WELCOME, M to YT!
While I applaud and sincerely appreciate the fact that you want this baby, perhaps a Yorkie just isn't the breed for you and your wife? Yes - they're adorable. Yes - they're small and cuddley. Yes - one would THINK they'd be the perfect apartment pet. However, as stated many times over above, they are extremely SOCIAL, and need to feel accepted. Their spirits can be broken very easily if constantly scolded for 'accidents'. A puppy's bladder is quite small, and at four months, I had several 'potty-stations' through my house for Abbie to get to quickly, and thus give her a better chance for success! As she got more consistent with finding her target, I took away a potty place. Now we've cut it down to one 'potty place' - in the kitchen! LOL I understand your wife's aversion to this. I don't really like it, either; but, it's a spot where there is no traffic, and she can get to it. Outside training, though the best option, is not practical for our family.
You've gotten some wonderful advice and encouragement here (despite some harsh opinions) that should equip you to keep this pup, should you be willing to work. At any rate - a pet should be an ADDITION to a family, not a point of contention and stress. If you and your wife are not ready at this point, perhaps 'twould be best to consider rehoming. |