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Jenifer37 · 10-11-2007, 08:56 PM

Hello. Im a new yorkie owner, I have 2 female yorkies both were used as breeders and when they were no longer able to breed they were placed in my care, both have never been in a house always in a kennel so they are both loving life right now. they are both around 7 yrs old. does anyone know if they are to old to housebreak? im told they are current on shots and dont need to be spayed anf they both have Awful teeth

so they will both need to see the doctor. One is really shy and the other is a cuddle bug

oopsmyhalofello · 10-11-2007, 09:01 PM

I don't think a dog is ever to old to housebreak, I do believe that crate training is the easiest way to go with puppies but i'm not so sure how that would work with an adult dog, especially one that probably doesn't want to ever see a crate/kennel again. I'm sure you will get lots of wonderful advice here.

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new girls, they are very fortunate to have you come and save them

MyFairLacy · 10-11-2007, 09:12 PM

congrats on your new girls. Sounds like you rescued them. I don't recommend crate training for an adult dog that was kept in a kennel all it's life. You're just going to have to start by taking them out to potty really often and reward them with treats as soon as they go potty. It's probably going to take a lot of patients and work. So far as spaying, you will want to have that done because they will still continue to go into heat and I doubt you want to deal with that any longer or deal with possible pregnancies. Good luck

daisy mae06 · 10-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Hi and welcome to YT that is great of you to take them in

did the breeder tell you? or give you? their shot records? When you take them to the vet they will want to see proof or they'll want to redo them. Are the spayed? if not I would get them done and while they are doing that they can do teeth too

I think they can still be potty trained it just maybe a little more of a challenge.

RONLYNN · 10-11-2007, 09:40 PM

Congrats...can't wait to see pics of the girls!!

vviccles1 · 10-11-2007, 10:04 PM

With lots of patience they can be housebroken, whether its to pads or a fenced yard,I dont know about on a leash though.As far as spaying goes I would think it would be in their best interest and when the vet has them under they could do any necesary dental work.

alex_143 · 10-11-2007, 10:16 PM

aww congrats on the gurls!!! i would love to see pics

Vinnie's Mom · 10-12-2007, 03:57 AM

Welcome to YT, and congratulations on the girls. It also sounds to me like you rescued them, they obviously weren't cared for much! Poor darlings, I'm sure life with you will be wonderful for them.

mtzisgodmother · 10-12-2007, 04:07 AM

best way i found to train an older dog is to have a pad in hand and when you see them start to go...slip the pad under them...they will eventually "get it" ... meanwhile leave a pad on the floor near where they are having their accidents and every couple of days move it closer to the door.... good luck .. & it is so great of you to take in 2 babies... the older ones don't get placed easily and they need just as move TLC.....

natashamullis · 10-12-2007, 04:37 AM

Congrats on your girls! Yorkies are the best dogs ever! They are easily house broke with lots of patience and lots of treats. As far as their teeth they need them cleaned definitely Bad teeth in dogs can cause other health problems with their heart and kidneys. Goodluck and cant wait to see pics!

Yorkiekids · 10-12-2007, 06:15 AM

If they're not spayed they do need to be spayed, and the vet could fix their teeth at the same time. You can try using Petzlife toothpaste for dogs, and I don't think they're too old for housebreaking.

autumn star · 10-12-2007, 06:33 AM

Welcome to YT. That is so sweet of you to take both the yorkies in. Good luck at the vet!

Shadow's mommy · 10-12-2007, 06:39 AM

congrat and welcome to YT!

HallTx1203 · 10-12-2007, 06:46 AM

Welcom to YT....Can not wait to see pics of your girls....I would most definitely have them spayed and have the dental done at the same time...The housebreaking- I agree w/ the prev posts. I am not too sure about using crates since that was their life for sooo long

Potty training a Yorkie period is a challenge...

browniesmom622 · 10-12-2007, 07:05 AM

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10-11-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
Jenifer37 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2	Hello. Im a New yorkie owner Hello. Im a new yorkie owner, I have 2 female yorkies both were used as breeders and when they were no longer able to breed they were placed in my care, both have never been in a house always in a kennel so they are both loving life right now. they are both around 7 yrs old. does anyone know if they are to old to housebreak? im told they are current on shots and dont need to be spayed anf they both have Awful teeth so they will both need to see the doctor. One is really shy and the other is a cuddle bug

10-11-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I don't think a dog is ever to old to housebreak, I do believe that crate training is the easiest way to go with puppies but i'm not so sure how that would work with an adult dog, especially one that probably doesn't want to ever see a crate/kennel again. I'm sure you will get lots of wonderful advice here. Welcome to YT and congrats on your new girls, they are very fortunate to have you come and save them __________________

10-11-2007, 09:12 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	congrats on your new girls. Sounds like you rescued them. I don't recommend crate training for an adult dog that was kept in a kennel all it's life. You're just going to have to start by taking them out to potty really often and reward them with treats as soon as they go potty. It's probably going to take a lot of patients and work. So far as spaying, you will want to have that done because they will still continue to go into heat and I doubt you want to deal with that any longer or deal with possible pregnancies. Good luck __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

10-11-2007, 09:14 PM	#4
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Hi and welcome to YT that is great of you to take them in did the breeder tell you? or give you? their shot records? When you take them to the vet they will want to see proof or they'll want to redo them. Are the spayed? if not I would get them done and while they are doing that they can do teeth too I think they can still be potty trained it just maybe a little more of a challenge. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

10-11-2007, 09:40 PM	#5
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vviccles1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly,MA Posts: 650	With lots of patience they can be housebroken, whether its to pads or a fenced yard,I dont know about on a leash though.As far as spaying goes I would think it would be in their best interest and when the vet has them under they could do any necesary dental work.

10-11-2007, 10:16 PM	#7
alex_143 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,041	aww congrats on the gurls!!! i would love to see pics

10-12-2007, 03:57 AM	#8
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	Welcome to YT, and congratulations on the girls. It also sounds to me like you rescued them, they obviously weren't cared for much! Poor darlings, I'm sure life with you will be wonderful for them. __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

10-12-2007, 04:07 AM	#9
mtzisgodmother Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: eastern shore Posts: 333	training... best way i found to train an older dog is to have a pad in hand and when you see them start to go...slip the pad under them...they will eventually "get it" ... meanwhile leave a pad on the floor near where they are having their accidents and every couple of days move it closer to the door.... good luck .. & it is so great of you to take in 2 babies... the older ones don't get placed easily and they need just as move TLC.....

10-12-2007, 04:37 AM	#10
natashamullis Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grayson, KY Posts: 47	Congrats Congrats on your girls! Yorkies are the best dogs ever! They are easily house broke with lots of patience and lots of treats. As far as their teeth they need them cleaned definitely Bad teeth in dogs can cause other health problems with their heart and kidneys. Goodluck and cant wait to see pics! __________________ Tikis Mom

10-12-2007, 06:15 AM	#11
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	If they're not spayed they do need to be spayed, and the vet could fix their teeth at the same time. You can try using Petzlife toothpaste for dogs, and I don't think they're too old for housebreaking. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-12-2007, 06:33 AM	#12
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Welcome to YT. That is so sweet of you to take both the yorkies in. Good luck at the vet!

10-12-2007, 06:39 AM	#13
Shadow's mommy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Posts: 299	congrat and welcome to YT! __________________ Sandy, Shadow's mom

10-12-2007, 06:46 AM	#14
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	Welcom to YT....Can not wait to see pics of your girls....I would most definitely have them spayed and have the dental done at the same time...The housebreaking- I agree w/ the prev posts. I am not too sure about using crates since that was their life for sooo long Potty training a Yorkie period is a challenge... __________________ Joyce and Shelby

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