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ShortnSweet · 09-16-2005, 05:13 PM

I'm looking to get a Yorkie sometime in the next couple of months, but I have some questions. I've been doing research, but I'd rather hear from real, "live" people who own Yorkies than read it off of some article.

First, I live alone in a two-bedroom apartment. Will a Yorkie be content in a small space? I plan on walks and frequent trips out of the home, but I worry that a dog would be MUCH happier with a yard ...

Also, I know Yorkies can be difficult to potty train. I plan on crate training and using pee pads (since I'm in an apartment.) Are they really that much more difficult than other breeds? I potty trained my mother's miniature American Eskimo with little problems, just a few accidents.

Also, I was thinking of getting a playpen. Would this work as well as a crate? Will a playpen hold an older Yorkie? Will baby gates hold a Yorkie (my apartment has stairs). If I get a playpen, do I really need a crate?

Many of the neighbors in this community have dogs as well, some pretty large. How likely is a Yorkie to start a fight? I know they can be a bit rambunctious ...

In a year, I will be moving about 30 minutes away to a house with my friend. The house will be fenced. Do you think it will be difficult to go from pee pad training to having a yard as well? Do you think a move (albeit small) will upset my Yorkie?

What do ya'll suggest I do for socialization?

While I'm at work, would puppy day care be a good idea or should I leave her home alone for about 6 hours?

Okay, so that's probably enough for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions soon. And to anyone willing to tackle some of my questions, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

09-16-2005, 05:13 PM	#1
ShortnSweet YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	A Bunch Of Questions I'm looking to get a Yorkie sometime in the next couple of months, but I have some questions. I've been doing research, but I'd rather hear from real, "live" people who own Yorkies than read it off of some article. First, I live alone in a two-bedroom apartment. Will a Yorkie be content in a small space? I plan on walks and frequent trips out of the home, but I worry that a dog would be MUCH happier with a yard ... Also, I know Yorkies can be difficult to potty train. I plan on crate training and using pee pads (since I'm in an apartment.) Are they really that much more difficult than other breeds? I potty trained my mother's miniature American Eskimo with little problems, just a few accidents. Also, I was thinking of getting a playpen. Would this work as well as a crate? Will a playpen hold an older Yorkie? Will baby gates hold a Yorkie (my apartment has stairs). If I get a playpen, do I really need a crate? Many of the neighbors in this community have dogs as well, some pretty large. How likely is a Yorkie to start a fight? I know they can be a bit rambunctious ... In a year, I will be moving about 30 minutes away to a house with my friend. The house will be fenced. Do you think it will be difficult to go from pee pad training to having a yard as well? Do you think a move (albeit small) will upset my Yorkie? What do ya'll suggest I do for socialization? While I'm at work, would puppy day care be a good idea or should I leave her home alone for about 6 hours? Okay, so that's probably enough for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions soon. And to anyone willing to tackle some of my questions, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!