Help me!!!

[KristenDanielle]

Zoey Lynn was doing so good going on her wee wee pads (she can't go outside by herself until we patched up the yard) but now, after we got her spayed she is so spiteful!! If I yell at her, she goes and pees on my bed room floor or the living room carpet, really anywhere BUT her wee wee pad ! I have to say she DOES pee on the wee wee pads in the morning, but that's about it lol. I need some help or advice before this drives me crazy and the more I try to correct her, the more spiteful she is. I'm not sure what to do anymore!

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

Zoey Lynn was doing so good going on her wee wee pads (she can't go outside by herself until we patched up the yard) but now, after we got her spayed she is so spiteful!! If I yell at her, she goes and pees on my bed room floor or the living room carpet, really anywhere BUT her wee wee pad ! I have to say she DOES pee on the wee wee pads in the morning, but that's about it lol. I need some help or advice before this drives me crazy and the more I try to correct her, the more spiteful she is. I'm not sure what to do anymore!

Hi Kristen,

First, she has just recently been spayed. It's quite common for them to have potty mistakes after a spay. I've never believed they are spiteful. I don't believe they think that way.

Second, don't yell at her. It will just make her nervous and may cause more accidents.

Are you being consistent in using the pads or are you taking her out sometimes, too? If you are only using the pads, are you taking her to them as soon as she wakes? Since you are planning on eventually using the outdoors, why not put her leash on her and take her out every so often? Just remember to be consistent in whatever you do. Praise her and even give her a tiny treat when she goes where she should. And don't forget that many of them go through a period after being spayed that they have potty accidents. Your household has been interrupted with some emergencies lately and sometimes these things can cause an upset in our yorkies. Try to be patient and only praise her. Never yell at her. Scold if you see her have the accident and immediately take her to her pads or outside - whichever you are going to use. They are smart. They can learn.

[KristenDanielle]

I do take her outside at least once a day. She also knows that once she wakes up she MUST go pee pee on the paper or she does not leave the kitchen. I know all these things can happen and the main reason it bothers me is because I get yelled at that I am not training my dog (my father is not fond of her). I know she misses me because I went from being home almost all day to being home for dinner and bed time. She gets praise every time she goes outside or on the wee wee pads also. She is also starting to tell me she would like to go outside with her brother and sister, which I let her do if she lets me put her leash on lol. I just can't break this "let's pee on mommy's floor so she can pay attention to me" phase.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

I do take her outside at least once a day. She also knows that once she wakes up she MUST go pee pee on the paper or she does not leave the kitchen. I know all these things can happen and the main reason it bothers me is because I get yelled at that I am not training my dog (my father is not fond of her). I know she misses me because I went from being home almost all day to being home for dinner and bed time. She gets praise every time she goes outside or on the wee wee pads also. She is also starting to tell me she would like to go outside with her brother and sister, which I let her do if she lets me put her leash on lol. I just can't break this "let's pee on mommy's floor so she can pay attention to me" phase.

She is not peeing on the floor for attention. She is peeing on the floor because she is not yet potty trained. She must have restricted space until she is completely potty trained. Going both outside and on the pads may be confusing her. She isn't certain where she CAN go. Consistency is the key.

This is a little something I'll leave for you. Others may be interested as well.

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HOUSEBREAKING
1) THOU SHALT NOT BRING HOME A PUPPY OR ADULT DOG AND EXPECT IT TO KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHERE THE POTTY IS. Every time they move from one home to another they need to be taught where to go.

2) THOU SHALT NOT EXPECT A YOUNG PUPPY OF 8-16 WEEKS TO BE HOUSEBROKEN. That's like expecting a one year old child to be completely potty trained -- It just AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN.

3) THOU SHALT NOT ALLOW THE NEW PUPPY TO MAKE ALL OVER THE HOUSE AND RUN LOOSE AND THEN WONDER WHY THE DOG GOES BACK TO THE SAME SPOT TO MAKE. You will have to disinfect the house thoroughly where he has done his business. White vinegar in the water will help neutralize the smell because he WILL GO BACK to the spot that smells.

4) THOU SHALT NOT YELL AT THE PUP (DOG) WHEN HE/SHE GOES IN THE WRONG SPOT. Better than yelling, you need to just clean it up thoroughly and put the dog where he is supposed to go. Dogs and most animals learn much better by the PRAISE AND REWARD system.

5) THOU SHALT NOT KEEP THE YOUNG PUPS 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER CONFINED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. They are too young until at least 6 months to hold it for that long. Take them out to make frequently and generously praise and reward them for going where you want them to.

6) THOU SHALT NOT PUT A LONG HAIRED TOY DOG OUT IN THE RAIN TO MAKE UNLESS YOU WANT TO USE A HAIR DRYER WHEN THEY COME BACK IN. To do so could cause a chill and tonsilitis and/or tracheobronchitis.

7) THOU SHALT NOT EXPECT AN UN-NEUTERED OR UN-SPAYED DOG TO HAVE PROPER POTTY MANNERS. It is only nature telling them (boys and girls) to leave calling cards and scents for the other sex to notice. Chin up, if they were goats, they would constantly PEE on their heads to make themselves attractive to the opposite sex.

8) THOU SHALT HAVE A POTTY PLACE GATED OFF FOR YOUR YOUNG PUPPY AT LEAST UNTIL 6 MONTHS OF AGE. It's unrealistic to expect a young puppy to be completely trained until then.

9) THOU SHALT SPEND A LOT OF TIME WATCHING THE DOG WHEN THE DOG IS NEW TO THE HOUSE TO CORRECT BAD HABITS BEFORE THEY START.

10) THOU SHALT READ THESE COMMANDMENTS INSTEAD OF BEING ANGRY AT THE DOG AND MEND YOUR WAYS. A dog wants nothing more than to please you.
Alex's Yorkie Care Frequently Asked Questions. Page 2.

[Sunnie]

excellent advice

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Hi Kristen,

First, she has just recently been spayed. It's quite common for them to have potty mistakes after a spay. I've never believed they are spiteful. I don't believe they think that way.

Second, don't yell at her. It will just make her nervous and may cause more accidents.

Are you being consistent in using the pads or are you taking her out sometimes, too? If you are only using the pads, are you taking her to them as soon as she wakes? Since you are planning on eventually using the outdoors, why not put her leash on her and take her out every so often? Just remember to be consistent in whatever you do. Praise her and even give her a tiny treat when she goes where she should. And don't forget that many of them go through a period after being spayed that they have potty accidents. Your household has been interrupted with some emergencies lately and sometimes these things can cause an upset in our yorkies. Try to be patient and only praise her. Never yell at her. Scold if you see her have the accident and immediately take her to her pads or outside - whichever you are going to use. They are smart. They can learn.