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tallulahsmom · 12-22-2008, 11:46 PM

She finally went potty on the pad!!!!! Thanks to everyone's advice I moved her food to another room and as soon as I did she finally ate! Then afterward she went potty. It was great!! We gave her treats and she was very proud of herself

So far she has used the pad 2x but she still has not gone poopy. Should I be worried? I know sometimes when your in a new place it's difficult to go, but we are running up on the 3rd day. Of course the first day she didn't eat anything. But she has eaten all her food today, plus a little meatloaf we made

I really hope she poops tomorrow her tummy is so small. I am planning on taking pictures soon too, we have just been so engulfed in eating & peeing

!

tallulahsmom · 12-23-2008, 07:25 AM

Okay well she did potty on the pad but then this morning she pooped in the boys bedroom. I have no idea when she did it- it's possible it was in the middle of the night but it seemed fresh so maybe it was this morning. Anyway...I'm glad she finally pooped as I was getting a little worried but I wish it would have been on her pad. I picked up the poop and put it on her pad so maybe next time she will know to poop there instead. Should I leave it there for a little bit or just throw it? I left the pad that she peed on last night so she could smell it, now with the poop, I am hoping she gets it.

Ladymom · 12-23-2008, 07:32 AM

Yippeeeeeeee! Success!

Some dogs don't like to pee and poop in the same place. Lady is like that. She will not poop on her pee pad. Since she is cross trained, I try to take her out after meals so she can poop there.

Are you in contact with her previous owner? Maybe they could tell you how they handled it.

megansmomma · 12-23-2008, 08:36 AM

Glad that she did poop

but you need to keep her contained until you have her potty issues totally under control. What I hear is that she pooped but it was in your boys room and you are not even sure when she did it. Which tells me a few thing, you are giving her the run of the house, although she did pee on the pad she probably is peeing in other places too.

But it does look like you are moving in a good direction and it will only keep getting better with your new little pup.

ambocken · 12-23-2008, 04:47 PM

Hello, congrats on the new addition to your family!!

We also live in Minnesota (Maple Grove area) and adopted our little one in October. She is 3 years old and we were told she was pad trained and crate trained... only to find that she didn't understand what the pee pad really was and preferred to be outside to go! We went through 2 full months of continuous cleaning the floors until we figured this out!

We did the leash thing until she could be trusted more. She was always on a leash or in the room with us with the door closed so that we knew where she was at all times. It was like having a toddler in the house!

And with 2 weeks of pottying outside with no accidents in the house she now is able more freedom around the house and we can even leave her during the day without accidents! (it helps that she can't get enough of the snow and winter weather!)

Good luck!

tallulahsmom · 12-24-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Glad that she did poop

but you need to keep her contained until you have her potty issues totally under control. What I hear is that she pooped but it was in your boys room and you are not even sure when she did it. Which tells me a few thing, you are giving her the run of the house, although she did pee on the pad she probably is peeing in other places too.

But it does look like you are moving in a good direction and it will only keep getting better with your new little pup.

We have been trying to keep her near us but up until today I didn't have a harness and I did not want to leash her to me by her collar. But I picked one up last night so she will be with me all day from now on. We tried to use a puppy gate and put her int he laundry room where her pad is but she just got really angry at us, as soon as we let her out for a bit she tried to pee on the floor again, but this time I caught her. I told her "no" very firmly and brought her to her pee pad right away. But she still did not go, maybe it's because there was poop there and she doesn't like to poop and pee in the same place. Ever since I put her poop there she won't even walk near the pad. So I got rid of it, and hopefully today she will use it again. I wish I could tell what she was thinking instead of just trying to guess. It's so hit or miss. But we are making some progress which I very am happy about.

tallulahsmom · 12-24-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ambocken

Hello, congrats on the new addition to your family!!

We also live in Minnesota (Maple Grove area) and adopted our little one in October. She is 3 years old and we were told she was pad trained and crate trained... only to find that she didn't understand what the pee pad really was and preferred to be outside to go! We went through 2 full months of continuous cleaning the floors until we figured this out!

We did the leash thing until she could be trusted more. She was always on a leash or in the room with us with the door closed so that we knew where she was at all times. It was like having a toddler in the house!

And with 2 weeks of pottying outside with no accidents in the house she now is able more freedom around the house and we can even leave her during the day without accidents! (it helps that she can't get enough of the snow and winter weather!)

Good luck!

So she doesn't mind the cold? Tallulah shivers after one minute of being outside. Then she will lay down and her feet will shake. I don't think she can handle the cold weather very well. Do you put boots or a coat on him. I was thinking to purchasing those for Tallulah. Because she hangs out by the door a lot and acts like she wants to go outside but as soon as we get out there she just freaks out and starts shaking uncontrollably.

Ashley V · 12-24-2008, 06:12 AM

Any dog you bring home is going to need a refresher course in potty training because every house is different with the rules and she's probably confused. I would crate her at night and when you can't watch her. The second she comes out of the crate, put her on the pad, and don't let her leave until she pees. Watch her closely over the next week or so for the little things she does when she needs to go. Chip used to sniff in circles and then he would go. As soon as we saw him sniffing and walking in circles, we picked him up and put him on the pee pad. Don't forget to use treats EVERY time she uses the pad and LOTS of praise. Throw a party. Soon she'll remember and just go on her own.

megansmomma · 12-24-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tallulahsmom

We have been trying to keep her near us but up until today I didn't have a harness and I did not want to leash her to me by her collar. But I picked one up last night so she will be with me all day from now on. We tried to use a puppy gate and put her int he laundry room where her pad is but she just got really angry at us, as soon as we let her out for a bit she tried to pee on the floor again, but this time I caught her. I told her "no" very firmly and brought her to her pee pad right away. But she still did not go, maybe it's because there was poop there and she doesn't like to poop and pee in the same place. Ever since I put her poop there she won't even walk near the pad. So I got rid of it, and hopefully today she will use it again. I wish I could tell what she was thinking instead of just trying to guess. It's so hit or miss. But we are making some progress which I very am happy about.

All that you can do is take small baby steps and it sounds like you are headed in the right directions. You are correct about using a harness so I can now see why she was not on her leash. Keep up the good work you are doing an excellent job.

Christmas blessings to you and your family.

Gingergirlsmom · 12-24-2008, 06:24 AM

Well, you are already getting the best advice, but I would love to welcome you to YT and say congrats on your new girl. Hang in there, it'll be a lot of extra work right now...but you will reap the rewards. These little ones are special.

ambocken · 12-24-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tallulahsmom

So she doesn't mind the cold? Tallulah shivers after one minute of being outside. Then she will lay down and her feet will shake. I don't think she can handle the cold weather very well. Do you put boots or a coat on him. I was thinking to purchasing those for Tallulah. Because she hangs out by the door a lot and acts like she wants to go outside but as soon as we get out there she just freaks out and starts shaking uncontrollably.

No, we got lucky and Gracie LOVES the snow and everything that comes with it. We do put a coat on her whenever we take her out. But she refuses to wear the boots we bought.

If she still shivers with a coat on you can try layering with a t-shirt or sweater under the coat. we have been doing that on the days when it is really cold out.

tallulahsmom · 12-25-2008, 06:23 AM

Tallulah peed on the pad 4 times last night! Yea!!!!!! We are so proud of her! I was feeling so hopeless because I leashed her to me yesterday and sh would just pee on the carpet right in front of me! I kept bringing her to her pad but it was like she didn't want an audience while she was going on her pad. Finally after a terrible day she used the pad four times last night! She even woke me up in the middle of the night to take her to her pad! We are finding out a few important things about her:

1. She prefers to be alone when using her pad
2. She likes to be left alone with the door shut when using her pad- the dog gate is not private enough
3. She won't poop where she pee's- so we set out another pad on the other side of the room

Thanks to all your advice and getting to know Tallulah better we are getting a lot better at this thing. Hopefully she will be potty trained in no time! Merry Christmas everyone! We will be taking a lot of pictures today so I'll be posting some later!

Ashley V · 12-25-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tallulahsmom

Tallulah peed on the pad 4 times last night! Yea!!!!!! We are so proud of her! I was feeling so hopeless because I leashed her to me yesterday and sh would just pee on the carpet right in front of me! I kept bringing her to her pad but it was like she didn't want an audience while she was going on her pad. Finally after a terrible day she used the pad four times last night! She even woke me up in the middle of the night to take her to her pad! We are finding out a few important things about her:

1. She prefers to be alone when using her pad
2. She likes to be left alone with the door shut when using her pad- the dog gate is not private enough
3. She won't poop where she pee's- so we set out another pad on the other side of the room

Thanks to all your advice and getting to know Tallulah better we are getting a lot better at this thing. Hopefully she will be potty trained in no time! Merry Christmas everyone! We will be taking a lot of pictures today so I'll be posting some later!

Picky babies!! lol Just keep watching her and you'll find so much out about her. She just needed reminding of where to go. Chip I think gets embarassed when he pees because he always turns away and pins his ears down. It's so funny.

Ladymom · 12-25-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tallulahsmom

Tallulah peed on the pad 4 times last night! Yea!!!!!! We are so proud of her! I was feeling so hopeless because I leashed her to me yesterday and sh would just pee on the carpet right in front of me! I kept bringing her to her pad but it was like she didn't want an audience while she was going on her pad. Finally after a terrible day she used the pad four times last night! She even woke me up in the middle of the night to take her to her pad! We are finding out a few important things about her:

1. She prefers to be alone when using her pad
2. She likes to be left alone with the door shut when using her pad- the dog gate is not private enough
3. She won't poop where she pee's- so we set out another pad on the other side of the room

Thanks to all your advice and getting to know Tallulah better we are getting a lot better at this thing. Hopefully she will be potty trained in no time! Merry Christmas everyone! We will be taking a lot of pictures today so I'll be posting some later!

Great news! I can't wait to see pictures!

ltret0294 · 12-25-2008, 09:42 AM

We adopted DJ was 6 when he came into our lives and he was already pad and outdoor trained. Who ever owned him before did a great job of "potty training" him. Harley D, bless his little old soul, was 12 when we adopted him. He was a different story as he would go near his food, and if he had to go, he went. Since he was intact at 12, our best guess was he was a BYB or a PM in S GA where he was found. He never got the idea of pads but I learned his actions and could usually get the Old Boy out in time. We understood him, his past and learned to live with it during his brief time with us.

12-23-2008, 07:25 AM	#17
tallulahsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saint paul, Minnesota, United States Posts: 61	I thought we were in the clear...maybe not Okay well she did potty on the pad but then this morning she pooped in the boys bedroom. I have no idea when she did it- it's possible it was in the middle of the night but it seemed fresh so maybe it was this morning. Anyway...I'm glad she finally pooped as I was getting a little worried but I wish it would have been on her pad. I picked up the poop and put it on her pad so maybe next time she will know to poop there instead. Should I leave it there for a little bit or just throw it? I left the pad that she peed on last night so she could smell it, now with the poop, I am hoping she gets it.

12-23-2008, 07:32 AM	#18
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Yippeeeeeeee! Success! Some dogs don't like to pee and poop in the same place. Lady is like that. She will not poop on her pee pad. Since she is cross trained, I try to take her out after meals so she can poop there. Are you in contact with her previous owner? Maybe they could tell you how they handled it. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

12-23-2008, 04:47 PM	#20
ambocken Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 245	In Minnesota too! Hello, congrats on the new addition to your family!! We also live in Minnesota (Maple Grove area) and adopted our little one in October. She is 3 years old and we were told she was pad trained and crate trained... only to find that she didn't understand what the pee pad really was and preferred to be outside to go! We went through 2 full months of continuous cleaning the floors until we figured this out! We did the leash thing until she could be trusted more. She was always on a leash or in the room with us with the door closed so that we knew where she was at all times. It was like having a toddler in the house! And with 2 weeks of pottying outside with no accidents in the house she now is able more freedom around the house and we can even leave her during the day without accidents! (it helps that she can't get enough of the snow and winter weather!) Good luck!

12-24-2008, 06:12 AM	#23
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Any dog you bring home is going to need a refresher course in potty training because every house is different with the rules and she's probably confused. I would crate her at night and when you can't watch her. The second she comes out of the crate, put her on the pad, and don't let her leave until she pees. Watch her closely over the next week or so for the little things she does when she needs to go. Chip used to sniff in circles and then he would go. As soon as we saw him sniffing and walking in circles, we picked him up and put him on the pee pad. Don't forget to use treats EVERY time she uses the pad and LOTS of praise. Throw a party. Soon she'll remember and just go on her own. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

12-24-2008, 06:24 AM	#25
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Well, you are already getting the best advice, but I would love to welcome you to YT and say congrats on your new girl. Hang in there, it'll be a lot of extra work right now...but you will reap the rewards. These little ones are special. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

12-22-2008, 11:46 PM	#16
tallulahsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saint paul, Minnesota, United States Posts: 61	She finally went potty on the pad!!!!! Thanks to everyone's advice I moved her food to another room and as soon as I did she finally ate! Then afterward she went potty. It was great!! We gave her treats and she was very proud of herself So far she has used the pad 2x but she still has not gone poopy. Should I be worried? I know sometimes when your in a new place it's difficult to go, but we are running up on the 3rd day. Of course the first day she didn't eat anything. But she has eaten all her food today, plus a little meatloaf we made I really hope she poops tomorrow her tummy is so small. I am planning on taking pictures soon too, we have just been so engulfed in eating & peeing !

12-23-2008, 08:36 AM	#19
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Glad that she did poop but you need to keep her contained until you have her potty issues totally under control. What I hear is that she pooped but it was in your boys room and you are not even sure when she did it. Which tells me a few thing, you are giving her the run of the house, although she did pee on the pad she probably is peeing in other places too. But it does look like you are moving in a good direction and it will only keep getting better with your new little pup.

12-25-2008, 06:23 AM	#27
tallulahsmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saint paul, Minnesota, United States Posts: 61	Merry Christmas! Tallulah peed on the pad 4 times last night! Yea!!!!!! We are so proud of her! I was feeling so hopeless because I leashed her to me yesterday and sh would just pee on the carpet right in front of me! I kept bringing her to her pad but it was like she didn't want an audience while she was going on her pad. Finally after a terrible day she used the pad four times last night! She even woke me up in the middle of the night to take her to her pad! We are finding out a few important things about her: 1. She prefers to be alone when using her pad 2. She likes to be left alone with the door shut when using her pad- the dog gate is not private enough 3. She won't poop where she pee's- so we set out another pad on the other side of the room Thanks to all your advice and getting to know Tallulah better we are getting a lot better at this thing. Hopefully she will be potty trained in no time! Merry Christmas everyone! We will be taking a lot of pictures today so I'll be posting some later!

12-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#30
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	We adopted DJ was 6 when he came into our lives and he was already pad and outdoor trained. Who ever owned him before did a great job of "potty training" him. Harley D, bless his little old soul, was 12 when we adopted him. He was a different story as he would go near his food, and if he had to go, he went. Since he was intact at 12, our best guess was he was a BYB or a PM in S GA where he was found. He never got the idea of pads but I learned his actions and could usually get the Old Boy out in time. We understood him, his past and learned to live with it during his brief time with us.