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If a pup or dog is not giving signals, then go by time. An hour for each month of age is the general rule for how long a pup can 'Hold it'. Also the 'key' times for pottying, waking up, after play and/or a nap, after meals, and just before bedtime.
The problem with 'punishing' a Yorkie is that sometimes they learn that Pottying is bad, not where they went was bad. Or they can develop a fear of the owner. In general, if a pup potties in the wrong place, it is considered the owner's fault, and in this instance, he was asleep, and you did not take him out when he woke up. So he should not have been punished. Crates should not be used for punishment.
To train a Yorkie, Positive Reinforcement is the best way. So reward him with tons of praise and a treat whenever he does something right. They learn quicker this way. |