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Terra · 02-23-2006, 05:32 AM

Hello,
I have written my ups and downs of trying to housetrain two Yorkies - and it just seems so overwhelming. I have been very down and stressed. I don't know how you all have done it! After being off my anti-depressant medication for some time, I finally decided I had to go back on them. It makes me sad because I was doing pretty good but I just am having a real difficult time with the housetraining.

I've questioned myself and my husband - did we make a mistake in getting puppies again after 10 years of having housetrained dogs? It's so sad and pathetic that I feel like this but it is the truth. I just keep hanging on but my tummy just wrenches at times.

You all have been so kind and supportive. There is joy and anger and lots of tears. I thought I was doing good one day and then the next day...boom, I'm a wreck!

Thanks for letting me talk about this here.
Blessings and Yorkie Love,
Terra

Yorkie3 · 02-23-2006, 06:29 AM

Terra, please don't let it get to you. It's hard most of the time with any new puppy, but it will happen. Mine are pee pad trained. I kept them in their crates the first few days, (it's hard I know), when I let them out, we went straight to the pee pads. We waited and other times we waited and waited and waited (ha) until they went. Then lots and lots of praise. After playing and eating, we go back to the pee pads. And yes, wait some more. Then we go back to the crate. I never left them in the crate more than a couple hours. Then when I got them out we started right at the pee pads again. After they were a little older, I put pee pads in each room. That way, as I let them out of their crates for longer periods and they would follow me around, they had a pad to go on. Even if you get busy and going from room to room, keep one eye on them and watch for signs that they have to go and place them on the pads. It takes time and can get so frustrating, but if you look at them as they are, your babies, it helps lower the frustration. Good luck to you.

Lexi Rae · 02-23-2006, 06:39 AM

oh sweetie, i know it seems like its gonna take forever, but trust me, just
be patient and it will all work out, i promise... i was so stressed too, it was really tough for me in the begining, and i managed it all by myself...it does get better.... dont stress it, just be calm and persistant...

rrosenberry · 02-23-2006, 06:42 AM

It is tough, I remember, but one day it just clicked, at least for him.
It will get better.

Osso · 02-23-2006, 07:02 AM

My little guys are 1-1/2 years old. I got siblings and they are the first dogs I've ever owned. I was doing everything wrong in the beginning - I let them have free run of the family room. They are now pee pad trained. It took a while but it really helped that I kept them in an x-pen. Do you have one?

It's funny you mentioned that they depressed you. I got mine because I was feeling depressed. My brother died after being chased/pushed of a 3rd floor porch. The puppies were born on the day he died and I bought them on what would have been his 36th birthday. Simon and Nigel occupy so much of my time, and make me laugh so much, that they saved me.

I think in those little guys will help you in the long run. The bond that forms over time with them is amazing.

Terra · 02-23-2006, 07:16 AM

Greetings,
I'm so sorry to read about your brother. The dogs are not making me depressed...its the xtra stress I am incurring right now that is part of the depression. I don't blame the girls at all. Annie and Susie (11 weeks now) were born on the anniversary date that my dad died (many years ago). I know puppies/dogs can bring one much joy as well as many lessons on love, loyalty and should I say it..."patience?"

Thank you for your words dear one.
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Terra · 02-23-2006, 07:17 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can really feel your support!

YorkieRose · 02-23-2006, 07:39 AM

I have two lovely pups owed to me in March...there was a time I would be counting the days until they came..but the thought of more training is doing me in..honestly, Kate is so good now and to start over again with two is taking the joy out of it for me.
I do love Yorkies, but that puppy stage can be stressful. I do not know what I would do without hope..I hope I get these girls trained, I hope I do not go insane doing it..hope is my refuge. LOL I did make sure our house here in Florida had NO carpets..Kate has been an easy girl ..no chewing or barking. I hate to rock the boat..but who can resist puppy faces and kisses?
Best wishes

Rhanna · 02-23-2006, 07:51 AM

Hi Terra,
Hang in there. It does get better. When my hubby and I were looking for a Yorkie we looked for an adult because we didn't want to go thru the potty/puppy training stage. Anyway we ended up getting a puppy. We got him at 11 weeks old and the first few weeks have been a lot of work. He is just over 15 weeks and it is way better now. I have been crate training him and taking him outside to potty. Now we can have several days without an accident. Usually if he does have an accident it has been my fault as I have been busy with something else. I hope things get better for you.

kindness_001 · 02-23-2006, 07:54 AM

Terra,
They are young and accidents will happen. Time, Work and lotsof praise and treatswill win in the end good luck to u..
Rose, your gonna make it ..lol..

mustangbee · 02-23-2006, 08:08 AM

Hi Terra!
Hang in there my friend, when they learn, they learn pretty fast.
It just takes time to click in. House training isn't easy, but when it happens,
you will be so happy, you will forget all about the potty days.
Yorkies have a way of filling in all the rough spots in life. Just look in their
eyes, and their love will pour out to you.
This is one reason I really love YT. When someone is upset,
we try to make them feel better. We have all been there, and
we will try to help you too. Hang in there, your not alone!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-23-2006, 08:16 AM

I agree...hang in there!!! It will get better....enjoy the good days and cherish them and let them help you through those hard days!!! Once you get past the first 3 months, you will have months and years to come of happiness....try to stay as positive as you can!! And when you are having trouble come to us and let us cheer you up...thats what we are here for!!

Terra · 02-23-2006, 08:33 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Big Hugs to you!

KimMee's Mom · 02-23-2006, 08:36 AM

Terra,
YOu are not alone. I HAD major puppy remorse the second day I got my baby girl. I thought I must be crazy getting a pup after empty nesting and our other dog already passed onto Rainbow Bridge. KimMee was really lonely for her litter mates at night and cried alot the first week. Just like having a newborn human baby. But it really wasn't very long before-POOF- she is the love of my life and was trained before you know it. Just try and remember they are so little and can't help the messes. In two months time you won't remember the headache. I wish you well.

SandyTXn · 02-23-2006, 09:39 AM

Kids were gone, and my other wonderful pets had gone to the Bridge. My heart was hurting and I needed a new furbaby. About a week after I got him, I was thinking I was a crazy insane fool.......WHAT HAVE I DONE????? All the training you have to put into a new furbaby.......WELL, let me tell you it went by very very fast and training took lots of my time and patients. HE was sooooo worth it!!!

He was just so cute and I really loved him to death!

I even got another Yorkie 3 1/2 years later. AND, I wish I'd gotten one alot sooner. In fact, I'm wishing I could get another one..........CRAZY ME!!!

Hang in there! They love you very much and I know you love them........it will all come together. Hugs

02-23-2006, 05:32 AM	#1
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Struggling - Had to go back to meds... Hello, I have written my ups and downs of trying to housetrain two Yorkies - and it just seems so overwhelming. I have been very down and stressed. I don't know how you all have done it! After being off my anti-depressant medication for some time, I finally decided I had to go back on them. It makes me sad because I was doing pretty good but I just am having a real difficult time with the housetraining. I've questioned myself and my husband - did we make a mistake in getting puppies again after 10 years of having housetrained dogs? It's so sad and pathetic that I feel like this but it is the truth. I just keep hanging on but my tummy just wrenches at times. You all have been so kind and supportive. There is joy and anger and lots of tears. I thought I was doing good one day and then the next day...boom, I'm a wreck! Thanks for letting me talk about this here. Blessings and Yorkie Love, Terra

02-23-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Terra, please don't let it get to you. It's hard most of the time with any new puppy, but it will happen. Mine are pee pad trained. I kept them in their crates the first few days, (it's hard I know), when I let them out, we went straight to the pee pads. We waited and other times we waited and waited and waited (ha) until they went. Then lots and lots of praise. After playing and eating, we go back to the pee pads. And yes, wait some more. Then we go back to the crate. I never left them in the crate more than a couple hours. Then when I got them out we started right at the pee pads again. After they were a little older, I put pee pads in each room. That way, as I let them out of their crates for longer periods and they would follow me around, they had a pad to go on. Even if you get busy and going from room to room, keep one eye on them and watch for signs that they have to go and place them on the pads. It takes time and can get so frustrating, but if you look at them as they are, your babies, it helps lower the frustration. Good luck to you. __________________ Janet

02-23-2006, 06:39 AM	#3
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	oh sweetie, i know it seems like its gonna take forever, but trust me, just be patient and it will all work out, i promise... i was so stressed too, it was really tough for me in the begining, and i managed it all by myself...it does get better.... dont stress it, just be calm and persistant... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

02-23-2006, 06:42 AM	#4
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	It is tough, I remember, but one day it just clicked, at least for him. It will get better. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

02-23-2006, 07:02 AM	#5
Osso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 136	Hello Neighbor. My little guys are 1-1/2 years old. I got siblings and they are the first dogs I've ever owned. I was doing everything wrong in the beginning - I let them have free run of the family room. They are now pee pad trained. It took a while but it really helped that I kept them in an x-pen. Do you have one? It's funny you mentioned that they depressed you. I got mine because I was feeling depressed. My brother died after being chased/pushed of a 3rd floor porch. The puppies were born on the day he died and I bought them on what would have been his 36th birthday. Simon and Nigel occupy so much of my time, and make me laugh so much, that they saved me. I think in those little guys will help you in the long run. The bond that forms over time with them is amazing.

02-23-2006, 07:16 AM	#6
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Greetings, I'm so sorry to read about your brother. The dogs are not making me depressed...its the xtra stress I am incurring right now that is part of the depression. I don't blame the girls at all. Annie and Susie (11 weeks now) were born on the anniversary date that my dad died (many years ago). I know puppies/dogs can bring one much joy as well as many lessons on love, loyalty and should I say it..."patience?" Thank you for your words dear one. Yorkie Love, Terra

02-23-2006, 07:17 AM	#7
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can really feel your support!

02-23-2006, 07:39 AM	#8
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I have two lovely pups owed to me in March...there was a time I would be counting the days until they came..but the thought of more training is doing me in..honestly, Kate is so good now and to start over again with two is taking the joy out of it for me. I do love Yorkies, but that puppy stage can be stressful. I do not know what I would do without hope..I hope I get these girls trained, I hope I do not go insane doing it..hope is my refuge. LOL I did make sure our house here in Florida had NO carpets..Kate has been an easy girl ..no chewing or barking. I hate to rock the boat..but who can resist puppy faces and kisses? Best wishes

02-23-2006, 07:51 AM	#9
Rhanna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 143	Hi Terra, Hang in there. It does get better. When my hubby and I were looking for a Yorkie we looked for an adult because we didn't want to go thru the potty/puppy training stage. Anyway we ended up getting a puppy. We got him at 11 weeks old and the first few weeks have been a lot of work. He is just over 15 weeks and it is way better now. I have been crate training him and taking him outside to potty. Now we can have several days without an accident. Usually if he does have an accident it has been my fault as I have been busy with something else. I hope things get better for you.

02-23-2006, 07:54 AM	#10
kindness_001 Yorkies LUV never grows old Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Owensville,In.47665 Posts: 889	Terra, They are young and accidents will happen. Time, Work and lotsof praise and treatswill win in the end good luck to u.. Rose, your gonna make it ..lol.. __________________ Megan, Killer, Cocoa Latte, and Ebony Lousie

02-23-2006, 08:08 AM	#11
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Hi Terra! Hang in there my friend, when they learn, they learn pretty fast. It just takes time to click in. House training isn't easy, but when it happens, you will be so happy, you will forget all about the potty days. Yorkies have a way of filling in all the rough spots in life. Just look in their eyes, and their love will pour out to you. This is one reason I really love YT. When someone is upset, we try to make them feel better. We have all been there, and we will try to help you too. Hang in there, your not alone! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

02-23-2006, 08:16 AM	#12
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I agree...hang in there!!! It will get better....enjoy the good days and cherish them and let them help you through those hard days!!! Once you get past the first 3 months, you will have months and years to come of happiness....try to stay as positive as you can!! And when you are having trouble come to us and let us cheer you up...thats what we are here for!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

02-23-2006, 08:33 AM	#13
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Thank you, thank you, thank you! Big Hugs to you!

02-23-2006, 08:36 AM	#14
KimMee's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Terra, YOu are not alone. I HAD major puppy remorse the second day I got my baby girl. I thought I must be crazy getting a pup after empty nesting and our other dog already passed onto Rainbow Bridge. KimMee was really lonely for her litter mates at night and cried alot the first week. Just like having a newborn human baby. But it really wasn't very long before-POOF- she is the love of my life and was trained before you know it. Just try and remember they are so little and can't help the messes. In two months time you won't remember the headache. I wish you well.

02-23-2006, 09:39 AM	#15
SandyTXn YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 646	Same here.......... Kids were gone, and my other wonderful pets had gone to the Bridge. My heart was hurting and I needed a new furbaby. About a week after I got him, I was thinking I was a crazy insane fool.......WHAT HAVE I DONE????? All the training you have to put into a new furbaby.......WELL, let me tell you it went by very very fast and training took lots of my time and patients. HE was sooooo worth it!!! He was just so cute and I really loved him to death! I even got another Yorkie 3 1/2 years later. AND, I wish I'd gotten one alot sooner. In fact, I'm wishing I could get another one..........CRAZY ME!!! Hang in there! They love you very much and I know you love them........it will all come together. Hugs __________________ Sandy, Dudley and Dinkey