Outside. Open floor kennel. Make it big, like garage big outside. Or if u have a fenced yard then that’ll do. Dog stays outside for legit 4 weeks. Probably only take one. But 9 years old is so late and your likely not training him in a way that’s not confusing to him. Like a child, puppies learn how communicate quickly with their immediate family, from them. Dogs can’t reason, when you ask him or tell him something he doesn’t get it. He can’t imagine that how life used to me isn’t how it is now and so he should learn the new rules. He doesn’t remember learning. He had to, it worked, now it doesn’t, why? Try again, try again. Two ways to fix an old dog. One way takes all your attention for the better part of a week. Day and night every second. It’s not fun for dog or human. Or, remove the dog from the habit, it will find a new one out of necessity. No carpet to poo on for 7 days and he’ll start pooing where he can not where he wants. 3 more weeks and he’ll forget he liked the carpet so much. Add in walks with appropriate toys each day and add appropriate toys to pen. Let nature take over. This method he still likely won’t listen to many commands nor would I try and teach him. Teach him to be a dog. Then a companion. Right now that dog thinks he’s human.
Get a puppy play pen and reusable puppy potty pads.
Keep the doors closed or put up baby gates to the rooms that are off limits.
Keep stuff off the floor as much as possible.
When you see three dog getting into potty position take him outside immediately.
Aside from getting him formal training, Im but sure what else to suggest.
Keep in mind this poor baby came from a dysfunctional home
Rescuing a dog is always a toss of the dice. I don’t know anyone personally that has rescued an adult dog that is completely trainable
Get a puppy pen inside with a pee pad that is fixed inside a frame. Cover the floor with a guard mat, place the pee pad down. No water in pen but once an hour. Then let him out a half hour after. At least being pad trained is better than willie billy. Then work on from there.
I just can’t respond nicely, but what did you think it would be like coming from these type of conditions!!
Yorkies are very hard to housebreaking…plus stop water at 6 pm… that helps…
Crate training
Get someone who knows how to train dogs and take yours to them.
Needs professional training. Like a human would need therapy.
Spray vinegar everywhere he “marks his territory” & leave him outside for a day or 2
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This doesn’t sound like the dog for you and your family. I would contact a Yorkie Rescue and request assistance in rehoming the poor dog.
He came from horrific conditions and is NOT going to turn into a normal dog overnight!
Take the dog to a behaviorist or get help from one. You expect a 9year old dog that has lived it’s life pissing and shitting wherever to learn how to go to the bathroom outside? You don’t understand animals or behavior. I have had a new dog since November. I know nothing of his background other than he was surrendered. One of his issues is peeing and pooping in the house. We just do a diligent bathroom regiment and use the same words, “potty outside” and “no potty inside” when he potties inside. Practice makes perfect, but it takes time with dogs that never learned to go outside. Also, I have 3 other dogs so I’m not being obtuse
Honestly? It sounds like this dog was likely never socialized, much less housebroken. To try to counteract the neglect he experienced in his previous life takes a TON of time, emotional investment, and consistency. And even with all of that? He may never be the right dog for your family. While your hearts were in the right place you bit off more than you can chew; and now the dog is becoming a source of resentment- which isn’t fair to him either.
Surrender him to an experienced rescue with a proven track record of dealing with hoarding situations. The dog will be better off for it, and so will you.
Sounds like you aren’t willing to be or capable of being attentive enough to be a suitable owner for this dog that needs love and forgiveness.
I’m no dog expert, but a nine year old dog of any breed is pretty old. It may be possible to train him, but it’s going to take A LOT of patience to do it. I think your very best bet is going to be bringing in a professional dog trainer if you want to keep him, which I really think you should do. That dog has been through a lot. He had a very difficult life and when you saved him from that home it gave him hope, in whatever way a dog can have hope. Don’t give up on him. He deserves love just as much as your other dog, it’s just going to take him longer to behave like he should.
But honestly, step one is going to be to stop talking about him the way that you are. Thinking and speaking about him the way that you are is just going to keep fueling your animosity toward him. Not only is that going to make it harder for you to accept him in your life and train him, he’s also going to feel that resentment and not want to listen to you and obey you. Start there.
You should not have brought a traumatized dog into your home to begin with. It takes time. It takes understanding. It takes patience and it takes constant positive dedication.
My mom has a small dog that was pulled from a hoarding situation and was being boarded in the kennel she was working in. He took time to come around.
Would you expect a traumatized child to just he different after only a few short months? Dogs are no different. Give him the love he needs or find him a proper home. But do it soon because he deserves someone that will give him the world after what he’s been through.
The dog will only do what it’s taught. Probably really screwed up from the beginning but it can be reversed. It starts with you. Get the dog to a vet to get that anxiety under control then teach your dog. You can teach an old dog new tricks.
Why not hire a professional dog trainer? They probably could help. Dogs usually bite out of fear but this dog may be feral.
Try emotionally training? I had to fake cry to get my dog to stop doing that stuff way back when. And because she loved me so much, she stopped upsetting me and doing any of that stuff after awhile. I just had to make fake cry noises and not look at her for a few minutes and it worked so idk! Lol
If you have another dog, he is likely trying to establish his territory and thinks he’s a big dog…typically, I dont recommend beating with a newspaper, but you might have to…lol.lol.
Seems like it needs to be a outdoor dog for awhile
Yorkies are hard to train! Put lots of puppy pads down!!
Be patient. If it feels you don’t like him he won’t try. Show him some love and respect
Bye Bye to that BS!!!
Makes a 99% difference it’s different using a thunder shirt
Have you tried cbd or thundershirt or both
Take her to the vet to rule out medical conditions, and see if they can prescribe a anti anxiety med
I had the same issue with a sheltie rescued out of a similar situation. We did tethering. If the dog was not in his kennel, he was tethered to one of us by his leash. If he even acted like he was going to potty, outside we went. It only took about a week with this method and after that only the occasional accident when we were at work more than 9 hours. I can’t help with the biting. We are working on that now with our new rescue, by giving visitors treats. It seems to be working, but he isn’t 100% yet.
People trying to guilt trip you into keeping a dog you never asked for 
Pm me and I’ll give you some tips n tricks. 
Have you tried crate training? That helped us when my dog was chewing/ potty training. Now he’s 4 and we still have the crate, but he has free range as he’s broken of those habits, and honestly, he chooses to lay in there majority of the time with his door open. That’s his safe space… I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! It’s hard training a dog. Especially one that’s older and was never properly cared for to begin with.
I’m sorry but do you get rid of your kids when they have accidents? Or do people just give away kids because they arent potty trained? No maam they do not! You have to work with the dog!
This dog should not have been put up fro adoption after such a traumatic life experience. He should have been brought to a rescue to rehabilitate and then be adopted out. I would speak to a vet and a trainer with your husband there and see what your best option would be. Hoping for the best outcome for you guys!
So, I just got a new dog and I’ve learned a few great tips.
First have training treats ready. On hand. In your pocket. Be really Velcro to the dog with treats, to watch the body language.
Leash him (if you can, and he will) even inside, for a few weeks to be trained.
When you want to reward him is tail waggy body language to new person, pet, etc. Lots of happy talk. Good boy, good doggy. Yes. Yes. Use his name often.
If he goes potty inside, do not punish him. Ignore him. Refuse to make eye contact. Do not stare, it’s threatening to him. Bring the poo outside and have him be able to sniff the poop out there. dO NOT shove his face in it. They don’t understand that. Punishment is a hard sound. No. Stop. Hey. But try not to use his name.
This is important. As soon as he redirects or does a behavior you like. Treats and treats. And happy love sounds.
There’s a definite success rate in using these techniques for training and videos about it. But old dogs can be trained. You just have to be hyper vigilant about it for a short time. And then periodically refreshing them, helps too.
I believe this dog could be dangerous to your child if it is biting at people coming into your home. Some dogs living in conditions like what he came from may never learn to go potty outside. Get rid of the dog before he bites someone.
My grandparents reduced a puppy mill yorkie years ago and she was 8 when rescued and spent her years in q cage running circles never going outside. She ran laps in my grandparents house d they used potty pads an everything an they tried keeping her in carpet less room an all sorts stuff and when she died at 15 she was still running laps an going potty everywhere. U can’t old the dog as they were never taught.
My daughter has been going through the same exact thing. They rescued a 7 yr old Chihuahua from a hoarding situation. Willow is the sweetest pup ever but even after a year, she still has accidents in their house. But, it has improved. It does take a lot of patience and honestly, if you do not have the patience, please give him to someone who does. He more than likely senses your resentment, which does not help. Have a heart to heart with your husband and maybe he will understand. Please don’t blame this poor pup for the ignorance of humans who obviously failed him.
I work for a rescue and training dogs is like working with children. You must find what drives them. In some cases, there’s a real need for a professional trainer.
In your case, reward training may work for potty training (or diapers). Esp if it’s reward/food motivated. There’s some truly great K9 training pages that can help.
Biting is a stress reaction. When company comes over, he should be in a crate, alone; unless you leash him and correct his behavior immediately. He shouldn’t be allowed to behave badly with no consequences.
Depending on where you live, find a trainer bc you’re in over your head if you can’t work with him.
Or, find a rescue that’ll be able to rehome him with people who can work with him. It’s not his fault but he needs structure and discipline.
He came from a very rough situation. I would confine into the kitchen so he is still part of the family. When company comes, have him on a leash and have him sitting at your side till you know he will not bite. ALWAYS praise the good! Ignore the negative. So when he greets people in a good manner, a great and gOOD BOY ! They love to be praised! Learn much faster. As for house training-when he goes inside, pick it up or wipe it up, take the remains outside and tell him pee per outside or poop outside. Show hi, not putting his face in it, and tell him good boy over and over. You cannot scold for a bodily function that he has to do. He has been train to go where he just goes so it now has to be reset for him. Patience is a big key. But you also have to be persistent. Clothes-have her keep up her clothes. If he can’t get to things, he can’t chew them. IF he does, show him, tell him NO and give him what he is supposed to be chewing and praise with it in his mouth! They are just like kids-patience and also a memory of where they came from. It’s sad for him and I do understand his frustration. Have rescued a few in my time. And raised many dogs.
There is also an option of ‘doggie diapers’ which I know someone who has a Yorkie that uses one when he is not in a crate. He is only crated when she leaves the house. Start with one room for him-kitchen . I hope things work out
Belly bands will help with the pee issue.
He’s been used to living in a house that was snot liveable so he knows no different can u get someone in to train him he’ll be traumatized
Eesh…that’s a lot of unlearning undesirable behaviors and trying to teach peoper behaviors. For the dog’s sake I would reach out to a rescue. They may be able to help you with better resources
Why are the four month olds clothing on the floor for a YORKIE to have access to? Sounds like your just not the right fit. That dog deserves love and patience. You should look for another family
Pay for a dog trainer
How dare you call that sweet baby a demon! Yorkies are one of the most sweetest intelligent dogs out there. Please take him to proper training classes and work with him with training treats. It is not his fault he was ABUSED. How dare you I am disgusted with this post. Getting rid of the dog will only further traumatize the poor little guy. A dog is a lifelong commitment.
Keep him outside then bring him inside a crate only at bedtime or when it’s too hot or cold outside? He’s doing that because it’s was he was doing his whole life sadly
Doggy diapers are what my aunt uses on her Yorkie
Hes lived in a dump and has had no training. Dont blame the dog it’s all he knows. Get him into a dog training program.
Buy a kennel and every time he messes in the house put him in it! Treats when he does go outside! Buy him a little container for his toys so he can get them when he wants! But will say Yorkie’s are spiteful and will do what they want! Patience is the key!
um… she said he chewed up the kids clothes… not the kid… she never said he ever attempted to bite anyone let alone a child…
the dog is not a danger to anyone. if anything, the dogs life is in danger because someone decided to get him, knowing the situation he came from which would be alot of hard work to train him and retrain the humans…
the dog is not a danger to anyone. reread the post.
Sounds like the puppy has a lot of energy and just needs to learn about impulse control. Keep in mind, it takes awhile for dogs to get their puppy out and your dog is still technically a puppy. It’s just like with a toddler, patience and routine, positive reinforcement are all the best ways to go. It is also very normal for puppies to chew everything because this is how they observe the environment around them (just like a baby teething and chewing). This dog is not dangerous as some people have said above. The biting is due to lack of impulse control and being hyper, wanting to play. With proper training you will be fine.
I would reach out to some rescues and vets and see if they have any recommendations for trainers. That dog was in a horrible situation, probably knowing nothing else. I he true frustration, I really do. Best of luck for y’all
The Yorker probably lived his whole life in horrid conditions. Look into a vet that is trained in behaviors. When you have learned for 9 years to just go wherever it’s hard to break that. Pee pads might be your best friend for the time being and hopefully you can work on it from there.
Say or do nothing when he goes in the house ignore him! When he goes outside he gets praise and treats he will learn fast! They love attention even if it’s being yelled at! <3 Good luck you can do it!
I’m no help because I don’t care for small dogs. Anyway, I “fostered” a min pin reluctantly, and he also NEVER house-trained! Nastiest dog I ever had. 
That would be my outside dog for sure, crated inside at night or during bad weather
Poor little dog is really just an animal at this point, not a pet 
Have you spoken to your vet? There could be underlying issues, considering the place she came from. Keep in mind, it was raised in filth and allowed to potty wherever it pleased and that can take a lot of patience to train out of.
Contact a behavioral specialist. Theyll work with you, your hubby and the dog on both potty training and the reactivity to other people.
If you dont have the patience for it, the dog deserves a new home just as much as you deserve your sanity. Some times we try to do the right thing and help but it just ends up not being a good fit.
Give him a treat when he does potty outside tell him good boy. Use a kennel at night and when you leave the house. Also if he does go on the floor kennel him and tell him no. However i dont blame you if you dont keep him. Animals are alot and if he bites its a lawsuite. So rehime or put him down if needed.
Kennel the Yorkie and put him on a strict schedule.
Don’t keep the dog outside. He will be lonely. Get him in training classes. He has had a rough life. And he is old its literally all he knows. Or find him a home with a loving family that will love him. Im sure you keep yelling at him and that will get no where with training.
I house trained mine by kennel training him. Dogs won’t have accidents when in their kennel. He needs redirection. As for chewing up things he needs to have his own toys to chew up. He came from a home of doing what he wants to a home that he has rules.
Smaller dogs are very hard to potty train. Especially one who was allowed to urinate and dedicate inside his home his whole life. It’s a huge commitment to get a dog that’s come from a difficult past. My suggestions: continue to let outside frequently, but on a consistent schedule same time daily and positively reward him when he potty’s outside with a treat or “good boy” possibly crate train as well so in between these consistent potty breaks he remains in crate. My mom rescued a smaller breed dog with a similar story. Unfortunately, she just isn’t house broken and never will be. Pee pads are always an option, or doggie diapers with suspenders attached so they do not pull them off. As far as the biting goes I would keep him on leash as people enter out him in a sit position if he can sit and treat him if he stays sitting while allowing people to enter the home. And chewing up things … dogs will be dogs just say no and hold the object in their nose, but also remember if it’s something you don’t want the dog chewing then don’t leave it on the ground.
positive reinforcement, patience is key and remember you took on a rescue that in no way would be easy. It hasn’t been a year yet so give the little guy some time to adjust with the proper training. Also, those little terriers are feistier then the big terriers 
Good Luck! 
give little guy lots and love 
Feed. Him. A. Certain. Time. And. Don’t. Leave. The food. Out. Cept. The same. Time. And then take. Him. Out. Could. You. Imagine what. He. Went. Thru
My yorkie was rescued from a bad situation where he was outside in a muddy lot for the first 3 years of his life with no socialization other than when he was fed. I spent 2 hours in a tub with him scrubbing the mud out enough to cut the mats off him. He took months of patience with housebreaking and he still jumps on people when they come in but he does calm down after a minute. I say keep trying and give him lots of love.
One of my friends had to train hers to use puppy pads because he didn’t potty train for outside well. She had 2-3 set up in a corner
It sounds like you’re not bonding to this dog at all. When that happens, its hard to accept and work on bad behavior. You might just not be the best family for him.
Dog diapers and pee pads.
This is a senior dog that YOU made the decision to rescue and care for. Coming from such horrible living conditions is hard for an animal, and some never do snap out of it. Taking the dog to the vet is an option, they can recommend someone who can help you learn how to treat the dog properly rather than just getting rid of the poor thing.
You knew what you were getting into and now your b****ing??? You sound like an a*****e.
He may be puppy pad trained. Buy some disposable puppy pads and try it out.
I highly recommend this group. ONLY certified science based positive reinforcement trainers and behaviorists are allowed to answer questions posted. They can also help you find a positive reinforcement trainer/behaviorist near you. This dog came from a home where it was neglected please DO NOT use a shock collar or alpha/dominance based training techniques as that can worsen fear aggression and the potty problems.
I took in a older rescue and she was hard work to train but once she was house broken she was the sweetest thing I could have asked for.I used puppy pads and also taught her to go outside .Be persistent and you will see change .The reward that you will have after the work is done far outweighs the issues you had to address
Take the dog to the vet. There are obvious signs of severe stress. This dog lived in torment for years! If you can’t take care of him please take him to a rescue.
I don’t think you are cut out to rescue animals. You stated the neglectful conditions this dog has been living in and I can only assume it has been for it’s entire life. You can’t train this away but you can build trust and hopefully the dog learns a new way of doing things. This dog is traumatized so work with the dog not against it. Have puppy pads laid out and maybe an open crate like a play yard to contain the dog when you can’t supervise and play with and walk the dog. The dog is not doing this to you this is all the dog knows until you show them a new way and do it patiently. If you can’t do that then please find a reputable rescue to relinquish the dog to and do not get another rescue again.
They are so hard to house train. I’ve had 5. Kennel at night ,let out first thing in the morning. Things he should have neen taught as a puppy he was let go everywhere this will take alot of patience and time.
Try the grass ( Astro turf ) in ur yard or patio ! Be patient was from severe neglect takes time to get over the trauma treats work great too
They have dog diapers get a trainer and if not find someone who will take the dog with a loving heart doesn’t sound like that’s the case here …I understand your frustration I have the same feeling about a litter of cats that adopted our front porch… I admitted I cannot stand momma cat and as soon as she stops feeding them will find homes for all good luck
I have an anti social Yorkie I got at 8 weeks old. She is 6 now. She barks at me to go out many times a day. When I’m going to be gone I put a puppy pad down and she uses it don’t know what to tell you on retraining one that old but you will not get the aggressive behavior out of her when company comes.
Putting a harness and leash on him snd walking him will help. Also crating but you really need a good trainer.
If this dog is 9yrs old it is going to take a while to train, the dog doesn’t know any better, and will sense the frustration of the owners, just like children do. Patience and calmness is what it needs. Imagine at 9yrs old being let to shit and piss anywhere than taking to a home where it’s not allowed, how would you feel? If only dogs could talk English. And by the sounds of it, take it through the puppy stages, does it have toys to play with, to chew, select areas it’s allowed/Not allowed? Is the dog jealous of the child? I’ll be worried for the safety of the child and dog. Have you introduced your child to the dog, allowed playtime with both?
Calmness and patience is a key. Maybe the dog is traumatised from its past.
If your growling at the dog for its behaviour would not help either. It takes a lot to train an adult dog.
It’s just going to have to take patients. He came to you as a older guy set in his way which is no fault of his own. There has to be a schedule and structure. If you have no patience then you need to find a different home
Crate train and don’t put anything comforting in the pen, the pup is use to using the bathroom with soft carpet underneath, find a pen that fits its size so it won’t have the ability to urinate/poop in the pen but to just lay down and sit up. With the clothes, that’s tricky. You might have to do some training with treats and toys that the dog likes. Have a shirt from the child and a toy, when playing with the toy let the dog sniff/chew and then reward, then place the shirt and toy in view. If he goes after the shirt say no and do not reward, simply place the toy back in his grasp and reward. You’re trying to let the dog understand that playing with the toy results in treats and praise while clothing/other things are no-no’s. It’ll take time but I recommend you both to spend time with the dog on this. Also if you see the dog use the bathroom instantly move to the crate.
Look into local obedience schools that may help. Also look up crate training if needed.
Try puppy pads & crate training
What were you expecting? A perfect dog from what sounds like a hoarding situation? If you dislike this dog as much as your post suggests then do the dog a favor and find a rescue.
Have you tried walking the two of them together? Just an idea.
Have you tried keeping him outside in a fenced in back yard all day. With a bowl of water.
Why in the world are you trying to change this dog when you have a baby and a one who is going to start walking soon? 
let hubby do all clean up cuz HE is the one who WANTS the dog
Please keep a close eye on your baby, this dog should not be trusted
Poor dog has been through hell. Get a trainer
You don’t deserve to have a dog
I think you really tried and this dog has obviously been allowed through it’s life to piss and s*** in a house and chew up clothing I don’t think you can untrain them since it’s spent an entire life doing that… Out of compassion for the dog you could create a the ground rule that you will never under any circumstances touch piss or s*** from the dog 100 percent your husband’s responsibility if he chooses to keep it…and build a house for the dog which is not your own.
Seems like you’re not valued by this man as much as that dog is. The simple and easy fix is to get rid of that dog.
I’m in a similar situation, so I can relate and I truly feel for you. I hope for a favorable outcome for you. Good luck.
He’s a rescue from a terrible situation. Maybe you shouldn’t have a rescue if you can’t handle the fact that they need extra help and extra work. Do better to fix yourself instead of blaming an animal that doesn’t know any better than what it’s been taught it’s entire life.
Of course if you do the clean up why would your husband want to get rid of him. I think you gave it your all.
I had a German Shepherd mix that had gone through some traumatic living and did the same thing . Nothing worked until I noticed when she did finally go , she needed to be around my chocolate lab . So I brought them out together and within 2 weeks her indoor peeing and pooping stopped . I also use baby gates to confine her to a smaller part of the house with floors that are easier to clean .
Create him and only allow him out when he can be monitored by you or someone else
Don’t get rid of both that’s not fair