I agree with all of the above posts. Whether you decide to use the pee pad or go 100% outside depends on your particular situation. Do a search and see all the excellent threads that have been posted on the subject. Yorkies are totally worth the trouble to housebreak. I doubt you'll regret your decision to get one. They are amazing dogs. In my mind, the key to housebreaking is consistency, praise, and restricting the dog's access within the house. Don't give your puppy run of the house. This allows the pup to sneak off and find a private place to potty. When they're always in sight, you pick up on their cues that they need to go out. Crate training works well in that respect. Good luck, Bo and I welcome you to YorkieTalk!
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