Only potty in one room in the house! How can I get him to stop? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

heartyorkies · 04-27-2010, 10:22 AM

My baby is pretty much potty trained but he insist on pottying in one room in the house. I always try keeping the door closed but once its open he thinks that it means "yea time to potty". Other than that he won't potty in any other room in the house. How can I et him to stop pottying in that one room? And I know he knows it bad cause when he does it he looks all sad with his tail in between his legs.

Jilleen · 04-27-2010, 11:29 AM

I would be interested to hear if others have the same problem and what suggestions they have..

Whenever I open my quest bedroom for company, my girl goes in and will poop everytime. I am wondering if she is marking the room because it is closed off to her most of the time.

I feel like ringing her neck, but of course I don't and like your boy she knows it is wrong!

BlueBelle · 04-27-2010, 01:14 PM

I think they like to have their privacy when they go, particularly poo. At least I know my little one does.

RONLYNN · 04-27-2010, 01:39 PM

Teddi always pees on the pad in the kitchen but like to poop in private so I have to keep another pad in the corner of the dining room under the table so she has a private pooping area.

BellaDonna · 04-27-2010, 01:44 PM

Bella likes to poop behind plants and pots outside too so I am guessing she is shy.

Have you tried just leaving that door open with a puppy pad in the room and if she uses that pad, slowly start moving it out of the room over a few days time?

spiritwings1202 · 04-27-2010, 01:48 PM

If he is going in that one spot put a pad there. you could also keep him out of that room by shutting it off to him, but then he may find a new secret spot!! lol
sorry........ I know this is frustrating but they are such lil stinkers and sneaky too!

maybeiloveyou · 04-27-2010, 01:56 PM

Baby gates! Baby gates are soo useful for any room you don't want them to go in, even when the door is open (if they haven't learned the stay or wait command). If this a room you don't mind leaving open, then I suggest putting a potty pad there and any housetraining issues might be solved... lol.

Rhetts_mama · 04-27-2010, 02:46 PM

Have you used anything like Nature's Miracle to clean up the area? If the smell is still there, they will keep going back.

04-27-2010, 10:22 AM	#1
heartyorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 55	Only potty in one room in the house! How can I get him to stop? My baby is pretty much potty trained but he insist on pottying in one room in the house. I always try keeping the door closed but once its open he thinks that it means "yea time to potty". Other than that he won't potty in any other room in the house. How can I et him to stop pottying in that one room? And I know he knows it bad cause when he does it he looks all sad with his tail in between his legs.

04-27-2010, 01:14 PM	#3
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Privacy pleeze I think they like to have their privacy when they go, particularly poo. At least I know my little one does.

04-27-2010, 01:39 PM	#4
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	Teddi always pees on the pad in the kitchen but like to poop in private so I have to keep another pad in the corner of the dining room under the table so she has a private pooping area. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

04-27-2010, 01:44 PM	#5
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	Bella likes to poop behind plants and pots outside too so I am guessing she is shy. Have you tried just leaving that door open with a puppy pad in the room and if she uses that pad, slowly start moving it out of the room over a few days time? __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!

04-27-2010, 01:48 PM	#6
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	If he is going in that one spot put a pad there. you could also keep him out of that room by shutting it off to him, but then he may find a new secret spot!! lol sorry........ I know this is frustrating but they are such lil stinkers and sneaky too! __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

04-27-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
Jilleen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 233	I would be interested to hear if others have the same problem and what suggestions they have.. Whenever I open my quest bedroom for company, my girl goes in and will poop everytime. I am wondering if she is marking the room because it is closed off to her most of the time. I feel like ringing her neck, but of course I don't and like your boy she knows it is wrong!

04-27-2010, 01:56 PM	#7
maybeiloveyou YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 257	Baby gates! Baby gates are soo useful for any room you don't want them to go in, even when the door is open (if they haven't learned the stay or wait command). If this a room you don't mind leaving open, then I suggest putting a potty pad there and any housetraining issues might be solved... lol.

04-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#8
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Have you used anything like Nature's Miracle to clean up the area? If the smell is still there, they will keep going back. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.