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jorswift · 11-13-2007, 09:49 AM

Hello -
I need some advice for potty training our dog. He is doing really well, but some times he will have an accident inside. How do I get him to know it is bad. I dont want to whip him or anything. How do I get him to understand that No, means NO. Also, he is starting to bite harder and I was wondering the same thing. I dont wannt hit him, but I want him to understand that when he bites hard he is bad.

jorswift · 11-14-2007, 10:56 AM

hello????

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SarahandElisha · 11-14-2007, 11:37 AM

I got my Yorkie past his puppyhood, so I don't have experience with orkie puppies. However, I did have an American Bulldog puppy.

The potty training is difficult. You can never punis the dog unless you catch him in the act. First, try to clue in to his "potty-signals". The best way to train him is to nip the issue in the bud. If you see him sniffing around, take him out. Until he is older, you aways have to have an eye on him and be close enough to grab him, if you want 100% training. The moment you see him getting ready to pee, say a firm "NO", pick him up, and take him out. Throw a praise party when he goes outside. I personally think that you should never hit the dog.

As for biting. Don't say "NO" or anything else. I've found they don't help. I simply yelp to let the dog know that it hurt, and then turn my body away from him. Removing your attention is the worst punishment for him! If he pursues you and continues nipping, turn away, get up and leave the room for 30 seconds (or more depending on how long you can leave him alone before he becomes destructive). You want to come back into the room before he has the chance to be distracted by anything negative, otherwise he will associate that behaviour with you coming back.

Also, keep in mind that puppies nip. Teach him that it's unacceptable with humans, but keep in mind that it is not until about a year that they lose the nipping instinct all-together.

Hope this helps a bit.

MIZBROWN · 11-14-2007, 11:53 AM

Biting is what they do as puppies and often just to play. You dont have to hit him, just talk to him. Be very firm when you tell him NO! Also, I read that you can try closing your fist when he's trying to bite your fingers. They tend to back off a little when you do that (at least Meka did). Dont get me wrong, she's 8 mo's now and she still plays like that... I dont mind when her "play" bites, but when she gets into it - I say OUCH (to let her know and she'll be more gentle) or if she's still doing it, the firm NO always works

chris_e · 11-15-2007, 07:55 AM

The peeing thing, ya that just takes time. If they are doing it right 80% of the time, I would consider that success. I spanked and raised my voice when there was an inside accident. I got a lot of flak from the board members on here. Regardless, my guy turned out ok, although he still occasionally drops the pee bomb on the floor, and I can always tell because he will start slinking around the house and head to his crate and wait for me to find it. I don't spank anymore, I don't have to. He knows he messed up. He will stay in his crate until I call him and tell him I am over it. He gives me a little kiss and that is it.
The biting thing I solved in a few seconds. The first time Lick bit me, I gently pushed my finger deeper into his mouth so it was uncomfortable for him. He tried to pull away, but I kept my finger in his mouth for a couple seconds. After that, no more biting. Worked for my Maltese also. I will probably get all kinds of grief from the more vocal and outspoken members, but hey, it worked. Just a note, I wouldn't try this with an adult dog as they have a much stronger bite.

11-13-2007, 09:49 AM	#1
jorswift Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 38	help training my boy Hello - I need some advice for potty training our dog. He is doing really well, but some times he will have an accident inside. How do I get him to know it is bad. I dont want to whip him or anything. How do I get him to understand that No, means NO. Also, he is starting to bite harder and I was wondering the same thing. I dont wannt hit him, but I want him to understand that when he bites hard he is bad.

11-14-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Biting is what they do as puppies and often just to play. You dont have to hit him, just talk to him. Be very firm when you tell him NO! Also, I read that you can try closing your fist when he's trying to bite your fingers. They tend to back off a little when you do that (at least Meka did). Dont get me wrong, she's 8 mo's now and she still plays like that... I dont mind when her "play" bites, but when she gets into it - I say OUCH (to let her know and she'll be more gentle) or if she's still doing it, the firm NO always works __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

11-14-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
jorswift Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 38	hello???? bump

11-14-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
SarahandElisha Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 172	I got my Yorkie past his puppyhood, so I don't have experience with orkie puppies. However, I did have an American Bulldog puppy. The potty training is difficult. You can never punis the dog unless you catch him in the act. First, try to clue in to his "potty-signals". The best way to train him is to nip the issue in the bud. If you see him sniffing around, take him out. Until he is older, you aways have to have an eye on him and be close enough to grab him, if you want 100% training. The moment you see him getting ready to pee, say a firm "NO", pick him up, and take him out. Throw a praise party when he goes outside. I personally think that you should never hit the dog. As for biting. Don't say "NO" or anything else. I've found they don't help. I simply yelp to let the dog know that it hurt, and then turn my body away from him. Removing your attention is the worst punishment for him! If he pursues you and continues nipping, turn away, get up and leave the room for 30 seconds (or more depending on how long you can leave him alone before he becomes destructive). You want to come back into the room before he has the chance to be distracted by anything negative, otherwise he will associate that behaviour with you coming back. Also, keep in mind that puppies nip. Teach him that it's unacceptable with humans, but keep in mind that it is not until about a year that they lose the nipping instinct all-together. Hope this helps a bit.

11-15-2007, 07:55 AM	#5
chris_e Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: south korea Posts: 22	The peeing thing, ya that just takes time. If they are doing it right 80% of the time, I would consider that success. I spanked and raised my voice when there was an inside accident. I got a lot of flak from the board members on here. Regardless, my guy turned out ok, although he still occasionally drops the pee bomb on the floor, and I can always tell because he will start slinking around the house and head to his crate and wait for me to find it. I don't spank anymore, I don't have to. He knows he messed up. He will stay in his crate until I call him and tell him I am over it. He gives me a little kiss and that is it. The biting thing I solved in a few seconds. The first time Lick bit me, I gently pushed my finger deeper into his mouth so it was uncomfortable for him. He tried to pull away, but I kept my finger in his mouth for a couple seconds. After that, no more biting. Worked for my Maltese also. I will probably get all kinds of grief from the more vocal and outspoken members, but hey, it worked. Just a note, I wouldn't try this with an adult dog as they have a much stronger bite.