[bobohyde]

Oh for heavens sake! She obviously wants to be a good yorkie mom, so lets everyone just stick to the topic and try to help her be a good pet owner.

I usually get up much earlier than I have to so that I can make sure Columbo is taken care of before I do anything else. He is always first on the agenda. I feed him, change his water, then take him outside & make sure he poops. Then I start my day, take my shower, eat, etc. Columbo usually poops twice a day, after his breakfast, then after his dinner. Of course, peeing happens more. If he doesn't poop, then we stay outside or walk, etc. until he does. He's almost 9 now, so if by chance he doesn't go, he'll let me know when he has to. You still need to be vigilant about your puppy because he is so young. I would make sure after his morning meal that he pees and poops, then you take your eyes off him for a SHORT bit, but remember he will have to pee again pretty soon. His behavior will give you clues if he's thinking about going potty. If he's starts to go in a place where he shouldn't, you should be able to grab him fast, tell him "no no" and quick put him on the pad. If he is crying in the morning, can you give him a larger area, like maybe the kitchen with you, and use baby gates to keep him in so that he can run around but you still can keep a good eye on him? When your boyfriend is home with him, he needs to be consistent with this, also. He can have time out of his pen, just always be eyeing where he is, what he is doing. It really IS a lot of work with a puppy and very time consuming. But remember, if you put in the extra time and supervision NOW, it will pay off and you will have a well trained dog for the rest of his life and then it will be easy. It may take several months more of watching him like a hawk, but he will get it if you do this.