[Rachael1983]

After Emma goes outside she isn't allowed on the furniture, I have a mini waiting period so her feet/lady bits can dry.

But wiping her bottom, I don't have to do that because her stools are firm and formed. In the event she has loose stools, she goes to the bath, which is very rare.

To the Original Poster, anal glands could be clogged, so you can have these expressed by your groomer or vet. This would help with the scooting and possible staining on your carpet and furniture. And if the stools are loose, talk to your vet about your yorkies diet so you firm it up a bit.