OMG - you're just like I was when I first got Sadie - worrying over every little detail - I was a nervous wreck to be getting such a tiny dog. I set my ex-pen up in my kitchen which is very large. I brought her home in August and by December she was sleeping in my bed - which I felt REALLY felt bonded us together completely.
I was sooo glad to get rid of that ex-pen in my kitchen!!!!! Of course, now that she's 3 years old, she pretty much has the run of the house - BUT she still has her share of peeing "mistakes". Although she's pretty much pee pad trained, she still pees on the family room carpet when I'm at work.
But this is pretty much part and parcel of owning a Yorkie - they're are definitely difficult to train - but in my opinion - definitely worth the trouble for all the love and happiness they bring to your life!!
Pat |