Hi and Welcome to YT Peeka is 18 weeks and he has been great on the house training we have had him since he was 7 weeks and he has only had a few accidents in the house. He doesn't bark excessively but he does yap if he's confined and wants out but thats it yorkies are great for a companion and they have enough spunk and energy to keep you or anyone else entertained for hours. Good luck and i think a yorkie would be a great choice for you!