Our little Mia is about a year old. For so long I would take her outside if she woke during the night, thinking she had to pee. I spent many cold evenings outside with nothing happening. Finally, this is funny, I put a golf club next to my bed. So if she woke during the night I would rap on her crate with the club. I would say quiet, go to sleep. She would go back to sleep. I think she woke up and was lonely or bored, and wanted to be entertained. She now sleeps thru the night without waking, if she wakes early I will take her outside to pee. I do not speak to her until I AM READY TO GET UP. She has learned to play quietly until I am up and ready to care for her. It seriously amazes me how teachable and willing to please these little yorkies are. She is a dream girl. If I am sick and unable to get out of bed, I give her a few toys and she will play by herself, and wait for me to be able to move. It is awesome. |