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hooleydog · 09-18-2005, 06:14 AM

Has anyone else had this problem? My yorkie, Hooley, was completely train to pee and poop on the pads. Then, maybe 2 months ago, he started pooping on the rug (he's a year old). I've tried everything - I keep changing the pads so they are clean, and I put out 3 large pads so there's enough room, and I reward him if he gets it right and scold him if he gets it wrong. What more can I do? I can't watch him every second, although if I catch him doing the poopy dance I scoop him up and put him on the pad. I can't find any solutions to this problem. Help!!

Bentley&BitsysMom · 09-18-2005, 06:31 AM

Hang in there! We all feel hopeless with the potty training thing at some point. Maybe someone else will have some suggestions. I think just consistency and LOTS of patience is key.

Hamoth · 09-18-2005, 11:17 AM

Try a veterinary grade odor remover, something super powerful. If he smells even the faintest trace that poo was there, you are sunk. Also, I have read that dogs prefer to do it on a soft surface...perhaps adding something like a chunk of sample shag carpet underneath will help?

How often does your dog poo? How often do you walk your lil' smeller?

09-18-2005, 06:14 AM	#1
hooleydog YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southfield, Michigan Posts: 3	I'm losing hope Has anyone else had this problem? My yorkie, Hooley, was completely train to pee and poop on the pads. Then, maybe 2 months ago, he started pooping on the rug (he's a year old). I've tried everything - I keep changing the pads so they are clean, and I put out 3 large pads so there's enough room, and I reward him if he gets it right and scold him if he gets it wrong. What more can I do? I can't watch him every second, although if I catch him doing the poopy dance I scoop him up and put him on the pad. I can't find any solutions to this problem. Help!!

09-18-2005, 06:31 AM	#2
Bentley&BitsysMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,836	Hang in there! We all feel hopeless with the potty training thing at some point. Maybe someone else will have some suggestions. I think just consistency and LOTS of patience is key. __________________ Michelle BENTLEY, BITSY, CHARLIE, & BAILEY'S Mommy Dogster Pagehttp://www.dogster.com/?145000

09-18-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
Hamoth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 358	Try a veterinary grade odor remover, something super powerful. If he smells even the faintest trace that poo was there, you are sunk. Also, I have read that dogs prefer to do it on a soft surface...perhaps adding something like a chunk of sample shag carpet underneath will help? How often does your dog poo? How often do you walk your lil' smeller?