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Originally Posted by Lil Bit  Hello, I have two 5 month old Yorkies (Alfie & Chloe) Alfie & I attend puppy classes primarily because Alfie was a lil withdrawn when I first bought him, potty training is one of the things they teach in class, here is what I have learned... first of all, keeping your baby in a crate during the night is best, taking your pup outside if possible first thing upon awakening for 10 minutes then back in. If you are leaving food down all day, then she will most likely poop several times during the day, the rule is morning put food down for 10 - 15 minutes let her eat, then pick up her food, do not feed her till you get home from work, then put her back out to do her business then back in. as for teaching them, I was taught to put water down for 10 minutes, bring water back up and put the dog out for 10 min. bring water down every 45 minutes then repeat process, this teaches the dog that after she drinks, she needs to go out to eliminate (you may want to try this on a weekend as it does require your full attention) we are almost done with the classes, my babies are not 100 percent potty trained but looks like they are getting better, they are now liking the idea of going outside for a lil while. Hope this help.... also a good idea to give her a treat after she has done something you want for her to do. |
Actually, most yorkie breeders will tell you(and you can also read online), that little dogs need food accesible to them 24/7 until about a year old. Mine have always been free fed, and they all poop twice a day, just like dogs that are on eating schedules. You have to remember, little dogs can get hypoglycemia if they don't eat, and they may not feel like eating on the schedule you set up for them.