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PrairieGirl · 11-04-2005, 05:01 AM

While surfing around looking for potty training etc. I found a good article - not specifically written for Yorkies but has some sound advice and info. I copied the best parts below.

Be consistent!

Be consistent in everything you do with Pup. NEVER leave the food and/or water dish down UNTIL Pup learns to tell you he is ready to go outside! I have family members who cannot do this for some reason. Pup will NEVER housebreak if you do not follow this one rule.

As soon as Pup is through eating escort Pup to the door you want him to learn to use and go outside with him. Walk well away from the door (because Pup will use the same area again and again) TO A PRE-SELECTED AREA. Issue a command associated with the function (such as 'business' or 'potty' or simply 'outside') as you walk out the door and only repeat the command again WHEN the 'business' is being done. The tricky part here is that Pup needs to both pee and poop. Do you wait for both to be done? Do you praise at the first, go back in and watch for the second? Keep in mind that the first trip out Pup will be distracted from his purpose with this new area to explore. Be patient, stand back and wait. Do not 'take him for a walk' or play with him. Hopefully Pup will have put the purpose off until both happen in quick succession, whereupon you scoop up Pup, hug and praise and return indoors. If NOTHING happens, do not punish in any way simply take him back inside talking in reassuring tones. Wait a few minutes . . . . . Watch Pup constantly. Take Pup back outside if you see him increase his speed of steps and/or circle in one place. IT WORKED THIS TIME! If Pup plays hard between meals and you think he needs a drink, go ahead and give it to him. A good rule of thumb here is to have a drink yourself when you water Pup and when you are thirsty again, Pup will be also. Pick up the dish, * outsid,e * wa,it * praise, * return indoors. Patience and consistency are the rule.

Let us back up a half step to the mistake part. If Pup is punished for voiding he will become fearful and anxious. The advantage of a crate is the security; when Pup feels secure and calm it makes housebreaking much easier. If Pup is punished at the wrong time he may NEVER housebreak!

In any case, if you keep Pup or Dog inside too long, the fault lies with you and not Pup or Dog. Be careful not to punish for YOUR errors. Pup will know it and will resent it. AND that will make it harder to teach other things.

Sarah515 · 11-04-2005, 09:04 AM

Great info, thanks for sharing!!! I am getting a puppy in 2 weeks (yay!!!) and this will be very helpful.

ilovemyabbie · 11-04-2005, 10:21 AM

I Read On The Net This Morning A New Trick I Will Try On My Next Puppy....

Take A Bell And Tie It To The Door They Go Out. Everytime You Take It Outside Hit The Bell To Make It Ring Then Make The Puppy Make It Chime. They Will Learn That The Bell Is To Let You Know They Need To Go Out. A Breeder Of Basset Hounds Does It And Swears By It.. If A Basset Hound Can Do It. Our Yorkies Can For Sure --- Don't Ya Think.

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-04-2005, 10:27 AM

Great tips!

Our little Taylah has been with us since Sunday with only 1 accident and it was purely MY fault..

I'm sooo proud of her!!

Lanie · 11-05-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovemyabbie

I Read On The Net This Morning A New Trick I Will Try On My Next Puppy....

Take A Bell And Tie It To The Door They Go Out. Everytime You Take It Outside Hit The Bell To Make It Ring Then Make The Puppy Make It Chime. They Will Learn That The Bell Is To Let You Know They Need To Go Out. A Breeder Of Basset Hounds Does It And Swears By It.. If A Basset Hound Can Do It. Our Yorkies Can For Sure --- Don't Ya Think.

I have heard of the bell method. Also take a look at this. Not sure if it works but looks interesting, it's a chime for them to step on.
I have an Abbie, too!

http://www.smarthome.com/6152.html

Lanie · 11-05-2005, 06:34 PM

Sorry I noticed that they quit selling those. Here's a new link:

http://www.petronic.com/petchime.htm

ilovemyabbie · 11-07-2005, 05:30 AM

hmmm.. very interesting. Great name huh! is yours as spoiled as ours? She is rotten. And a mama's girl for sure. But our Sophie (YorkiePoo) is a daddy's girl...

11-04-2005, 05:01 AM	#1
PrairieGirl Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Getting puppy to potty where you want him to While surfing around looking for potty training etc. I found a good article - not specifically written for Yorkies but has some sound advice and info. I copied the best parts below. Be consistent! Be consistent in everything you do with Pup. NEVER leave the food and/or water dish down UNTIL Pup learns to tell you he is ready to go outside! I have family members who cannot do this for some reason. Pup will NEVER housebreak if you do not follow this one rule. As soon as Pup is through eating escort Pup to the door you want him to learn to use and go outside with him. Walk well away from the door (because Pup will use the same area again and again) TO A PRE-SELECTED AREA. Issue a command associated with the function (such as 'business' or 'potty' or simply 'outside') as you walk out the door and only repeat the command again WHEN the 'business' is being done. The tricky part here is that Pup needs to both pee and poop. Do you wait for both to be done? Do you praise at the first, go back in and watch for the second? Keep in mind that the first trip out Pup will be distracted from his purpose with this new area to explore. Be patient, stand back and wait. Do not 'take him for a walk' or play with him. Hopefully Pup will have put the purpose off until both happen in quick succession, whereupon you scoop up Pup, hug and praise and return indoors. If NOTHING happens, do not punish in any way simply take him back inside talking in reassuring tones. Wait a few minutes . . . . . Watch Pup constantly. Take Pup back outside if you see him increase his speed of steps and/or circle in one place. IT WORKED THIS TIME! If Pup plays hard between meals and you think he needs a drink, go ahead and give it to him. A good rule of thumb here is to have a drink yourself when you water Pup and when you are thirsty again, Pup will be also. Pick up the dish, * outsid,e * wa,it * praise, * return indoors. Patience and consistency are the rule. Let us back up a half step to the mistake part. If Pup is punished for voiding he will become fearful and anxious. The advantage of a crate is the security; when Pup feels secure and calm it makes housebreaking much easier. If Pup is punished at the wrong time he may NEVER housebreak! In any case, if you keep Pup or Dog inside too long, the fault lies with you and not Pup or Dog. Be careful not to punish for YOUR errors. Pup will know it and will resent it. AND that will make it harder to teach other things. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the number of breathtaking moments.

11-04-2005, 09:04 AM	#2
Sarah515 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 299	Great info, thanks for sharing!!! I am getting a puppy in 2 weeks (yay!!!) and this will be very helpful. __________________ Sarah and Josh Lucy and Ella

11-04-2005, 10:21 AM	#3
ilovemyabbie YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 282	I Read On The Net This Morning A New Trick I Will Try On My Next Puppy.... Take A Bell And Tie It To The Door They Go Out. Everytime You Take It Outside Hit The Bell To Make It Ring Then Make The Puppy Make It Chime. They Will Learn That The Bell Is To Let You Know They Need To Go Out. A Breeder Of Basset Hounds Does It And Swears By It.. If A Basset Hound Can Do It. Our Yorkies Can For Sure --- Don't Ya Think. __________________ EVERYBODY can do SOMETHING ! A little is MUCH better than NOTHING !!!

11-04-2005, 10:27 AM	#4
LuvMyDivaGirls YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	Great tips! Our little Taylah has been with us since Sunday with only 1 accident and it was purely MY fault.. I'm sooo proud of her!! __________________ ~Daphne & Taylah's Mama~ ~The Girls Photo Albums~ Daphne's Dogster Taylah's Dogster

11-07-2005, 05:30 AM	#7
ilovemyabbie YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 282	hmmm.. very interesting. Great name huh! is yours as spoiled as ours? She is rotten. And a mama's girl for sure. But our Sophie (YorkiePoo) is a daddy's girl... __________________ EVERYBODY can do SOMETHING ! A little is MUCH better than NOTHING !!!

11-05-2005, 06:34 PM	#6
Lanie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MS Posts: 135	Sorry I noticed that they quit selling those. Here's a new link: http://www.petronic.com/petchime.htm