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Avi · 08-28-2008, 08:42 AM

I have an 8 yr old Yorkie that I adopted this spring. I am usually gone about 9.5 hours a day, and he is totally fine. He just sleeps all day and he pees outside when I get home. He has never made a mistake inside, he is really trained to go outside.

But now that winter is coming, my commute may be longer and I may be gone 10.5 hours a day. Can he hold it that long??? Can I train him to use pads or is he too old for that? I'm so worried that he will try to hold it and it will be bad for him.

Thanks in advance for any help!

08-28-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
Avi YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 7	8 yr old goes outside, can I train to use pads? I have an 8 yr old Yorkie that I adopted this spring. I am usually gone about 9.5 hours a day, and he is totally fine. He just sleeps all day and he pees outside when I get home. He has never made a mistake inside, he is really trained to go outside. But now that winter is coming, my commute may be longer and I may be gone 10.5 hours a day. Can he hold it that long??? Can I train him to use pads or is he too old for that? I'm so worried that he will try to hold it and it will be bad for him. Thanks in advance for any help!