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Originally Posted by julesybabe  Hey all,
I read the general discussion for new yorkie owners--it was really helpful, but I'm looking for some additional tips. I was wondering if it's possible to train a yorkie to void in a litter box? I know that sounds ridiculous for a dog, but my husband and I both work during the day and I don't want to keep it kennelled all day. Also, I was wondering if yorkie pups chew on things. For example, can I leave a new pup by itself and not worry about it chewing on leather couches, cords, etc. If they do chew, how do you train them not to?
Any other helpful tips, advice, and training tips would be much appreciated. We are getting an 11 week old male for Christmas in our new home. I would appreciate some help. Also, what is the "maintainence" level of a yorkie? Are they high or low mantainence? Also, do they require shots every year? I just don't know what to expect! Thanks so much! |
It is possible to litter box train a yorkie, I had thought of doing that myself but then decided on using the washable potty pads just placed directly on the floor in a designated area. All puppys chew on things because they are teething so you should provide appropriate toys for him or her to chew on. A new puppy should be confined when you can't watch them at all times and especially while you are working. If they are left to roam your home while you are gone, you will come home to chewed up carpet, furniture and even worse, possibly electrical cords which could electrocute your baby. Please crate your yorkie or put him/her in an x-pen when you are unable to watch them for their safety and the safety of your belongings. All puppies are high maintenance and a yorkie probably more than others as they are such "people loving dogs" and due to their size most the time, require your undivided attention. All dogs and cats require puppy and or kitten shots with an annual rabies shot (depending on the laws in your state - could possibly be a rabies shot every 3 years instead of every year) as well as booster shots.
Good luck and congrats on your new addition - please read as much as you can in the training section and the general section of this forum and as much information as you can get on yorkies prior to bringing the little one home.