[gemy]

Well in my opinion an open house plan is perfect for a small play pen or Xpen. And again while no one has said this, a four year old should not be correcting a puppy Yorkie. Gently or not. Four year olds, do not have the co-ordination and balance, after all they are still themselves getting their feet under them.

Your pup needs to be kept in their play pen, until you walk, exercise, play, train with them. And that needs to happen for a pup a whole lot over the day. Puppies needs tons of exercise in short bursts, and then safe nap time.

Of course you knew this when you decided to get a pup of any breed. How-ever as I am sure your research high-lighted small Yorkie pups are not the best mix with small human children. Yorkies are very vulnerable given their small size. After all the standard calls for 6-7 lbs, a human child at 4yrs old weighs thrice that.

Puppies of any breed require for the short term a very large commitment of time and training. When they grow up they require only a large commitment. Exercising daily, training daily, being a part of your household.

I wish you well with your pup