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HChellette · 04-13-2009, 03:21 PM

Welcome to YT!!!!

I agree with some of the other posters, it sounds like Killer has too much freedom this early in the game. Crate training would probably be a good idea for you, if you're able, but staying in the crate for eight straight hours would be a strain on his little bladder. Have you considered litter box training him? This was the issue that I ran into with Silvia, who is very small (less than 3lbs) and I was always worried about her having to hold it for so long. DH and I both work full-time and Silvia is alone from 7AM-3PM everyday. The litter box option has been a wonderful solution for us, and we actually made it a permanent one, because it worked out so well. Here is my post on it, in case you're interested: Litter Box Training Your Yorkie

04-13-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
HChellette Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana Posts: 168	Welcome to YT!!!! I agree with some of the other posters, it sounds like Killer has too much freedom this early in the game. Crate training would probably be a good idea for you, if you're able, but staying in the crate for eight straight hours would be a strain on his little bladder. Have you considered litter box training him? This was the issue that I ran into with Silvia, who is very small (less than 3lbs) and I was always worried about her having to hold it for so long. DH and I both work full-time and Silvia is alone from 7AM-3PM everyday. The litter box option has been a wonderful solution for us, and we actually made it a permanent one, because it worked out so well. Here is my post on it, in case you're interested: Litter Box Training Your Yorkie __________________ I'm a Mickey Lover, Breast Cancer supporter, and Mom to Silvia, Zubu, Rolie, Raffiki, Quillo, Kuzco, Dory, Nemo, and Pongo! Last edited by HChellette; 04-13-2009 at 03:22 PM.