I am desperate...any help potty training an older Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rnruns50 · 12-03-2005, 07:09 AM

I have inherited my sons yr old Yorkie who seems bright but has had very inconsistent training. I love this little girl,but she has lots of issues and I am not willing to keep her if she continues to ruin my house.(though I cant even imagine giving her away either) We have two other older dogs in the home and 3 is way more than I ever wanted anyways. This dog seems to not be able to go more than a couple of hours without urinating somewhere and she poops wherever she feels like it. Today she jumped up on my dining room chair and urinated on it. She has also urinated on my daughters bed. Between all of us in the house right now she probably gets to go outside every 3 hours or more often...and she will usually go if we take her out. Even through the night as dh and ds are working odd hours and even take her out at 3 am or so. What can we do to stabilize her training or is it too late? I do not want the kind of house that smells like dogs and right now my carpet is old and needs replacing but I am afraid to do anything because I would be really upset if she ruined new carpeting. Dont get me wrong...I love my dogs,even my adopted one, but this is ridiculous. I would pay to send this dog somewhere if they could train her for me. Is there any hope? I should also say caging her is not a great option...she seems to have severe separation anxiety (was a puppy store purchase), and yelps incessantly if caged and dh will not put up with it (hes not really a dog lover). Are there any book or reliable ways to train her now that she is this old? Could my vet offer suggestions do you think? Ill take any ideas as I am tired of cleaning up messes but cant bear the thought of getting rid of her either. Thanks for reading so far.
Laura

Laura · 12-03-2005, 07:22 AM

I love to watch The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan. He can fix any dog in about 2 minutes. He is on National Geograpic Channel at 9 or 10 am. Maybe the seperation anxiety is the number one problem and the others follow. He recommends long walks to begin any regimine. You stay in control and dont let her wander all over or stop to pee until you want her too.

I am certainly no expert, but that is where I would start. It may seem strange, but it seems to work for just about everything - It is the being pack leader that is so important. It makes them feel secure.

Jaspermom · 12-03-2005, 07:23 AM

Laura, although it seems cruel, it sounds to me like your new baby needs crate training. I am not an expert by any means, but am sure that you can get loads of help here. If it takes a while for the experts to reply to you, simply go to the "search" tool and type "crate training" and a ton of posts will come up. You may be able to find some help there.

Your new baby is going through a lot right now, losing her master, going to an unfamiliar home, being around other bigger dogs. Right now she needs lots of love, patience, consistancy, and understanding. Hang in there, and in time you will have one of the most incredible dogs you have ever owned!

Best of luck!

momof2yorkies · 12-03-2005, 07:23 AM

Laura, The only suggestion I could offer to you is patience and praise. In the mean time the only other thing that ever worked for me is the crate. If dh could put up with her crying for a couple of nights maybe she would be comfy in a crate.I had at one time even put his doggie bed in the crate to make him comfy.

I started off by putting our dog in the crate and he messed it a few times but soon got the hang of it. I just make sure soon as he is let out I take him directly outside to the Pee area and tell him what a good boy he is as he is peeing. I know you said the crate is not an option but thats is the only thing that worked for me, Good luck and I hope it works out so you can keep her.

jwash · 12-03-2005, 01:21 PM

My suggestion is to start over, pretend you have a new puppy because this one apparantly wasn't really trained, so thinks anywhere to go potty is ok. You could try a playpen if crating isn't a good suggestion. Whatever you do, though, will required a limited area for bed and for potty, with frequent trips outside and lot of reward for going at the right place at the right time. Persistence and patience is the key along with reward for good behavior.

FirstYorkie · 12-04-2005, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jwash

My suggestion is to start over, pretend you have a new puppy because this one apparantly wasn't really trained, so thinks anywhere to go potty is ok. You could try a playpen if crating isn't a good suggestion. Whatever you do, though, will required a limited area for bed and for potty, with frequent trips outside and lot of reward for going at the right place at the right time. Persistence and patience is the key along with reward for good behavior.

I agree with jwash!

12-03-2005, 07:09 AM	#1
rnruns50 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13	I am desperate...any help potty training an older Yorkie? I have inherited my sons yr old Yorkie who seems bright but has had very inconsistent training. I love this little girl,but she has lots of issues and I am not willing to keep her if she continues to ruin my house.(though I cant even imagine giving her away either) We have two other older dogs in the home and 3 is way more than I ever wanted anyways. This dog seems to not be able to go more than a couple of hours without urinating somewhere and she poops wherever she feels like it. Today she jumped up on my dining room chair and urinated on it. She has also urinated on my daughters bed. Between all of us in the house right now she probably gets to go outside every 3 hours or more often...and she will usually go if we take her out. Even through the night as dh and ds are working odd hours and even take her out at 3 am or so. What can we do to stabilize her training or is it too late? I do not want the kind of house that smells like dogs and right now my carpet is old and needs replacing but I am afraid to do anything because I would be really upset if she ruined new carpeting. Dont get me wrong...I love my dogs,even my adopted one, but this is ridiculous. I would pay to send this dog somewhere if they could train her for me. Is there any hope? I should also say caging her is not a great option...she seems to have severe separation anxiety (was a puppy store purchase), and yelps incessantly if caged and dh will not put up with it (hes not really a dog lover). Are there any book or reliable ways to train her now that she is this old? Could my vet offer suggestions do you think? Ill take any ideas as I am tired of cleaning up messes but cant bear the thought of getting rid of her either. Thanks for reading so far. Laura

12-03-2005, 07:22 AM	#2
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	I love to watch The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan. He can fix any dog in about 2 minutes. He is on National Geograpic Channel at 9 or 10 am. Maybe the seperation anxiety is the number one problem and the others follow. He recommends long walks to begin any regimine. You stay in control and dont let her wander all over or stop to pee until you want her too. I am certainly no expert, but that is where I would start. It may seem strange, but it seems to work for just about everything - It is the being pack leader that is so important. It makes them feel secure. __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

12-03-2005, 07:23 AM	#3
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Crate Training Laura, although it seems cruel, it sounds to me like your new baby needs crate training. I am not an expert by any means, but am sure that you can get loads of help here. If it takes a while for the experts to reply to you, simply go to the "search" tool and type "crate training" and a ton of posts will come up. You may be able to find some help there. Your new baby is going through a lot right now, losing her master, going to an unfamiliar home, being around other bigger dogs. Right now she needs lots of love, patience, consistancy, and understanding. Hang in there, and in time you will have one of the most incredible dogs you have ever owned! Best of luck! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

12-03-2005, 07:23 AM	#4
momof2yorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 33	Laura, The only suggestion I could offer to you is patience and praise. In the mean time the only other thing that ever worked for me is the crate. If dh could put up with her crying for a couple of nights maybe she would be comfy in a crate.I had at one time even put his doggie bed in the crate to make him comfy. I started off by putting our dog in the crate and he messed it a few times but soon got the hang of it. I just make sure soon as he is let out I take him directly outside to the Pee area and tell him what a good boy he is as he is peeing. I know you said the crate is not an option but thats is the only thing that worked for me, Good luck and I hope it works out so you can keep her. __________________ DENA MOMMY for 3 kids and 2 yorkies!!! http www.dogster.com/?185778

12-03-2005, 01:21 PM	#5
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	My suggestion is to start over, pretend you have a new puppy because this one apparantly wasn't really trained, so thinks anywhere to go potty is ok. You could try a playpen if crating isn't a good suggestion. Whatever you do, though, will required a limited area for bed and for potty, with frequent trips outside and lot of reward for going at the right place at the right time. Persistence and patience is the key along with reward for good behavior.