First I would like to say welcome to YT!!
If he has never been crated then this could be the reason he is whining so much when you put him in it. I wouldn't suggest putting him in a traveling crate...the wire one is so much better...he will get more air this way. Personally I feel (from reading your entire post) that he is crated way too much. Do you have small children or another animal that might step on him? Is this the reason that you crate him so often when you are home? Yorkies are just like babies. They are a tiny little dog that loves to be held, cuddled and played with. To me, it sounds like you don't have time for all of this and, that's ok. You probably should have gotten a different breed that didn't need this kind of attention. I had bought 2 different yorkie books before I bought my first (I now have 2). I learned so much in those 2 books. I was prepared for what I was getting myself into. If you truly believe that this little guy isn't for you I would suggest maybe seeing if the breeder would give you your money back, and if not maybe you could rehome him. It won't do you or the pup, any good if you are always frustrated with him...I'm really sorry that he isn't working out for you. Yorkies are a wonderful little dog...I can't even imagine my life with out my 2...If I lived closer...I would be glad to take him off your hands....If you don't want to give him up maybe you could look for a book or two on yorkies. You will also get alot of support on this forum..there are alot of wonderful people here.
Good Luck and don't give up!
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