I would definetly take him out hourly and spend lots of time loving him in between..like you said you have only had him for hours so of course he is going to be scared and not know exactly where he is supposed to be going. I have rescued dogs that were 5 years old and not housebroken and had them broken in a couple weeks. Why are you keeping your pom and him seperate? I missed that somewhere?? Let them play together outside together and see how they interact...sometimes yes there is a set back for the dog you already have when the new dogs messes in the house but most likely he will learn from your pom where to go. The best trainer for Soleil was my other two dogs. Your yorkie could very well have been partially housebroken with the breeder...he is probably just confused with his new surroundings. Belly bands are great IF they do have accidents..buts it purpose isnt like a diaper..as for the teeth maybe he is losing his baby teeth?? Maybe the vet will know better. My husband didnt help with the training much either but thats ok..they were my idea and now he has the hang of what I was trying to accomplish with them. Take all your energy and put it into this dog and in a few weeks you will have a wonderful pet...he is just probably so afraid of you and your hubby. Alot of times with litters of puppies they will eat very fast to get the food...but in time when he realizes there isnt a real competition for food he will settle down. Just give him his portion and even if he gobbles it up he will learn that is all he gets until next time.
He is just gorgeous!!! What are their names???
Dawn |