Thank you to everyone for all the great advice. I did put puppy pads down where he's been pottying in the house and he did do both numbers on it while my husband was gone today (he somehow got his belly band off - I guess from playing with the other dog) but he also pottied off the pad and pooped in the kitchen. But my husband was gone most of the day which he normally isn't. PLUS he has only been here for two weeks. He knows he gets rewarded when he does his business outside.
Toby will lay beside me if I bring him to my recliner and he's tired.
The only issue my husband has with the belly band and puppy pads is that it is telling the dog he doesn't have to go outside to potty. I tend to agree with him but it could just be too soon to expect him to not potty in the house. Plus I understand yorkies have small bladders and he does drink a lot of water so it could be a combination of things. It's just unfortunate for my husband that he gets home before I do because he has to clean up the mess. LOL
I did order the book that was highly recommended on this website about owning a "second hand" dog. I can't wait to get it and read it.
We have a small crate but my husband doesn't want to crate him even though that's what we have done with our previous dogs.
I've looked for a new belly band at Petsmart and Petco but all I can find are actual diapers. This one is about wore out. I may have to go on line to buy one which I will do.
I will continue to read the threads on this website as they are very helpful and will keep everyone posted on Toby's progress if interested.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the helpful hints. If it isn't better in a month I may get a small playpen and try that next.
SWEET APPLE: By "cuddler" I mean lay next to me in the chair. His foster mom said she couldn't get him off her lap so it's probably just a matter of time.
Dianne