I don't keep her in her crate while I'm gone. I would never expect her to hold her pee while I'm gone. Plus she needs room to run around. For now she has the whole bathroom and once she's 100% potty trained she will have the whole living room. She has been using the pads on her own about 90% of the time. I just want her to be crate trained so she would be used to it for car rides or in case she has to be in her crate (ex. vets office). So far, I have let her sleep with me because I don't have the heart to hear her cry.
I try my best to go home during lunch, but it may not always work. I am getting an apartment closer to work so I can leave later, get home earlier, and go home during lunch. I thought about getting someone to take her out and play with her. I have also thought about doggy day care. From the day I have gotten her until yesterday she has had people around and my sister's dog was with her. I am joining Yorkie groups so she will see other dogs. I can't do this until she has had all of her shots. Also, my friends dogs and her will play. Again, I'm waiting for her to get all of her shots to do this. I have thought about her socialization skills and that is one of the reasons I asked this question. Thanks for you replies. I might just try crate training her on the weekend while I'm home. On the weekdays I will just let her play around. |