| So you decided to take the plunge and become the | | | | be the best thing you can do. Get on the schedule of |
| new proud parent of a cute and cuddly little Yorkshire | | | | going out every 2-3 hours for at least the first month, |
| terrier puppy. Congratulations on making a wise choice! | | | | and then slowly increase the times in between. |
| While the days ahead with your new mate will be | | | | Step 2: Targeting the right spot Do your best to have |
| sweet, you indeed have one very important immediate | | | | your Yorkie go in the same general area every time. |
| task at hand, and it has everything to do with potty | | | | Do a little inspection of a good area that will work for |
| training your pup... | | | | pup and this is convenient for you. After going there a |
| After having gone through the Yorkie puppy | | | | few times your pup will come to appreciate the new |
| fatherhood experience myself once or twice, hopefully | | | | location and will have a good idea of what is expected |
| I can offer some friendly advice on the steps I have | | | | when you visit the location each time! |
| been successful with when it comes to getting the pup | | | | Step 3: Rewards for good behavior In the beginning |
| on the proper routine -- if you know what I mean. | | | | stages of potty training your pup, be ready to give |
| I have taken my success in this area and have | | | | solid rewards when he or she goes where and when |
| narrowed it down into 3 general steps that you can | | | | it should. These rewards should certainly be praise |
| take and immediately put into practice with your puppy | | | | from you, and you could also do well by slipping him or |
| -- so without further ado, let's go. | | | | her a little post-potty treat. When your pup has an |
| Step 1: Get on a regular routine I know the thought of | | | | accident, stay cool and keep things smooth. Quickly |
| waking up every 2-3 hours in the middle of the night to | | | | grab the pup as soon as you notice the crime, and |
| take your puppy out for a plop might sound irritating, | | | | take it out to right spot while reminding him or her that it |
| but getting on a routine from the outset will prove to | | | | missed the mark. |