Quick Question

[ingrid rose]

My daughter just got a little Yorkie, and she is having a heck of a time potty training him......I found Mya(our baby) very easy to train...

This is my question:
Are Males typically harder to train than Females?

[bchgirl]

I didn't find it more difficult...however there are some yorkies in general who are difficult to train.

[paulalowe6]

My male was actually very easy to potty train, I think what made it easier was that we already had a female that was house broken, so he just followed what she did, which was of course go outside.

[chachi]

My Male was alot easier to train than my female. In obedience also

[Deegan's mom]

I've never had a female yorkie, but I do have 2 males and Deegan my 4 yr old was 1 yr old before he stopped having accidents in the house. I've had him since he was 12 weeks old.

Trooper is my rescue pup. I got him when he was about 1.5 yrs old (this past January). He will be 2 yrs old in July and he still has accidents in the house - quite frequently.

[chicos2009]

hi i have a male yorkie names chico and it was easy but what i have notice that he only wants to do his stuff in his weepads on the same spot every day but does not like to do anything out side but just be patience ok good luck

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

I've never had a female yorkie, but I do have 2 males and Deegan my 4 yr old was 1 yr old before he stopped having accidents in the house. I've had him since he was 12 weeks old.

Trooper is my rescue pup. I got him when he was about 1.5 yrs old (this past January). He will be 2 yrs old in July and he still has accidents in the house - quite frequently.

I wonder if he has a UTI related to his LS

[Deegan's mom]

Originally Posted by TLC

I wonder if he has a UTI related to his LS

Hmm... I don't know. Seems like he was doing so well there for a while, and then he went back to his old ways. What exactly is UTI and how would I find out if that was an issue?

[rbelland]

I have both female and male. I think it depends on the dog and person training and how consistant you are! I let mine have free run of the house too soon and had lots of accidents. Now we have very few accidents in the house.

[roxies_mom]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

Hmm... I don't know. Seems like he was doing so well there for a while, and then he went back to his old ways. What exactly is UTI and how would I find out if that was an issue?

It's a urinary tract infection. If you suspect this and aren't sure you should take him to the vet. If that's what it is he'll be put on medicine for it. Roxie has been difficult to train too. But now that it's nice outside again it's going better. I know that sometimes if it becomes a big problem you pretty much have to start all over with potty training such as crating when your not there to take him out every 30 mins or so. I know that Archie has posted great advice on this topic so she'd be a great person to consult with.

[Deegan's mom]

Originally Posted by roxies_mom

It's a urinary tract infection. If you suspect this and aren't sure you should take him to the vet. If that's what it is he'll be put on medicine for it. Roxie has been difficult to train too. But now that it's nice outside again it's going better. I know that sometimes if it becomes a big problem you pretty much have to start all over with potty training such as crating when your not there to take him out every 30 mins or so. I know that Archie has posted great advice on this topic so she'd be a great person to consult with.

Duh! I'm really embarrased for even asking what that was! I figured it out before I read this...I just assumed it was something that was related to ls. Anyways, he did have a UTI befor going in to be neutered and I put him on antibiotics, then retested him again before the neuter and he was clear. It could be a possibility, but he seems to pee a couple times, then he good for a day or two or three - then might pee in the house again 3 times in one day. It's not consistent. ??? I just don't get it... I've had dogs all my life and never had a problem like this before.

[ingrid rose]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

Duh! I'm really embarrased for even asking what that was! I figured it out before I read this...I just assumed it was something that was related to ls. Anyways, he did have a UTI befor going in to be neutered and I put him on antibiotics, then retested him again before the neuter and he was clear. It could be a possibility, but he seems to pee a couple times, then he good for a day or two or three - then might pee in the house again 3 times in one day. It's not consistent. ??? I just don't get it... I've had dogs all my life and never had a problem like this before.

Mya our dog did have a UTI and she was treated for that...she does need to go more frequent to have her pee....but she sleeps with us the entire night till 8;00am and never a problem.

This little guy that we are looking after, I believe is much harder than our female....but then again I;m not with him 24/7....I only have him for 5 days.....
I just find it so frustrating, that I let the two of them outside for 10 min and then the little guy pees in the house with in a 5 min span....like DUHHHHH !!!!!!!!!