Some treats to reward for going potty in the right place.
Puppy proofing:
Mine shreds puppy pads or any other paper product like there is no tomorrow. I had to get a "little rascals indoor litter box" It has something to hold the pad and washable fake grass. Also, I had to put an exercise weight on the grass or she drags that out. The indoor box helps a lot since I live in a condo and it is hard to get in and out all the time due to the stairs, crappy weather, etc. (Yes, she is a feisty one.)
I also recommend a play pen. That way you can set her down in a room and go do the laundry or whatever. Otherwise you don't know what he could be doing, lol.
I have a medium dog play pen. She has plenty of room for blanket, food, water and her litter box and does well in there. It also has a top cover, in case my cat would wants to jump in she can't. She thinks her play pen is her den and is happy with it.
Bitter apple spray, in case the little one decides something needs to be chewed on, like furniture or wooden base boards. I prefer that to soap and cayenne pepper. The apple spray is not toxic and has to be more natural than soap.
Keep plenty of options for chewing that are safe-small bones, plastic toys, even a few ice cubes. The teething stage seems pretty intense.
I put a large area rug from Walmart over the living room carpet as well. It can take a pee pee accident or vomit and I am a lot less upset than I would be with my good carpet. I take the carpet scrubber to it every few weeks.
Vinyl floor covering and furniture coverings are helpful. Furniture legs can be covered with heavy cardboard and masking tape, then spray with bitter apple spray.
It has been an adventure. Finally she is calming down after 8 months.
I love my Yorkie, but I also like my home.
