I just got my little yorkie for Christmas. She is the BEST present EVER! I'm trying to crate train her at night. Eventually, I really don't mind her sleeping in bed with me, but right now she isn't completely potty-trained and I'm a little afraid of smushing her (she's only 1lb, 4oz). It's only been 5 nights, but she still cries an awful lot.
Here's what I've done:
Put the crate in the dining room, covered in a soft mat with a towel and one of my shirts inside.
Someone told me that when they cry it's because they need to potty and don't want to do it in their crate. Well, by the time she cries (or rather, I hear her cry) and I go get her, she's already pottied in the crate.
Is it wrong to put the crate in my bedroom? I thought you were supposed to keep the dog removed from you, but I'm thinking this would help me hear her faster and might help keep her from pottying in her crate.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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