If shredding the pee pads is a problem, you can use washable ones. When you are home, I would have him tethered to you, so you can watch him. If not, an x-pen would probably work.
These links might help you. Raising a puppy and dog is a lot of work, but the rewards are infinite. Good luck.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...w-parents.html http://drsophiayin.com/docs/articles...earns2Earn.pdf