I will be getting my (8 to 9 week old) yorkie puppy in a few days. I'm getting conflicting information on feeding and training the puppy. I plan on crate training the puppy.What I have been told and read regarding crate training recommends a crate just big enough for the puppy/dog to walk in, turn around, and lay down in. The puppy is to be taken out doors shortly after eating. The wanted behavior is reinforced with praise and reward. I have also read that yorkie puppies should be feed 3 times a day and yorkie adults twice a day. The breeder recommends keeping food, water, and a pee pad in the crate with the puppy. She states that the puppy should have free access to food and water. I have the ability to come home at lunchtime every day. I thought the solution would be to feed/potty train in the morning before work, lunchtime, and after work. The breeder told me she thought that was still too long of a time spand for the puppy to be without food. Any thoughts? or Advice?
