Hi , I am coming late to this thread, and read the whole 7 pages > I am sorry you are feeling like some YT'ers are being mean to you .However these are opinions of how they are feeling and thinking. Some , with a lot of experience with Yorkies and training them. no one is here to attack you. PLease try not to take anything personal or feel attacked, by what anybody suggests . It is only suppose to be helpful guidelines, take it or leave it. Of course you do not have to respond to each and every one of us. I see that your looking for answers and solutions to help you problem solve behavioral problems with your little male yorkie.
What I have gathered is you have owned him for several months and you have tried crate training him for a long time. I have not used this method myself, however believe it is only suppose to be used briefly and only for short periods of time. The puppy is allowed outside to potty ever half hr. or 20 min at first , then placed back in the crate around the clock . A very young pup cannot hold it's bladder for very long . If the pup has accidents while in the crate this means he is in the crate far too long .
What I have always done to potty train my pups is use pee pads. My pups would potty in the same spot, therefore placing a potty pad where she most likely would go , she peed on the pad. Then learned to poo the same way .
It takes an extreme amount of PATIENCE to work with a puppy, and giving the puppy an enormous amount of attention is what is needed in the yorkie breed to require a loving, trusting, bond between Owner and Dog. Yorkies do require , a great deal of attention and human bond in order to thrive. If a yorkie does not recieve this care then the yorkie is not going to develop into a mature, or secure dog. I am guessing this is what is happening here to your male yorkie.
My female Yorkie is 18 months old. She is completely potty trained to use the pee pads, no Accidents whatsoever. She has full access to the apt . I am also a stay at home Mother, ANd have a 3 1/ 2 month old puppy .
I just want you to know that it is not to late for you to turn all this around. Your yorkie is needing you badly , and wanting your love, attention and most of all your patience , kindness , and desire to be with you .
He is too old to be in a cage/crate anymore. If you could think about trying puppy pads? Blocking off your kitchen is fine, use a gate or something . However, remember your yorkie wants to be a member of your family too. He is craving it. This is why he cries at night.
In a lot of ways your correct, Yorkies are different from others dogs, this is what makes them so Special and not everyone can apreciate them or love them for what they are. If your unable to, then I am certain somebody here on YT will jump at the opportunity to adopt your beautiful little boy
