Hello!
When I brought my pup home at four months old we had an exercise pen waiting for him in the kitchen. We took him outside for housebreaking ever hour and sometimes 1/2 hour. Even so he did have accidents in the pen.
As far as the crate is concerned, we purchased a small crate, just large enough for him to sleep, stand, and turn around. This was the recommendation of the breeder. She also recommended that he sleep in his crate an night with a towel over the crate. He was quiet from the first day we brought him home. To this day he sleeps in his crate with a "lights out" and his towel. Perhaps your pup will not whine so much if the towel is placed over his crate.
Lots of good luck with your puppy. You are going to love being a Yorkie owner! |