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I think anyone who comes on and asks questions is showing an interest in doing right by their pet.

globemaster, yorkies are notorious for being extremely difficult to train. My guess is that it will take longer to train this guy than your other dogs.

ALSO: how old is your dog? It's not uncommon to for yorkies take up to a year to be fully house trained.

Dogs can eat each other's poop, so I don't think that rubbing a dog's face in it is as objectionable as it would be for a human. However, one to two minutes is an ETERNITY. I agree with others that the basic idea is unecessary and outdated. Seriously, I second the suggestion to throw some water on the foor and then yell at your dog. I bet he will react the same way. He might be scared of your tone and a mess on the floor, but he doesn't necessarily connect that with his own body functions. I'd guess that the treats are probably doing more.

Assuming he is an adult, yes, you should probably take him out every three hours, or even two. If he's on a regular schedule, you should be able to determine when he'll need to go; after meals, excitable play, etc. Good luck!