[Saragp]

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

Here are my opinions.

With regards to the pooping: First, know that 13 weeks is awfully young to expect him to be housebroken. If he's not having pee accidents, you are waaaay ahead of the game! If you do catch him pooping outside, make a party, be excited and give him a tasty treat. If you catch him pooping inside, say "no" loudly and hussle him outside to finish. Do not punish him. When you find poop after the fact, you only have one option - roll up a newspaper and hit your own head while repeating these words: "I should have been watching, I should have been watching." He will eventually catch on!

With regards to the whining - my advice is to IGNORE IT COMPLETELY! Many here will probably advocate a softer approach, but I think any response you make will reinforce the behavior whether you comfort him, fuss at him, or whatever. Try to never go to him when he is making noise! You might also give him a hot water bottle to snuggle up to and/or leave a radio playing softly. There are also supposed to be some pheromes (spelling?) available that are soothing to dogs - haven't tried them myself.

Can't wait to see the pictures! What did you name him?

You took the words right out of my thoughts! I concur!!!