[yorkielover916]

Using the crate for punishment isn't a good thing. but maybe that is how he thinks it will solve her potty training issue I had to talk w/ my DH about that b/c he would use the crate to punish my two older dogs(non yorkie) and he finally understood that that is suppossed to be their "home" within their home. He also may not want the responseability of taking care of the puppy while you are at work. you may want to try a x-pen w/ her crate, bowl of food and water out at all times and a pee pad so she can learn to go potty on them. if you cant get a sitter that may be your best thing to do. Good luck w/ the BF.... he may just miss your undivided attention and blame the puppy for it.