We had our puppy out for a walk around town yesterday for the first time. We got the expected "Awwwww's" and "he's so cute" remarks as we walked (which he does very well on a leash). However, anyone who has or had a Yorkie, or knows someone with a Yorkie, felt obligated to tell us their war stories. You know, the dog who is two and still not housebroken, the one who destroys the house, and our worst fear, the one with ALL the chronic health problems, including one who needed surgery on her hip before reaching one. Yikes, scared the heck out of us. Now we are worried that we may not have what it takes to care for this pup. I want him to be able to spend evenings with us without constantly worrying if he is off doing his business behind the couch. Two years???? Please, tell me it's not true!! Is is quicker to housebreak or paper train? How do we avoid hypoglycemia? While training, I was told not to leave food and water available, is that what's best for him? Oh man......
Thanks,
Liz