Wow, yeah, expecting way too much at 8 weeks old lol. She's a baby! Some Yorkies aren't fully potty trained until 6 months - one year old.
I promise you the worst will be over soon. I remember Jackson as a pup and having to be on that strict routine schedule was difficult. But stick with it. Don't leave room for failure. If she went outside and didn't potty, she's back in the crate or tethered to you at all times. Just keep trying.
I remember just trying to not even let Jackson fail. If I knew he was likely going to have to poop or pee, he was leashed to me, or in his crate until he went. After he went he would get his free fun time. And after every outdoor potty, praise praise and treats!! I remember finally letting my guard down, texting on my phone or something small, and that's when I'd look up and see him peeing. ARGHH, it was frustrating. But Jackson was 90% potty trained by 5 months old. It just took patience and consistency with our schedule. He's 6 now but has had complete free roam of the house since 9 or 10 months old and always been well behaved, so you'll get there.
Last edited by Britster; 10-11-2014 at 09:38 PM.
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