Im getting a yorkie in about 2 months and i read that yorkies are one of the most hardest breeds to potty train. I'm wondering if any of yall have yorkshire terriers and how long did it take you to potty train it.
Please try to give me some tips too
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Oh actually I heard the hardest breed to potty train is the chihuahua, it’s how you teach the dog is how long it will determine so this is how we did it to my dog we fed him four times I day we did not leave him to access the food when ever he wanted it was at certain times but make sure at the end of the day his portions off three times all add up to what the right amount should be for him. I did this so I knew when he would have to go to the bathroom but he should be able to access water when ever he wants.
Okay so make sure he has a routine feed him at a certain time then take him outside like 30-45 minutes after eating if he doesn’t go to the bathroom put him in a kennel for like 15 minutes and take him out and wait until he uses the restroom if he doesn’t then put him back in the kennel and take him outside untill he uses the restroom be consistent. Your not putting him in the kennel for a punishment for not going to the bathroom your putting him in the kennel because you don’t want him to have a accident. Once he learns to use the restroom outside then you can quit putting him in the kennel and stuff. Praise him when he uses the bathroom outside.
I think hounds are more difficult to train than terriers. This is the method I use for housetraining.
Schedule-Confine-Supervise
Schedule- the feeding and potty times. An adult is fed twice a day. A puppy is fed four times a day up to 10 or 12 weeks, then three times a day through adolescence. They need to potty first thing in the morning, last thing at night, within a few minutes of every meal, and every few hours in between. The “in between” hours are calculated by their age in months: 1 month = 1 hour, up to 6 months/hours. So, a three month old puppy should be taken to potty every three hours in between the other scheduled times. When the dog/puppy is taken to potty, wait with him as he ‘does his business’ and then praise like crazy. The neighbors should be able to hear you.
Confine- the puppy or dog whenever it is not being watched. Confinement can be in a crate (especially at night), an exercise pen, or behind a baby gate in a very small and puppy-proofed room.
Supervise- the puppy or dog whenever it is loose in the home. This means having eyes on it, not on the TV. Play with the puppy, do a five minute training session, groom it, or just let it lie at your feet with a safe chew, but have it within sight at all times. If it squats then give a loud “NO” or “ACK” as you scoop and run to the appropriate potty spot.
Do not let the dog return to the accident spot until it has been thoroughly cleaned and wiped with vinegar or a commercial enzyme product to remove all urine odor.
as long as it takes.
since its a puppy… as soon as you wake up go outside with the puppy wait for it to do its business and when it does give it lots of praise. maybe a treat.
because its so young just do it throughout the day. the more time you can spend working with the the quicker it will catch on. dont wait last minute to take it out just take it out every few hours and hang outside for a little bit. a few mins after it drinks water. take it out. a few mins after it eats take it out. it will catch on fast.
My cousin had one and could not get it trained and ended up giving it away.
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