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maggyeldridge · 08-03-2006, 08:24 PM

The experts say that housetraining yorkies is notoriously difficult and from my past experience this is true. Most people have said to crate him when you can't watch him and I totally agree. I am training Zachary to go in a litter box and he does use it although not voluntarily since he's only 10 weeks old. If a litter box with dog litter is an option you might try keeping him confined in a smaller area and try to get him to use the litter box. If he will use it then you could gradually expand the area he's allowed to be in as long as he's getting the hang of it. Also, you might try keeping him on a leash in the house so that he doesn't get too far away from you and you can monitor him more closely. It's a frustrating project for sure!

08-03-2006, 08:24 PM	#8
maggyeldridge YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lakewood, WA Posts: 5	Housetraining The experts say that housetraining yorkies is notoriously difficult and from my past experience this is true. Most people have said to crate him when you can't watch him and I totally agree. I am training Zachary to go in a litter box and he does use it although not voluntarily since he's only 10 weeks old. If a litter box with dog litter is an option you might try keeping him confined in a smaller area and try to get him to use the litter box. If he will use it then you could gradually expand the area he's allowed to be in as long as he's getting the hang of it. Also, you might try keeping him on a leash in the house so that he doesn't get too far away from you and you can monitor him more closely. It's a frustrating project for sure!