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Monroe-Rylee · 12-09-2016, 11:30 AM

Congratulations!!! Is this your first Yorkie/ small dog?

I have only been a Yorkie mom for a little over year & am still learning too. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Yorkies are special… so smart & so eager to please. The small size has also been an adjustment from my Pugs who were much sturdier size-wise.

Do you want him to go potty inside or outside? My girls use clothe potty pads inside when they’re in their pen during the day. I just buy adult bed pads that are washable. The breeder used these and sure enough when I put a normal potty pad down Monroe ripped it to shreds as a pup. Haha. These are the ones I like https://www.amazon.com/Washable-ReUs...dult+bed+liner

But if he’s using something else stick with that! In general I’d say continue with what’s working for him now (food, indoor potty pads, type of carriers, harness etc). Since he’s older they’ve probably found some things that work best for him. Hopefully they’ve started him on potty training so you won’t be too challenged. I think the trick is just to try to avoid accidents. So, bring him where you want him to potty frequently (whether this is a potty pad inside or outside) and reward when he goes. If you catch him having an accident try to correct him (I’d just clap and say no) and then bring them to the area they’re supposed to go and give lots of love if/when they go. This worked great for my girls. They were both pretty much potty pad trained when I brought them home & I worked towards getting them to the point where they use they’re potty pad only when they’re in their pen & go outdoors otherwise.

My girls are 1 ½ and I still cannot leave them out when I’m not home as they love to chew anything that’s not a toy (my vertical blinds, wood table/chair legs etc). The breeder kept them in a pen and I stuck with that. This is what I use & I love it (we have 6 panels but Monroe stayed in the 4 panel when it was just her): https://www.chewy.com/iris-4-panels-...g&gclsrc=aw.ds
I’ve also used a large metal crate for my other dogs & they loved that. So again, if he’s used to something I’d stick with that! Just don’t leave him lose when he’s alone until you know he’s potty trained and won’t be getting into stuff.

I do like my purse type carrier for my girls (a dog carrier with mesh for ventilation but it looks like a purse) so I can bring the girls with me everywhere. When I first got Rylee she was 11 months old and would not go in a cloth carrier, only a hard carrier, so we worked up to the bag. Now they both love it! I got Yorkies because my friend has two and they’re great travelers. My girls are too & I started them traveling in the crate/bag right away since we’re traveling across the country a few times a year to visit family. They go to the movies, shopping, restaurants… pretty much everywhere I go.

This little pen is one of my favorite things when I take them to a friend’s houses (so they can be there & engaged but I don’t have to worry about watching them the entire time because they will literally eat anything they can find… puppies!) It’s light & folds up so it’s easy to bring around. http://www.hayneedle.com/product/sof...FUWXfgodkrkKvg

Sleeping… this is a tough one. Technically I guess they should sleep in a crate while potty training and then never in the bed (according to the trainers I’ve worked with). But mine have always been in bed with me and they’re great little girls. One accidents we’ve had are when there are upset tummies.

One thing I have to do now since Rylee injured her foot is to keep pillows & blankets around the couch & bed anytime she’s on it. Monroe hopes on & off the couch with no issues. Luckily Rylee can’t jump up so I can keep the ground covered when I put her up. These littles ones have such small bones so dog stairs and other precautions are a good idea.

Will you keep him trimmed or in a full coat? My girls are both full coat & it’s twice a day brushing, weekly baths & lots of work… but so worth it for me. I like a pin brush like this Grooming Tools - Yorkie Splash and Shine to go over the entire coat then a large metal comb for the body & small metal comb around the face. The Yorkie Splash products are great & I recently switched to Aromapaws which I absolutely love!!!

Can’t wait to hear about your new baby!!!

12-09-2016, 11:30 AM	#2
Monroe-Rylee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 150	Congratulations!!! Is this your first Yorkie/ small dog? I have only been a Yorkie mom for a little over year & am still learning too. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Yorkies are special… so smart & so eager to please. The small size has also been an adjustment from my Pugs who were much sturdier size-wise. Do you want him to go potty inside or outside? My girls use clothe potty pads inside when they’re in their pen during the day. I just buy adult bed pads that are washable. The breeder used these and sure enough when I put a normal potty pad down Monroe ripped it to shreds as a pup. Haha. These are the ones I like https://www.amazon.com/Washable-ReUs...dult+bed+liner But if he’s using something else stick with that! In general I’d say continue with what’s working for him now (food, indoor potty pads, type of carriers, harness etc). Since he’s older they’ve probably found some things that work best for him. Hopefully they’ve started him on potty training so you won’t be too challenged. I think the trick is just to try to avoid accidents. So, bring him where you want him to potty frequently (whether this is a potty pad inside or outside) and reward when he goes. If you catch him having an accident try to correct him (I’d just clap and say no) and then bring them to the area they’re supposed to go and give lots of love if/when they go. This worked great for my girls. They were both pretty much potty pad trained when I brought them home & I worked towards getting them to the point where they use they’re potty pad only when they’re in their pen & go outdoors otherwise. My girls are 1 ½ and I still cannot leave them out when I’m not home as they love to chew anything that’s not a toy (my vertical blinds, wood table/chair legs etc). The breeder kept them in a pen and I stuck with that. This is what I use & I love it (we have 6 panels but Monroe stayed in the 4 panel when it was just her): https://www.chewy.com/iris-4-panels-...g&gclsrc=aw.ds I’ve also used a large metal crate for my other dogs & they loved that. So again, if he’s used to something I’d stick with that! Just don’t leave him lose when he’s alone until you know he’s potty trained and won’t be getting into stuff. I do like my purse type carrier for my girls (a dog carrier with mesh for ventilation but it looks like a purse) so I can bring the girls with me everywhere. When I first got Rylee she was 11 months old and would not go in a cloth carrier, only a hard carrier, so we worked up to the bag. Now they both love it! I got Yorkies because my friend has two and they’re great travelers. My girls are too & I started them traveling in the crate/bag right away since we’re traveling across the country a few times a year to visit family. They go to the movies, shopping, restaurants… pretty much everywhere I go. This little pen is one of my favorite things when I take them to a friend’s houses (so they can be there & engaged but I don’t have to worry about watching them the entire time because they will literally eat anything they can find… puppies!) It’s light & folds up so it’s easy to bring around. http://www.hayneedle.com/product/sof...FUWXfgodkrkKvg Sleeping… this is a tough one. Technically I guess they should sleep in a crate while potty training and then never in the bed (according to the trainers I’ve worked with). But mine have always been in bed with me and they’re great little girls. One accidents we’ve had are when there are upset tummies. One thing I have to do now since Rylee injured her foot is to keep pillows & blankets around the couch & bed anytime she’s on it. Monroe hopes on & off the couch with no issues. Luckily Rylee can’t jump up so I can keep the ground covered when I put her up. These littles ones have such small bones so dog stairs and other precautions are a good idea. Will you keep him trimmed or in a full coat? My girls are both full coat & it’s twice a day brushing, weekly baths & lots of work… but so worth it for me. I like a pin brush like this Grooming Tools - Yorkie Splash and Shine to go over the entire coat then a large metal comb for the body & small metal comb around the face. The Yorkie Splash products are great & I recently switched to Aromapaws which I absolutely love!!! Can’t wait to hear about your new baby!!!