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Originally Posted by pinklady  Okay, I do have another question for you. I keep him crated when I can't watch him, but feel bad about him being in there so much, so many times I have put in a small soft blanket, or towel, and have put stuffed animals in with him as he likes to play with those. However, after just a few days, he ends up pooping on his items! Now if there's nothing in the crate with him, this seldom happens. I know that most dogs won't potty where the bed and food is, so I don't understand why he does this. Any ideas? I also crated trained my cocker when she was a puppy and this wasn't an issue. This is the first male I've ever had so I'm wondering if it's a male thing or what? |
Yorkies are terriers first, companion dogs second. He is ticked with you and I am not that surprised. If you have to crate him a lot, why not give him more space as he is a young dog, and use an xpen instead to put him somewhere safe when you are busy or out. He would have room to play with toys, chews, room for a bed, food water and a potty pad. Most Yorkies are much more needy high energy dogs than many people realize.
Make sure you are making the time to play with him, walk him, socialize with him and wear him out essentially. Then he is ready for a long nap while you go do whatever it is you want to do.
A dog trainer I work with told me not that long ago that when I am considering keeping a puppy for showing/breeding etc, the first question I have to ask myself is do I really want to be a slave to this dog or let it go for a pet? She is right and is something any dog owner needs to consider before they get a puppy and certainly live it after they have the puppy.
Multiple dogs doesn't helpthe situation as many people think having more than one will keep each other entertained. Not the case as each will be added to what is wanted from you so you have more needy four legged animals you are servant to.