What is the best and easiest way to housebreak a Yorkshire Terrier puppy?
I might be getting a Yorkshire Terrier and I am concerned how to housebreak him or her. Him or Her will be sleeping in a crate until him or her are fully potty trained. We have 2 other dogs and they are Golden Retrievers and first one I got rid of but the guy gave him back and he came back potty trained and the second one I don’t know how I did it but I did and he is fully House Broken. I did have a yorkie before but I had to get rid of her when I moved to an apartment. So I am now wondering how to potty train one because this one I will be keeping for good. The first yorkie I could not potty train and like a year later I had to move to an apartment. So please only answer if you know how to potty train a yorkshire terrier. If I can and it does not cost a lot I might send it off to doggie school also know as obedience school.
What I do should work with any puppy, see http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110321204022AAOaU3P
Because Yorkies are hard to housebreak, they will need good, stern leaders. Harsh punishments (we used spanking-but not too hard) are needed. Do not EVER, EVER let them control you, do not let them get away with it even one time or they will think it’s alright. give them good treats and lots of affection. Also, take them out at scheduled times every day, do not change the times.
Here is a good schedule:
7-8 AM
12-1PM
5-6PM
10-11 PM