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matese · 08-31-2015, 01:14 PM

Welcome to YT, you have this little boy just one week, some rescues / adopted babies need more then one week to adjust to new surroundings, new smells, new schedules and most importantly new ppl. You say he is ok with your wife, but not you, you said prev. owner was a lady. Maybe he is not use to men, not use to deeper voice. Remember he was taken from the only person he knew, now he comes to you, a stranger, speak in low tones to him, try hand feeding him to build trust in you and to bond with you, play roll the ball with him, take him for walks, try training him to sit, stay, come etc. this all builds a bond and trust in you. Never raise your voice to him, yell or holler this will only cause him fear of you.... As for doing his business out doors, feeding times MUST be the same time every day, take him out side 20 or 30 minutes after he eats, if he makes in the house before the time you take him out, take him out anyway. He needs to know at a certain time he goes out. Dogs have a built in time clock, they are creatures of habit.They NEED a schedule. Feed and take out to potty the same times every day, consistency is the key word in potty training....no doggie door, he will adjust to that. I have an adopted boy, he was 2.5 y/o when I got him, he is now 4 y/o. He had to learn his new name, learn what pee-pee was and what poo-poo was, every time he peed I would do the happy dance, clap my hands, give him a treat and say good boy pee-pee, the same thing when he would poop, repeat the same words for each action, what ever the words are that you choose it must be the same words. He may have a fear of going out side, your yard is all new to him, put his harness and leash on him and go out with him, when you are with him YOU are his protector. Patience and consistency on your part and your wife's part is major for potty training.
By the way, there is no such thing as a "teacup" yorkie, if your boy is small he is just under standard size. All yorkies standard size is 5 to 7 lbs, because he is under this weight does not make him a "teacup" it makes him a smaller yorkie.

08-31-2015, 01:14 PM	#2
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	Welcome to YT, you have this little boy just one week, some rescues / adopted babies need more then one week to adjust to new surroundings, new smells, new schedules and most importantly new ppl. You say he is ok with your wife, but not you, you said prev. owner was a lady. Maybe he is not use to men, not use to deeper voice. Remember he was taken from the only person he knew, now he comes to you, a stranger, speak in low tones to him, try hand feeding him to build trust in you and to bond with you, play roll the ball with him, take him for walks, try training him to sit, stay, come etc. this all builds a bond and trust in you. Never raise your voice to him, yell or holler this will only cause him fear of you.... As for doing his business out doors, feeding times MUST be the same time every day, take him out side 20 or 30 minutes after he eats, if he makes in the house before the time you take him out, take him out anyway. He needs to know at a certain time he goes out. Dogs have a built in time clock, they are creatures of habit.They NEED a schedule. Feed and take out to potty the same times every day, consistency is the key word in potty training....no doggie door, he will adjust to that. I have an adopted boy, he was 2.5 y/o when I got him, he is now 4 y/o. He had to learn his new name, learn what pee-pee was and what poo-poo was, every time he peed I would do the happy dance, clap my hands, give him a treat and say good boy pee-pee, the same thing when he would poop, repeat the same words for each action, what ever the words are that you choose it must be the same words. He may have a fear of going out side, your yard is all new to him, put his harness and leash on him and go out with him, when you are with him YOU are his protector. Patience and consistency on your part and your wife's part is major for potty training. By the way, there is no such thing as a "teacup" yorkie, if your boy is small he is just under standard size. All yorkies standard size is 5 to 7 lbs, because he is under this weight does not make him a "teacup" it makes him a smaller yorkie. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog Last edited by matese; 08-31-2015 at 01:18 PM.