[YorkieRose]

Originally Posted by backwardsrain

My theory is that the bigger a dog is, the easier it is to house train, and the better house trained it gets. For example, Jackson is a bigger Yorkie, about 15-16 lbs or so, right? My Jax is 10 pounds, he's also pretty big, and he's pretty well house trained too. My dad has a 5 pound Yorkie that he worked really hard on house training, from the time he got it as a puppy. He's semi-retired, spends all his time with his dog, he's not neglectful at all. Still not remotely house trained. My dad just takes him out every few hours to pre-empt the inside accidents.

So my theory is that size has something to do with it. It's toy breeds in general who have this problem, not just Yorkies.

YorkieRose--I have a similar problem with mine, although they are well house trained when on hardwood and linoleum, they totally forget everything when allowed to go into the back of the house, which is carpeted. So I use baby gates to block them off from the back of the house. They are trustworthy in the front of the house and roam free there. Don't know if that's workable in your house but it's what I would try.

Gates are used all over my house...and all is well most of the time...but at least once a month she gets out because my husband forgets to lock one...she uses her nose to push them open...He is the one with the college education and a little Yorkie can out smart him...LOL