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Sandysbabies · 03-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Well, Kayla is now one and half and she goes out to tee (sometimes) They just got through eating their dinner and Tina and Lexi went out the doggie door. I saw Kayla go the other direction. I ran after her and tried to coach her out the door. She looked at me and ran. She knew exactly what she was doing was wrong. By the time I got to her she was already potting. What do you do with one that knows what to do and will still not do it? She is going to be a little ole lady yorkie still not potty trained one of these days. (We love the little wart anyway.)

snoopymom · 03-04-2009, 08:57 PM

My only suggestion is maybe she'd be happier using potty-pads, if that's an option. Maybe there's something about going outside that she doesn't like.

Baxters Mommy · 03-04-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by snoopymom

My only suggestion is maybe she'd be happier using potty-pads, if that's an option. Maybe there's something about going outside that she doesn't like.

I agree! Or maybe she doesn't like using the doggie door?

cheryl19 · 03-05-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baxters Mommy

I agree! Or maybe she doesn't like using the doggie door?

I agree too. I would take her out with a leash and stay with her till she goes. Then after she goes give her a treat! You will need to do this for a least 2 weeks, and every 4 hours or so take her out. Ivy was a puppymill and 6 years old, and not housebroken. But now she is very good! I don't talk to her till she goes and then you can tell them how good they are, and give them a treat. Also I had to do this with 2 dogs at the same time. But if you stick with it you will have a housebroke baby.

hasrv4fun · 03-05-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cheryl19

I agree too. I would take her out with a leash and stay with her till she goes. Then after she goes give her a treat! You will need to do this for a least 2 weeks, and every 4 hours or so take her out. Ivy was a puppymill and 6 years old, and not housebroken. But now she is very good! I don't talk to her till she goes and then you can tell them how good they are, and give them a treat. Also I had to do this with 2 dogs at the same time. But if you stick with it you will have a housebroke baby.

I totally agree with this EXCEPT - no treat - they need to learn to please you because you are their leader - praise and kind words are enough - the treat is not necessary and only leads to behavior based on food - not good enough- they should do what is expected by the pack leader - i have trained and house broke Yorkies for 25 years and in that time i can't begin to tell you how many i have trained - have never used treats - they get so dependent on them and as they get older the treats are often what makes them fat
Now mind you this is based on my opinion and experience - every one seems to have their own way of doing.
Go enjoy your baby

Sandysbabies · 03-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks everyone for your answers. I know it sounds like she is spoiled, which she is, but we have been pretty diligent with her. My husband even gets up still after this length of time and takes her out about 2:00a.m. I can't use potty pads because she would run with them and tear them up. I do agree with not giving treats. She is already a little butter ball. I can't close off the doggie door because of the other 2, but, I may just try taking her out the side door and see if that works. I think she is stubborn and we have let her get by with everything. We are just going to have to try harder. Thanks again.

03-04-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	What to do with our little muchkin??? Well, Kayla is now one and half and she goes out to tee (sometimes) They just got through eating their dinner and Tina and Lexi went out the doggie door. I saw Kayla go the other direction. I ran after her and tried to coach her out the door. She looked at me and ran. She knew exactly what she was doing was wrong. By the time I got to her she was already potting. What do you do with one that knows what to do and will still not do it? She is going to be a little ole lady yorkie still not potty trained one of these days. (We love the little wart anyway.)

03-04-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
snoopymom I ♥ Snoopy and Sally! Donating YT Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 780	My only suggestion is maybe she'd be happier using potty-pads, if that's an option. Maybe there's something about going outside that she doesn't like. __________________ Snoopy, Sally, and Mommy

03-05-2009, 11:03 AM	#6
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Thanks everyone for your answers. I know it sounds like she is spoiled, which she is, but we have been pretty diligent with her. My husband even gets up still after this length of time and takes her out about 2:00a.m. I can't use potty pads because she would run with them and tear them up. I do agree with not giving treats. She is already a little butter ball. I can't close off the doggie door because of the other 2, but, I may just try taking her out the side door and see if that works. I think she is stubborn and we have let her get by with everything. We are just going to have to try harder. Thanks again.