I've been crate training my 8 month old yorkie/westie mix and she'd been doing perfect until a few weeks ago when my cousin "forgot" to let her out to pee. Now, she keeps on peeing in her crate even if i only keep her there just to run to the store! Someone please help, as I bought the crate so I wouldn't have to clean anything up anymore... and now it's pointless!
2007-06-28 16:27:58 · 18 answers · asked by Michael D 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
ok i forgot to add that i have the crate divider set so it's hardly even possible for my puppy to turn around in without "climbing" one side first... this is so frustrating!
do u think if i give her a rest from her crate for a few days and just keep an eye on her more closely around the house, it'll "reset" her instinct to potty in her crate???
2007-06-28 18:57:54 · update #1
Put a mini toilet
2007-07-06 15:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1st of all you say she can't even turn arround without one leg climing. that tells me the crate is 2 small. It's a tiny dog why do you create it like that? small dogs have problems of being afraid and nervous as it is. You should not crate it. Take it 2 puppy school and take time out of your day 2 take the dog out. Come on. They didn't have crates for training all that very long ago. Train it the right way with out putting it in a cage. yes it may take alittle longer but it will be better. I would never put a dog that owned in a cage it's terrible.
2007-07-06 12:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember, a puppy is very similar to a human baby, in the sense that it is learning how to understand what you say, and it needs words to be repeated constantly.
Training Yorkshire Terriers is very similar to most other dogs. Yorkshire Terriers are very intelligent dogs and are fast learners. Some dog owners feel it is important for their dog to know that it can 'eliminate' in the house aswell as outside if need be.
Although in an ideal world dogs would only 'go' ouside the house, it does help not to frighten it into thinking that it is going to get into trouble if it does anything in the house. A designated area inside the house is therefore a good idea.
Some people prefer to have newpapers on a tiled floor which is easy to clean. Some dog owners also like to use dog crates for puppy training, this is a good idea, as with others, when executed with plenty of patience and praise
Keeping puppies in areas with few personal items and surfaces that are easy to clean is a very good idea. Puppies will want to get used to their new surroundings and so they will chew away at things and leave their 'mark' around interesting smells.
Trying to get your dog to find a good spot somewhere that is also good for you is an important step. Puppy training should definately involve this as once they find a spot that they are happy with and see that they are receiving praise for it they will continue to use that spot.
Dogs of all ages will associate their actions with praise so by praising them when are they please you is vital.
o, in conclusion, housebreaking Yorkshire Terriers can be a rewarding experience, it is a chance for the two of you to bond. Praise plays a monumental part in this process. By using praise puppy training will become easier as your dog will associate its actions with it. Remember that when training Yorkshire Terriers to be gentle, these dogs are small and fragile and need a lot of love!
2007-07-06 08:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The crate might be too big for the puppy.. Most dogs won't pee/poop where they sleep so you need to make the crate just big enough for them to turn around in... It's not mean, it's training them not to pee/poop where they sleep... Also, a puppy can't hold there bladder etc.. for very long after they eat so it's best to try and let them out a little bit after they eat and immeadiately when you let them out of their kennel.... If it's still a problem I would have a vet check him/her out and rule out any sort of infection... good luck
2007-06-28 16:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs usually pee in the same spot if they can still smell it. I use a thing called "nature's mirracle" which is aliquid that u can put on the pee stain tha will eliminate the odor (not just for humans, but for dogs as well). But whatever you do, you must get them to stop doing it asap or else they will create a habit of doing so. if the "nature's mirracle" doesnt work, take your puppies into your backyard and wait for them to go to the bathroom. when they eventually do, praise them for doing so, so they can maybe get the idea that outside is good, and inside the crate is bad.
2007-07-05 10:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the smaller crate, if possible is a good answer. Of course, take her out B4 u leave and RIGHT when u return. How long do u leave her and how little or big in size, is she? she might need to be let out at lunch time also. If u SEE her do it, be calm and assertive, say No and take her outside. DO NOT stick her face in it or yell for any reason. calm and assertive, patient and consistency will train her.
2007-07-06 11:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by mustlovedogs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the crate is too big. Can you squeeze her into a smaller space? Try making her wear a dog diaper. I think they make those. If not, get her one of those menstrual bikini bottoms with the little pad inside. The key thing is keeping her in close contact with the urine so she understands the consequences of not waiting to go outside.
2007-06-28 16:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by Necromancer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take them potty right before you leave the house and don't put them in a crate that is to large.. if they have room to pee in the corner and not be uncomfortable they will.. so a smaller crate they will not pee as they don't want to have to lay in it.
2007-06-28 16:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by Laura E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I fairly have a male Beagle, he could pee in his crate all of the time! i presumed He replaced into hopeless, notwithstanding it seems being a youthful canines he necessary to alleviate himself greater usually. attempt leaving him in his crate a couple of minutes and then take him outdoors. Then positioned back him in his crate, repeate As for crying in his crate He did that all of the time too, attempt ignoring him, if that doesn't paintings attempt chatting with him until eventually ultimately he settles down, Spencer (my canines) enjoyed for me to sing to him until eventually ultimately he went to sleep. additionally attempt giving him a command be conscious like "crate" then positioned him interior the crate supply him a small cope with wait some seconds and allow him out. Then do it returned for longer sessions each time it wasn't long earlier Spencer have been given the thought that he gets to a cope with if he gets in his crate as quickly as I tell him. i'm hoping this helped.
2016-09-28 14:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 57 yrs old i do not put puppies or dogs in crates or anything like that ive had dogs all my life, i g ot one now she is 15yrs old had her sence birth never put her in nothing it took three days to teach her to go out side all you do is let them out on a leash if you cant let them lose right after each meal and before you go to bed at night. then they will let you know when they need out , day or night at night they start walking around you need to take them out after a while they will come to you and tell you what they need. it will take a while but love and peaions will go a long way. no cage please
2007-07-06 12:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot understand people who get pets and then put them in a crate, especially when they're a cute little breed like you've got. It's about time animals became the dominant species and put their humans into crates.
2007-07-06 04:50:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋