June 7, 2009
I have a five month old Toy Yorkshire terrier His toilet habits are terrible. Any advice?
When we first brought him home at the age of 6 weeks we used Bob Martin puppy pads which he used really well for a while but now his toilet habits are getting worse. After a two hour walk recently he did not empty his bladder or bowels once. Twenty minutes after coming home he weed right in the middle of the lounge. He has 3 walks a day yet he will not do his 'business' outside. Any ideas on what I can do
My alarm bells started to ring immediately when I read that you brought your Yorkie home at 6 weeks! He should have still been with 'mum' at that tender age and developing his natural instincts alongside her and others in the litter. Even 8 weeks has its problems with future training and general health, don't I know from bitter experience!
However, back to the subject in hand, always make sure that you place your pup, either on newspaper, puppy pad, or preferably outside on a lead, straight after eating. He should normally 'perform' directly after. You could also persevere by taking a pad, or a sheet of newspaper, out on the walk with you. Try using a sheet which Yorkie has already used because he should automatically go there again! Once he gets used to the idea of doing it outside, he may just surprise you! Word of warning: once he has got the message, and believe me he will, don't leave the pads or newspaper down as a soft option. My present Yorkie boys thought they could use this method as an extra bonus to going outside … until I told them otherwise!
If your pup has been fully vaccinated and moving among other dogs, he should also be marking the scent which previous visitors have left. It really does take an awful lot of time and patience. Rid your carpet, rug, or settee, of his mistakes ASAP so, hopefully, he won't get the desire to revisit. Should there still be no improvement, I'm sure your veterinary practice will be on hand with advice.
Good luck. It will all come good in the end!
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wow, after months he hasn't caught on? people say you shouldn't scold dogs for going inside or where they shouldn't go, but it seems like he hasn't caught on that he shouldn't go inside. keep your eye on the pup when he first comes in, and if he squats to go, catch him in the act and try to get him right out the door again. even if he doesn't go outside, hopefully he'll start to get the idea that you don't want it in the house. have you tried crate training with the puppy pads too?
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http://www.ayorkiepuppy.com/potty.training.html
http://www.puppiesforsalebynet.com/yorkie_potty_training.htm
Have a word with the Vet
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My alarm bells started to ring immediately when I read that you brought your Yorkie home at 6 weeks! He should have still been with 'mum' at that tender age and developing his natural instincts alongside her and others in the litter. Even 8 weeks has its problems with future training and general health, don't I know from bitter experience!
However, back to the subject in hand, always make sure that you place your pup, either on newspaper, puppy pad, or preferably outside on a lead, straight after eating. He should normally 'perform' directly after. You could also persevere by taking a pad, or a sheet of newspaper, out on the walk with you. Try using a sheet which Yorkie has already used because he should automatically go there again! Once he gets used to the idea of doing it outside, he may just surprise you! Word of warning: once he has got the message, and believe me he will, don't leave the pads or newspaper down as a soft option. My present Yorkie boys thought they could use this method as an extra bonus to going outside … until I told them otherwise!
If your pup has been fully vaccinated and moving among other dogs, he should also be marking the scent which previous visitors have left. It really does take an awful lot of time and patience. Rid your carpet, rug, or settee, of his mistakes ASAP so, hopefully, he won't get the desire to revisit. Should there still be no improvement, I'm sure your veterinary practice will be on hand with advice.
Good luck. It will all come good in the end!
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Yorkshire terriers for 38 years and still learning!!!