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12-22-2008, 06:46 AM | #1 |
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| Help! I adopted a five year old yorkie and she is peeing everywhere :( Hi! We have just adopted a 5 yr. old yorkie girl and she is truly wonderful, the only problem is she keeps peeing on the carpet. We were told that she is piddle pad trained but have yet to see her actually use it. It's only her second day here so maybe she is just getting used to the environment and is confused and anxious. What can we do to help her learn to use the potty in the right place? Should we try crate training her? or keep her on the pad? I don't think she has ever used a crate for pottying though. We already started a schedule where she eats at 9am and 5pm and we try to get her to use the pad shortly after that but so far it isn't working. Everytime she pees somewhere she runs and hides under the couch before I even have a chance to say something- so I can tell that she knows she did something wrong but I have no idea how to get her to understand she needs to use the pad. If it's confusing for me it must really be confusing for her. We keep her food bowls in the laundry room and a few feet away is her pad. We can close the door and I thought of closing her in there after a meal, but someone mentioned giving her a treat & praise as soon as she uses the pad. I don't think that will work if we have the door closed. Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Last edited by tallulahsmom; 12-22-2008 at 06:48 AM. |
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12-22-2008, 06:53 AM | #2 |
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| get a puppy gate (tall one) use a puppy gate...or crate her when you can't watch her 100%...outside directly after meals and after playing and waking up..I 've never had luck with the puppy pad thing, but I live in a warm climate.. maybe she just likes to potty outside...take her for long walks (I know it's been snowing where you are) when you can. then praise her when she pottys and give her the treat, but you're correct, it needs to be immediatly or she won't understand.... use something that removes dog urine and poop smells, regular cleaning stuff doesn't work...you and I can't smell it, but she can..and will return. You can also use a leash to watch her in the house. (tether)
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12-22-2008, 07:01 AM | #3 |
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| I'm sure she is just confused. I just moved six months ago and thirteen year old Lady had accidents for a few weeks until she adjusted to the change. First, you mentioned that her pads are close to her food bowls. You need to have them in separate areas as dogs do not like to potty where they eat. You wouldn't like to have your supper in the bathroom, would you? You need to go back to Potty Training 101 with her and treat her like a new puppy. Take her to her pads after she eats, wakes up from a nap, etc. When she pottys, do the happy dance and give her a treat. How about a gate in the doorway so you can watch her? If she's having accidents, she has too much freedom. You have to keep her with you at all times so you can watch her. Some people leash the dog to their waist. Walk her to her pads at the appropriate time (don't carry her or she won't know where they are). It is very normal for adult rescues to have housebreaking relapses. Be consistent and put the work in now and she'll get back on track. Be sure to treat any stains with Natures Miracle to get the scent out so she won't be drawn back to the spot. |
12-22-2008, 07:53 AM | #4 |
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| First and foremost I would like to Welcome you and congratulate you for opening your heart and home to a rescue! You have already been given very good advice. At 5 yrs and not housetrained you will really need to work to try to correct this isse and be prepared for the very real possibility that you might never fully correct it. The sad truth is that her former owner was probably not honest with you. If you had been told that she is not housetrained and would pee all over your house you would have RUN in the other direction. Not to say that I wouldn't blame you but most people would. It is the #1 reason that many Yorkies end up in rescues to begin with. The breed is notorious for housebreaking issues. I would bet if we took a poll asking how many people have NO CARPET the numbers would be very high. So with all of that said, you have already been given very good advice. You need to return to Potty Training 101. Do not let her out of your site. This will cut down on her accidents. You should confine her to either a crate or a small area. A lot of rescues have a fear issue with crates. Many have spent years inside a crate and trying to crate train will only cause more trauma. When she is out you cannot let her have run of the house. Put her leash on and keep her at your side at all times. When you take her outside for potty if she does not go in the first few minutes bring her back inside. When she does do her potty outside praise and treat and then immediatley back inside. If you are offering a treat for potty, make sure you give it outside right after the potty otherwise she will not associate the treat with the potty. It is only then your should let her have a very short time of freedom. We would all love to see pictures of your new baby! Don't hesitate to ask questions. Thank you again for opening your heart and home to this little girl. Last edited by megansmomma; 12-22-2008 at 07:55 AM. |
12-22-2008, 07:58 AM | #5 | |
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Are you suggesting stopping the pads and just using outside or walk her in addition to the pads? I had not thought of leashing her in the house, that's a great idea! | |
12-22-2008, 08:03 AM | #6 | |
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I really think if you are dedicated to Potty Training 101, she will get back on track if she was previously housebroken. | |
12-22-2008, 08:11 AM | #7 | |
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Okay, I thought maybe her food was too close to her pad, but I was not sure how close was too close? I'll move it to another area. Is it okay in another room all together? I can put her food in our living room and then her pad in the back laundry room. But what should I do if we leave the house during meal time? We planned on putting her in the laundry room, but if it's a meal time then we would have to move her food temporarily for that time. Will that be confusing? I had not thought of leashing her to me- that's an awesome idea. I need to get a harness though because her previous owner only gave me a collar and leash and I don't think those are safe anymore right? I had not thought of putting a gate in the door either. I feel so stupid. I did so much research before we got her and now that we have her my mind just goes blank in the heat of the moment. Thanks for all your help!! | |
12-22-2008, 08:15 AM | #8 |
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| If you leave food out all the time it will be harder to potty train her. It's best to feed her on a schedule so you can take her to her pads afterwards. I'd feed her in the kitchen. You are right. Collars can damage their delicate tracheas and cause collapsed tracheas. Toy breed dogs should never wear a collar. |
12-22-2008, 08:15 AM | #9 |
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| Where did she come from a shelter, rescue or rehome? It really is hard to tell is it is confusion or that she is just not trained. If you have her tethered she wouldn't be able to run under the bed. Pebbles would always run under the bed too. So I started keeping her leash on her all the time, but then she got smart and would take the end of the leash with her if she decided to run away from me. Can you say too smart for her own good. Only use positive reinforcement when she has accidents. Get a good enzyme carpet cleaner and just clean up the urine spots. If you don't clean the spots she will keep going in the same place. |
12-22-2008, 08:24 AM | #10 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saint paul, Minnesota, United States
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Thanks for all the awesome advice! My question is can we use the piddle pad & walk her outside or should we really do one or the other? Will that confuse her at all? I have no idea that's why I'm asking. I just want Tallu to be comfortable and for everything to work out. We really do love her an would like to keep her. We just have to get this potty thing sorted out. | |
12-22-2008, 08:32 AM | #11 | |
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I use both. I prefer that they go outside, but if they are home alone...or if I am asleep and they dont' want to wake me, they use the pads. She is lucky to have someone so patient with her! She will learn...they respond when they know they are loved! It is not true that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks (although she is not old.), but you know what I mean.! | |
12-22-2008, 08:39 AM | #12 |
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| One thing at the time is the best . I think , she is confused about the fact she is in a new home . Recently , we adopted Molly . She wasn't potty trained at all . We placed pee pads where we wanted her to go , after 2 weeks , she decided to go on . I Know it may look like long time but with love , attention and patience , patience and patience , she'll be pottytrained . First of all , you'll have to decided if you want her to go on pee pads or outside . |
12-22-2008, 08:46 AM | #13 | |
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I just noticed that you live in MN and it is COLD. I know mine will have more accidents when the weather is bad. I have to agree with with Ladyjane, its not bad to use both and didn't cause confusion with my three. | |
12-22-2008, 10:00 AM | #14 |
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| I forgot to recommend a book to you. It's Secondhand Dog and is a must have for anyone who adopts an adult dog. Lady was 4.5 when I adopted her and I found it very helpful. Many rescue groups give it to new adoptive parents. Amazon.com: Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours... |
12-22-2008, 11:31 PM | #15 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: saint paul, Minnesota, United States
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Thanks a bunch! I'll def check it out. | |
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