Here's what I've been told: Small dogs are hard to housebreak because they are so small. Even a small apartment is so big to a Yorkie they can just run to the other side of the room and to them it's a whole nother part of the house, which makes it a perfect place for a bathroom. Also, dogs do not pee and poop out of anger towards you. Finally, scolding a dog after the fact doesn't work. After about 10 seconds the dog has no idea what you are scolding him for.
I would put down some pee pads, like I do for Ruger, and he does find them when he has to go. We still have a few accidents now and then, but I think that's part of owning a dog. |