You will have trouble as the winter progresses. We have had some bitter winters here and I'm sure it is worse where you are. If you pad train them and want to switch them in the spring time you should keep at least one pad near the door you would use to take them out.
I pad trained Gracie at first. When she got older I started walking her frequently and she started pottying outside. Some people take the pad outside with them to teach the dog to start going outside but I did not find that necessary with Gracie. I still keep a pad inside for when I am away or if she has to go during the night. She also still uses the pad when the weather is bad and I don't want to take her out in it. Personally, I find the pad convenient.
Some Yokies have very thin coats with no undercoat. It takes time to get a sweater or coat on a puppy to take them. Puppies usually cannot wait that long before they have to go unless you take them out very frequently. |