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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure  I understand completely...I do...been in your shoes about 5 years ago and learned a very valuable lesson why Yorkie's should be with their Momma's till 10-12 weeks!
Before I knew of "x-pens"...I actually used a travel size playpen and placed it next to my bed. One end had a piddle pad and the other side had a soft bed.
I always attempted using the playpen every night and anytime I could not be right there with her but, the minute I heard her calling me...I took her out. A 7 week old puppy doesn't know it's being rewarded when it's still in need of comfort...but, that's my opinion on that.
It's going to be a tough go in the beginning but, it will get better! 
ps...maybe you could send out your BF to Walmart to grab a cheap travel size playpen...they're open in CA 24 hours!  |
About the BF...did I ever mention he is the most AMAZING PERSON IN THE ENTIRE WORLD????
I went back to work the first time tonight since we picked her up, and I was TERRIFIED. Noli wasn't happy in the makeshift pen and the BF couldn't stand it anymore. He spent the entire night while I was at work getting Noli used to the crate. He got her to go in (with prompting), sit quietly, and then wait until he said OK to leave. OMGGGGGG she was so good for him. Spent almost the entire time napping. Woke up once and moved around a bit, didn't fuss, then went back to sleep.
I came home and she woke up...Boyfriend showed me how good she was and how to properly let her out. PERFECT. We had her pee and poop (though it was a bit hard getting her to poop - actually just catching her as she started and brought her to the paper (she's about 80% good for pee, much much less for poop - considering where's she's gone most times
). Practiced with the crate a bit, then put her in again for the night. Hopefully. We'll see how the late hours go. I'll let you guys know tomorrow!!!
