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Originally Posted by JENNGENE01_  I agree very much with sunyluvsma This is why there is a yorkie rescue. I am a vlounteer and foster mom for a yorkie rescue and this is the main reason why yorkies are surrendered. They just don't get trained if you crate them for more than two hours and this a fact. Yes yorkies like cave/den like areas but they aren't confined to that area they like to be able to go in and out as they please. We have so many yorkies in rescue that are crated for 14 hours a day and we do not agree with that at all just imagine drinking a gallon of water and being told to hold for eight hours could you do it?
My suggestion to you is secure a small area for the puppy enough room to play, potty, and rest. The number one reason dogs are put in rescue is houstraining and hyper active dogs which can be a result of crate training. |
I think your fact is just an opinion and not a fact. My yorkie is almost 100% potty trained(he's only 4.5 months). If he does have an accident it's by the door. I have also obienced trained him. Sit, Stay, come, down. IN my opinion most dogs are taken to the pount b/c the owner doesn't understand how much time and patience is needed in housebreaking a new pet. I know a lot of people who crate their dogs all day and they are all house broken. I never crated my doberman, but I received him already trained. When my yorkie is a little older I do not plan on crating him.