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How to Potty Train a Yorkie on Puppy Pads

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How to Potty Train a Yorkie on Puppy Pads

How to Potty Train a Yorkie on Puppy Pads. A common method for potty training Yorkies is by using puppy pads. Since a Yorkie is a small breed dog, many pet owners find puppy pad training an easy and convenient house training method, especially for apartment living. Potty training a Yorkie on puppy pads can be effective if started early and done properly.

Potty training a Yorkie on puppy pads.

Step 1

Purchase a package of puppy pads and a bottle of potty training spray at the local pet store.

Step 2

Place a couple of puppy pads throughout the house or in the rooms/areas where the puppy will be restricted to staying. Keep the puppy pads in the same locations every day.

Step 3

Watch the Yorkie for any signs that it may need to relieve itself such as sniffing in one spot and circling. Pick up the Yorkie and place it on the puppy pad.

Step 4

Spray the puppy pad with potty training spray to encourage the Yorkie to eliminate on the puppy pad.

Step 5

Praise and reward the Yorkie for going on the puppy pad.

Step 6

Change out used puppy pads regularly so that there will always be a clean puppy pad available for the Yorkie to use.

Warnings

  • Potty training a Yorkie on puppy pads takes time, so do not be discouraged if the Yorkie is not potty trained immediately. It takes lots of patience and persistence.
  • Do not scold the Yorkie if it has an accident and is not caught it in the act of doing it.

Warnings

  • Do not be cruel by yelling or hitting at the Yorkie for making accidents in the house. Accidents happen and by punishing the Yorkie in an aggressive way will only scare the puppy and hinder potty training.

References

  • Scampering Paws: Puppy Pad Training Tips
  • Doctors Foster and Smith: Housebreaking Puppies