I can't speak for anyone else but when my sons were babies, there was no room for excuses. Like all babies do, I had to wake up every 4 hours to feed, change diapers, etc. By having my sons, it taught me that there is no excuse when it comes to training babies. Key words are "training" and "Babies". You have to be willing and able to change your schedule while they are babies. Else, IMO they will never be trained.
Puppies are really no different than humans when it comes to training. You have to basically give up your "wants" until they are trained. Max came to me 2 weeks ago. I have altered my life for him until things are on a schedule. I used to stay up and watch Jay Lenno every night. I wouldn't get up until around 8:30 or 9am. Now I am asleep before the 11pm news and up at 5:30am with Max. He sleeps through the night with no accidents.
oh yeah by the way, Max is 16 weeks (4 months) and he hasn't had an accident in 4 days. I am not suggesting that the training is complete. I realize its possible he may have another accident but right now I am very optimistic. All I am saying is, while they are being potty trained, its so important to get on a schedule.
I am a rookie at being a Yorkie mom. I am grateful to the advice I have received on YT. I hope you dont think I'm being insensitive. I know all dogs (like people) learn at different rates. All I was trying to say is, with training Yorkies, (or any baby) you cannot have excuses. |