| Housebreaking a Yorkie does not have to be hard. By | | | | easier on them by restricting water at night. This is a |
| following a few simple guidelines, housebreaking can | | | | simple step, but one that many people overlook when |
| go quite smoothly if you are willing to put in the effort. | | | | potty training their puppy. |
| Yorkies are above average when it comes to dog | | | | It is also important to make sure everyone in the |
| intelligence, so you will find that they are easier to train | | | | house knows what schedule the dog is on for potty |
| and pick things up faster than other dogs. | | | | breaks and everyone makes an effort to stick to that |
| The most important thing when housebreaking a | | | | schedule. Remember, dogs love routines, so give it to |
| Yorkie is to stick to a strict schedule. Your dog should | | | | them. |
| know exactly when it will be let outside to potty. You | | | | If you are not able to always monitor your puppy in the |
| should let your dog out first thing in the morning, last | | | | house, then you should get a crate. Unsupervised |
| thing at night and after every meal. | | | | puppies tend to have more accidents in the house. |
| Also do not give any water 2 hours before bedtime | | | | If you follow these helpful hints, housebreaking a Yorkie |
| and no water is allowed overnight. Puppies have small | | | | should go much easier for you. Remember to have |
| bladders and cannot how that much urine, so make it | | | | lots of patience and love and things will go smoothly. |