as a laundry room... Soon I am having a baby and I may be moving to an EXTREMELY GORGOUS Apartment and... There is no enclosed porch?? There is a small deck off the Kitchen... but that is also outside ... My question to you all is ... Where are your Wee-wee pads located in your home? ... She does not like going outside to the bathroom ... I have a cat as well... if i could get my yorkie to use the automatic litter box I would be in HEAVEN .. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance __________________

07-31-2008, 10:41 AM	#2
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	We have one in the bathroom off of our bedroom. We also have one in my office where the babies stay when we are gone. But, they also think the living room rug is a pee pad also. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE. Last edited by J_is_my_initial; 07-31-2008 at 10:42 AM. Reason: added anote

07-31-2008, 10:49 AM	#3
ukeka YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Rochelle,NY Posts: 374	Please excuse my horrible spelling !!! lol __________________

07-31-2008, 11:14 AM	#5
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I have one upstairs in the living room (would like to change that but there's no other place!) and one downstairs in her little area with her tent and toys. Unfortunately downstairs is carpeted and she uses the whole carpet basically. She has her favorite spots right in the middle of the room, or right at the bottom of the stairs, which I've been trying to clean up with a cleaner that should be getting rid of pheromones. But yeah those are where my two are! I wish I could find somewhere a little more out of the way for the living room one. She hates going in front of people, but she rarely uses the one downstairs (she just uses the carpet instead!) __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

07-31-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I keep two in the office where I also keep his crate. I have one in front of the crate, and one behind the crate that is more private, and where he likes to do his poo's. It's important to keep clean any mistakes with an enzyme cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. You could put the pad in a place where she has an accident, than gradually move the pad to a place where you like. Some dogs like pads in private places, not in the main room. When he was a puppy, I had pads in every room. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-31-2008, 02:26 PM	#7
CharBar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 123	I live in a tri-level townhome, so I have one in our masterbathroom which is also where he stays when I'm at work. Also one downstairs right next to our kitchen (although he doesn't really use this one that much)- if he has to go, he'll run upstairs to the masterbath b/c he thinks thats where he's supposed to go always.

07-31-2008, 03:11 PM	#8
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	I've just moved and I've had to put it into the laundry room, but at our other house it was in a downstairs bathroom. It was a little hard because company that needed to use the restroom had to "see" her restroom, but there was no other place __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

08-02-2008, 07:31 AM	#9
Faith's Auntie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 51	We have our weewee pad in the garage and it works out great, we actually put Faith's leash on and bring her to her pad.

08-02-2008, 07:35 AM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have one in my bedroom that 2 use and 1 in the corner in the dining room (we don't use the DR) which they use once in awhile. My other 2 go outside and they all randomly use carpeting. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-02-2008, 07:49 AM	#11
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	the ex-pen/tent is in a back corner of my living room and the pee pads are in there. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

08-05-2008, 01:40 PM	#12
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I have a small area in my 3rd bedroom that is their designated potty pad area. I would think if I moved it would be hard to get them used to a different place. I'm sure your baby will adjust just fine! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

08-05-2008, 01:46 PM	#13
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	we have one in bathroom, dining room, and living room. Theres also two in the garage (they go out the doggie door).

08-05-2008, 01:56 PM	#14
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	It really depends on how large your apt is and how many floors but I like the previous poster feel it is hard to change. I would be sure to take one or two with you when you move that your yorkie has peed on and put that down and stay close for awhile until Lexi does pee and then go to the next area you have a pad down. I moved mine once and moved it about 2 inches a day until I got it where I wanted it. They get set in their ways but also they are very smart and with a little reward once in awhile for doing it right she'll catch on I'm sure. I never litter trained a dog but many have. I do think that would be easier in a pup rather than one that is used to pee pads but I could be wrong. Someone here will surely give you ideas on it if they haven't already. I always used a flannel back plastic tablecloth under each pad (cut is up in 1/4's) __________________

08-08-2008, 12:24 PM	#15
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	i have one outside on my deck, and one inside her bedroom.. i let her outside in the morning and she does potty on the pad on the deck and when im not home , she uses the one in her room. it might take while, but be patient . in the winter months, i hung chimes by the door and she rings them if she wants to go out and do potty. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...