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SnowWa · 07-31-2006, 10:53 PM

You will probably hear some success stories - but as a rule, Yorkies are hard to train (most little dogs are.) And -- not being home constantly (at least for the first few months you have your pup) - makes it double hard.

There are possible other problems that may not happen, but you should be aware of them. A lot of little Yorkies are real barkers - especially when they are left alone. And --if you live in an apartment situation - this can be a real problem.

If you can put up with potty training issues and are in a situation where "barking" won't be a real problem - Yorkies are wonderful little pets.

And, if you read a hundred posts here on YorkieTalk, you'll find that Yorkies (like a lot of other breeds) can be as different as night or day.

My little pup has been hard to train. He is "perfect" - if I take him out every couple hours. When I can do this, he never pees in the house. But, if I don't --- he doesn't seem to care where he pees. So - I am the one that ended up being "potty trained" --not him.

My pup has never been much of a barker. He is a real sweet, very submissive, and laid back little guy. But, for sure, a lot of people have little Yorkies that are "hell on wheels."

And - little teething little Yorkie pups can also cause a lot of damage. They chew furniture, eat dry wall, and can even shred a carpet. Be ready for these problems also - if you are living where you may be assessed for any damage.

I can't think of any other small little breed that might not cause you the same problems. And, with this in mind, I think that a little Yorkie is a pet that you would love to have. They certainly are adorable.

Also - you have to realize that here on Yorkie Talk -- a lot of us are extremely prejudice about Yorkies and many of us think that they are the "only dog in the world to own."

I, personally, love all breeds and have loved every other dog I have ever had as much as I love Murphy, my little Yorkie. I also have a Bichon. He is the cutest, sweetest thing ever, and I love him just as much as I do my Yorkie. They generally don't bark as much, but they are also hard to potty train.

I will really get yelled at for this -- but if I were a young person going to school, (and living in an apartment-type situation) -- I would think that a cat might be the perfect pet --- at least, until you are more settled and in a better situation to own a little dog. Cats can live 100% of the time inside and are sooooooo easy to train (with a litter box). And - the ones I have had have been absolute wonderful, affectionate little pets and a lot of company as well.

Again, as far as potty training really goes - cruise around this site and you will see that it is one of the most common problems most of us are have. Check out the "training" part of the forum. You'll find out quickly that it can be a real and ongoing problem.

I do want to mention that I work - four days a week and am gone about 6 hours each day. And, this, in itself, has never been a problem with my little Yorkie. I keep him confined in the kitchen/laundry room area (with a gate), and he has never known anything different ---so it seems to be okay with him.....no problems ever! Remember - dogs sleep about 14 hours a day --especially house dogs.

Good luck! Carol Jean

07-31-2006, 10:53 PM	#2
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	You will probably hear some success stories - but as a rule, Yorkies are hard to train (most little dogs are.) And -- not being home constantly (at least for the first few months you have your pup) - makes it double hard. There are possible other problems that may not happen, but you should be aware of them. A lot of little Yorkies are real barkers - especially when they are left alone. And --if you live in an apartment situation - this can be a real problem. If you can put up with potty training issues and are in a situation where "barking" won't be a real problem - Yorkies are wonderful little pets. And, if you read a hundred posts here on YorkieTalk, you'll find that Yorkies (like a lot of other breeds) can be as different as night or day. My little pup has been hard to train. He is "perfect" - if I take him out every couple hours. When I can do this, he never pees in the house. But, if I don't --- he doesn't seem to care where he pees. So - I am the one that ended up being "potty trained" --not him. My pup has never been much of a barker. He is a real sweet, very submissive, and laid back little guy. But, for sure, a lot of people have little Yorkies that are "hell on wheels." And - little teething little Yorkie pups can also cause a lot of damage. They chew furniture, eat dry wall, and can even shred a carpet. Be ready for these problems also - if you are living where you may be assessed for any damage. I can't think of any other small little breed that might not cause you the same problems. And, with this in mind, I think that a little Yorkie is a pet that you would love to have. They certainly are adorable. Also - you have to realize that here on Yorkie Talk -- a lot of us are extremely prejudice about Yorkies and many of us think that they are the "only dog in the world to own." I, personally, love all breeds and have loved every other dog I have ever had as much as I love Murphy, my little Yorkie. I also have a Bichon. He is the cutest, sweetest thing ever, and I love him just as much as I do my Yorkie. They generally don't bark as much, but they are also hard to potty train. I will really get yelled at for this -- but if I were a young person going to school, (and living in an apartment-type situation) -- I would think that a cat might be the perfect pet --- at least, until you are more settled and in a better situation to own a little dog. Cats can live 100% of the time inside and are sooooooo easy to train (with a litter box). And - the ones I have had have been absolute wonderful, affectionate little pets and a lot of company as well. Again, as far as potty training really goes - cruise around this site and you will see that it is one of the most common problems most of us are have. Check out the "training" part of the forum. You'll find out quickly that it can be a real and ongoing problem. I do want to mention that I work - four days a week and am gone about 6 hours each day. And, this, in itself, has never been a problem with my little Yorkie. I keep him confined in the kitchen/laundry room area (with a gate), and he has never known anything different ---so it seems to be okay with him.....no problems ever! Remember - dogs sleep about 14 hours a day --especially house dogs. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.