Rachel......
I have had Lilly for 2 1/2 months.......I seem to think we got them around the same time.
Anyway, I can fully appreciate your frustrations, and the feeling of wanting to "undo" ......I couldn't believe I had gotten myself talked into getting a puppy in the fall.......and then I read on here AFTER getting her how difficulty Yorkies can be to train.
That initially scared me. I had lots of doubts about the decision to get her but didn't want to tell anyone in my family that. Actually, we had 2 yorkies at first, and after a serious melt down, we took one back to the breeder.
Well, I am happy to report that we are doing okay in the training department. She hasn't gone inside in quite a few days. Even with all the snow (2 ft +), we have managed to get her outside. We do the crate at night and when we leave the house. During the day, if someone is here, she is allowed out, but she does go out ever couple hours. I have a "potty book" by the door that everyone writes in telling the time she went out and what she did (he..he..) That helps me know if I should really be watching her closer. I don't want to just drag her outside all the time. I want her to tell me she needs to go out. Right now she does go and just sit by the door. I have her ring a bell right before we go out, but she does not do that on her own yet. She just sits there until you notice her.
Well, I have rambled. I just wanted you to know that I really know how you feel..........but can't imagine doing this with small children. I have teenagers who can help.
Lori |