I had the same problems with Carter. I'm still trying to crate train him, and I set my alarm for four hours after we go to bed so I can take him to his potty pad.
What if you tried the crate in the laundry room and leave it open so he could get to the potty pad if he needed to? I have no idea if that would work, I'm a new yorkie owner as well. Just a thought, though.
I feel your pain. After a week of having him I was exhausted and wanted to give him back. I decided I was too enamored and would miss him too much, but he is still frustrating a lot of the time. I'm hoping he's just being a puppy and will grow out of a lot of the frustrations, and hopefully he'll potty train.
I do plan on taking him to a trainer when he finishes his shots, and the trainer I contacted said she would help in housebreaking as well. Maybe this is an option for you too?
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