Okay... new member here. My Yorkie's name is Bauer. Very smart one year old male who has attended the Petco beginner course. However, he is still not potty-trained and to be perfectly honest, I'm more frustrated with this than my wife knows - which is why I'm here and not on a muscle-car forum.
I've read all kinds of articles saying how hard male yorkies are to train, tips & tricks, methods, etc... Well, I've decided to get 'professional' help locally - most likely have someone come out to the house.
Question:
Do you think this is the best decision? My wife and I both work but this frustration I feel is starting to take a toll on me. Why can he hold it for sometimes up to nine hours and other times not for 10 minutes. Why does he not give indicators? Why, why why...
Additionally, he's not the relaxed around other dogs (although not aggressive) and still bites every-so-often.
Do yorkies benefit from a professional trainer? Have I given up on him? - not yet, but I do feel like a professional is in that career for a reason, much like I'm in mine - b/c they're good at it.
I guess I just needed someone to vent to and to re-affirm my thoughts. lol.
Here's a pic of my little guy.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...nuf/Binker.jpg