There could be a number of things at play here. I read in a puppy book that for dogs eliminating is a good feeling, so the substrate they most often eliminate on becomes part of that association. So, basically, your task is to get her to do her business outside as many times as you possibly can in order to foster that association - grass, fresh air, sky above = good feeling.
Someone suggested putting a piece of carpet for her to use. I don't think it's a good idea for reasons above. Soon enough, all carpets in your house will become fair game. Heck, some dogs who are pee pad trained confuse carpet and rugs for pee pads sometimes because they have a somewhat similar feel on their paws.
Do you feed her on schedule? That may help you predict when she needs to go and take her outside after her meals. If she is so reluctant to go outside that she'll hold it for a while, then perhaps a good idea would be to keep her outside for a few hours on your day off. There's just so long that she'll be able to hold it as a puppy before she absolutely has to go. When she finally does, be ready with lots of praise and perhaps even treats (though, I personally prefer not to give treats for pottying, but your case maybe different).
Another thing you may want to try if you have a fenced yard is putting her out there in an xpen with some toys to keep her company. Eventually, she'll have to potty out there. Hopefully you can be there to praise her, but if not, she'll at least start to associate outside with potty. Remember, with these little ones, it's baby steps. Yorkies are definitely a challenge to potty train.
Good luck with your baby! She'll learn, hang in there! |