Almost think that is what Yorkie owners should be called. It seems that I am hearing more and more on this issue about Yorkies being difficult to housebreak. I too am having issues with my 4 yr. old. Well, we think that's how old she is. The vet records and the papers didn't match and I didn't know until after I bought her. My new vet says she is between 3 1/2 and four at the very most. So I guess I will have to make up a birthdate for her. Back to subject: Her potty habits were brought on by her raising with other kennel dogs and not getting the proper care.--(we believe) Appears to have been taught to go on throw rugs. She is very loving and very loved. BUT--is still learning how to control her potty habits. She will not bark to let me know she needs out, but will bark to come in. In general, she doesn't bark much at all. We put her in the crate at night and when gone for extended hours. We now are allowing her to be in a square pen with a blanket and her doggy bed for daytime. Otherwise she is allowed to be with me outside (which is quite often on the farm) or by my side in the house when I can keep an eye on her. Right now the livingroom (her favorite place) is off limits.--