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SirTeddykins · 08-06-2015, 12:19 PM

Hi OP,

I am glad to see so many members contributed with, what I hope, you see as good advice.

Since you like links here is one for you for the type of box I use for my boy who hikes his leg:

Amazon

Amazon
Like I said in a previous post, if you want him to run around the basement and feel that he is trained enough to do so i.e. the only issue w/the pee or poop is because he has no indoor pad option and outside is a threat, then I believe this set up would be ideal for you and your dog.

For what it's worth, I do believe you care about your dog or you wouldn't have bothered asking for advice. Naturally, we need to ask about things we're unsure of and, as experienced Yorkie owners, the only thing we're sure about in this situation is how bad the idea of a doggie door is for an unsupervised Yorkie. In addition to being maimed or killed by other animals, Yorkies are terriers and dig. When they are bored or stressed, they can dig manically and this could result in your dog digging into someone elses yard and getting killed by their pets, being stolen or running out into the road. There are so many reasons the doggie door is a bad idea and so I would strongly recommend that you discontinue use in this way immediately.

I know it's hard to let go of things that aren't working because you WANT them to work but we'd all feel bad if you came back here to tell us that your dog passed away and that was the way that you and your dog had to learn from this mistake. We're trying to prevent heartache and pain for you both and I hope that comes across in the responses here.

Good luck and please keep asking questions. Knowledge is not always innate and this holds true for all of us.

08-06-2015, 12:19 PM	#19
SirTeddykins aka ♥SquishyFace♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: n/a Posts: 1,875	Hi OP, I am glad to see so many members contributed with, what I hope, you see as good advice. Since you like links here is one for you for the type of box I use for my boy who hikes his leg: Amazon Like I said in a previous post, if you want him to run around the basement and feel that he is trained enough to do so i.e. the only issue w/the pee or poop is because he has no indoor pad option and outside is a threat, then I believe this set up would be ideal for you and your dog. For what it's worth, I do believe you care about your dog or you wouldn't have bothered asking for advice. Naturally, we need to ask about things we're unsure of and, as experienced Yorkie owners, the only thing we're sure about in this situation is how bad the idea of a doggie door is for an unsupervised Yorkie. In addition to being maimed or killed by other animals, Yorkies are terriers and dig. When they are bored or stressed, they can dig manically and this could result in your dog digging into someone elses yard and getting killed by their pets, being stolen or running out into the road. There are so many reasons the doggie door is a bad idea and so I would strongly recommend that you discontinue use in this way immediately. I know it's hard to let go of things that aren't working because you WANT them to work but we'd all feel bad if you came back here to tell us that your dog passed away and that was the way that you and your dog had to learn from this mistake. We're trying to prevent heartache and pain for you both and I hope that comes across in the responses here. Good luck and please keep asking questions. Knowledge is not always innate and this holds true for all of us.