Puppy House Training...

First, get a crate! Dogs that young should not be allowed to wander the house alone. That in itself will save you some headache, and most dogs like having the space that is all theirs. Only allow the dog in one room at a time until it can be in that room without chewing or destroying anything. Then, add rooms until the dog can be anywhere in the house. Good luck!

Crate/kennel training is the only way to go. Keep it in the kennel whenever you're not home or even during nighttime hours.

I second and third the crate training. Also have patience. She has a teeny tiny bladder. She'll need to go out a lot. You should also consider taking her to training classes. Most people who end up getting rid of their dogs didn't even try classes. They are VERY worth it.

Also, I don't personally feel you have an option but to keep her. Doesn't matter whether you're attached or not. I'm just wondering what happened to the other three and why you're trying number four when the last ones didn't work out. All dogs are trainable. It's just whether you can put in the time and effort required to do it. Dogs are not disposable things you can get rid of when they don't work out.

Crate training is 100% the way to go. That being said - a 7 week old yorkie-poo will not be potty-trained for quite some time. Way, way, way too litle to really 'get-it.' Her bladder is about the size of a quarter, so accidents will happen. We have fostered over 50 dogs + the small ones are always the toughest. Stay dilligent + Be patient - She'll eventually get it :-)

take her out immediatly after eating. if she starts sniffing the carpet get her outside immediately and she doesn't come back in till she is done big reward if she goes petting good girl etc. crate her if you are going to be gone a dog wont pee in thier own bed.my dad always rubbed their nose in it and threw them ouside i found my way words better. buy lots of baking soda and sprinkle it on accidents to absorb the pee and the smell it will turn brown and then vacumn it up good luck

I agree with crate training. But also keep in mind those tiny little dogs have teeny tiny little bladders and can't hold it for long at all. In my opinion, it takes longer to potty train tiny dogs. I have a golden retriever, he's 1 now and still loves his crate. During the weekend he'll just go in there and sleep sometimes. He was fully potty trained around 4 months.

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i have done this with all three of my dogs it takes a little effort but in about a week they will go to the door when they need to go. every hour or two take them outside and dont come in till they have done there thing and go inside and give them a treat. they respond to praise so be calm and be happy. I they have an accident its not they end of the world. Also you have to get up in the night and take them out too cause if you dont like I did with my first dog and they sleep with you, lets say I dont like presents first thing in the morning

I crate-train my pups, too. But think of your pup as another baby. Babies need lots of attention and care.

Take your four-footed baby outside as soon as she's up in the morning, after every meal and nap, just before bedtime, and generally once an hour at other times. If you take her out on leash and give her a command - I use "hurry" - she'll get the idea eventually. Give her lots of praise when she does what you want her to do.

Some people use puppy pads in the crate at night. I don't do that because I don't want my pup ever doing her bathroom duty in the house. So I keep her crate in my bedroom, take her right outside on leash when she whines or barks, praise her when she does her thing, and put her back in her crate (with a tiny bit of treat). I put a chew toy in the crate, too, so she'll have something to do before she sleeps. (I also cut off her water supply about 8:00 at night - for the time being - to help her get along more easily all night.) Remember that her little bladder can't hold very much; as she grows, she'll be able to sleep longer and within a few weeks she'll be able to sleep through the night.

If she does her thing in the house, take her outside right away, so she'll get the idea that it's where she should have gone. After that, clean up the mess she made. I know it sounds yucky, but just as you need a toddler to get to the potty on time, you need this pup to get outside as soon as possible.

You may want to figure out, when she's a few weeks older, if she'll be inclined to bark when she wants to go out or if you need to install a nose-level bell by the back door that she can use to let you know.

When she's inside with you, you want to know where she is. So keep her in the same room with you - that way you can be sure she's not doing anything she shouldn't. If she gets too rowdy, she may need a nap - put her in her crib (er, crate) for a while. (I put a towel over the door of the crate so she won't have distractions.) Give her at least a half hour or so. Just like toddlers, some pups get rowdier when they're tired.

She ought to be pretty easy to train if you do your mama job. Dogs can't train themselves, and they are usually delighted to have a leader (you) whom they can depend upon and try to please. Keep your cool and don't get angry when she makes mistakes. Picture your four-footed baby in diapers! You want her to respond to you, not be frightened of you or confused about what you want.

Make friends with your vet so that you can call there whenever you have a question or a frustration. If you have a reputable pet supply store in your area, get to know those people. If they seem trustworthy, then you have another source of help close by.