OH GOOD !! It's hard sometimes to tell when someone is joking
I agreed with limiting his water after 7 pm...That could really help - and I actually think something bigger for him to sleep in would work better for you - If he can't do anything but turn around in his little crate - he may not have a place to 'go' when he needs to - They usually take some time to 'potty' train ....They have really affordable X-Pens where you can set it up with food and an area on one end - he sleeps on the other side.
when they're so young and still learning - I used to feed Cheri - PUT her on her pad within 5 minutes after eating - you have to do this ALL the time - and if you are training him to go outside ...same thing - the first few months I took her outside every hour or 2 till she could hold it longer....I also have a cocker spaniel - They just LEARN how to go by themselves - yorkies need coaching ! Plus the fact that they really do have tiny bladders is the reason he goes so much.
Yorkies are FUN little dogs but they are a bit more work than your average Lab or Beagle...It's like having a full time job the first few months - your whole world revolves around training and teaching....but it's worth every minute !!
Do you have any pictures of your new puppy ? I'd love to see him.
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Originally Posted by Winston'sMom Of course we wouldnt throw him off a bridge, that was certainly a joke  Thanks for the advice and if I sound cranky its because I never seem to get any sleep. Also, i guess I dont think he is an idiot, he is just very independent I suppose. I wish that I knew how to make him stop peeing in his crate, that would really help, I guess I will try to get him to play more before bed but the thing is that when he is sleepy, you cant make him do anything other than sleep. |