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Kelli · 10-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Welcome to the forum. I am also a new joiner. Patience and more patience are necessary to this type of ownership! I was ready to give up on mine and now you would have never guessed there was a potty problem. I never totally trust my yorkie because this only allows a freedom that should not be given. I have read so many good replies to you on your questions. Consistence is the key to the housebreaking. We are currently using an oven timer to go off every 2 hours as a reminder to US that our dog may need to go out. She only barks in the morning and not during the day to go out. Otherwise the dog expects us to read her mind. Be very observant. I have noticed that if I ask Mitsy if she needs to poop, she will literally sniff her behind and make a circle with a little tap dance which means YES!!!! But again, try to put your dog out on a schedule.

The crate: Yes, put them in the crate if you are unable to watch them. They will learn to make this their home. Just like children, they may fuss at first, but you must be strong. Mitsy now will lounge in hers on her own when I have her loose. I tell her: "Good Dog" when she voluntarily visits her crate.

Yes, when you take the dog to be neutered, have them do all the tests as another forum member has mentioned. It is a safety factor for your dog's health.

I hope this gives you some comfort. My dog just has to look at me with those eyes of love and that is why I stand strong with the rules of Yorkie Love and Companionship; because it is worth it!

10-26-2010, 10:18 AM	#6
Kelli Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 19	Learning to Live with your Yorkie or Shorkie Welcome to the forum. I am also a new joiner. Patience and more patience are necessary to this type of ownership! I was ready to give up on mine and now you would have never guessed there was a potty problem. I never totally trust my yorkie because this only allows a freedom that should not be given. I have read so many good replies to you on your questions. Consistence is the key to the housebreaking. We are currently using an oven timer to go off every 2 hours as a reminder to US that our dog may need to go out. She only barks in the morning and not during the day to go out. Otherwise the dog expects us to read her mind. Be very observant. I have noticed that if I ask Mitsy if she needs to poop, she will literally sniff her behind and make a circle with a little tap dance which means YES!!!! But again, try to put your dog out on a schedule. The crate: Yes, put them in the crate if you are unable to watch them. They will learn to make this their home. Just like children, they may fuss at first, but you must be strong. Mitsy now will lounge in hers on her own when I have her loose. I tell her: "Good Dog" when she voluntarily visits her crate. Yes, when you take the dog to be neutered, have them do all the tests as another forum member has mentioned. It is a safety factor for your dog's health. I hope this gives you some comfort. My dog just has to look at me with those eyes of love and that is why I stand strong with the rules of Yorkie Love and Companionship; because it is worth it!