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Permalink Reply by Lou Ann Lemaster on December 27, 2008 at 4:07pm

The sitting position is natural, so don't worry about that.

Potty training is fun, isn't it...LOL! I would take Duncan out as soon as he woke up, and walk him around the yard on the leash (our yard wasn't fenced in then) for about 10 minutes, playing a little bit. When he did go potty, I would make a fuss with good boy and treats and petting. After naps, I would again take him out right away for about ten minutes. Took him out about every two hours inbetween naps. I also have piddle pads down, but he seem to know to go to those right away, so there I was lucky.

It just take patience, and a little work. Don't yell if they miss; watch them for signals such as sniffing the floor in circles or leaving the room to do their business. Corgis are very smart dogs, so if you take your time and be patience, they will catch on pretty quick.

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Permalink Reply by Jessica on December 27, 2008 at 8:18pm

Try to be patient with him, he doesn't understand. Maybe try to save the rag that you clean his messes up with and toss it outside. When you notice him sniff it outside, praise him. Let him know that is where you want him to go. Also, don't let him see you clean up his inside messes. It might make him think that it is ok, and kind of a reward to watch you clean up after him.

Have a certain word or phrase that you say when it is time to go out. I ask my little one "Do you need to go potty outside?" He barks and I praise him for it. Also, pick a certain area of the yard for him to go at.

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Permalink Reply by Cindi on December 28, 2008 at 9:53am

I use a very specific method. Now your little one is just a baby and you'll have to be consistent with what you do use. Also, don't have too high expectations. That's a biggie. Also, if you work and your little one is left alone for long periods, it will take longer to potty train. Ready?

1. Get a crate. No larger than to stand up, lie down and turn around. Any larger and puppy will pee and poo in one end and sleep in the other. If he makes a mess, just clean it up. Use a good enzyme cleaner and not household cleaners. Using a ribbon, hang a small bell on the door.

2. The order of this is important, so follow it closely:
a. Leash your pup and say, "Outside." Go to the door.
b. Ring the bell (which has been placed at nose height)
c. Open the door and say "Let's go potty."
d. Take your pup, on leash, to the potty spot
e. Say, "go potty."
f Be patient!
g When your pup pees, praise him and give him a small treat you have in your pocket. Rewards need to be immediate.
h. Say, "go poopy" or something similar.
i. Be patient!
j. Same as above...give reward immediately.
k. When your pup is done, say "Inside" and go inside the house, on leash.

It works when done the same way every time. No play until potty. And if you play after potty, remember to let your pup go potty again before coming inside.

What happens if he doesn't potty...

Either he goes into his crate for a few minutes and you try again. Or you tether him to you by his leash. If he starts to do the circle-sniff, immediately take him outside using the above. Remember you have a baby and every time he eats, drinks, plays or gets up from sleeping he has to go. Also, because he's little, he has to go more often. And just like getting up with a baby at night, he may have to go through the night. Do the routine and immediately put him back to bed.

No scolding. No newspapers. No yelling. Otherwise he'll hide and not tell you he has to go. Get a good enzyme cleaner (and not the stuff from Wal-Mart) and keep any area he has accidents in very clean.

Be patient and you'll do great and have a pup that tells you every time he has to do his business!

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