First of all, welcome to YorkieTalk. I am sorry you are having problems with your little one. Yorkies have a reputation for being difficult to potty train. It takes a lot of time, patience, and perserverance on your part.
And yes, Yorkies are very intelligent and tend to be very active and very demanding little dogs. That is one of their most endearing qualities.
I can't help with the crate training because I don't crate my dogs, but I can tell you that if you are patient and consistent and stay viligent your little guy will catch on to the potty rules at your house. My dogs are trained to go on potty pads -- soon after the first of the year I hope to have a play yard for them and I plan to retrain them to go outside with potty pads inside for use during the night and bad weather.
One of the big things to remember about yorkies is that they are a true terrier - very intelligent, somewhat stubborn, and bred to hunt. There are many excellent books available about yorkies, understanding their personality, and training. |