Things You'll Need:
- Pet gate (optional)
- Pet crate (optional)
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Step 1
Keep the Yorkie terrier confined while he is learning to become potty trained. The tiny size of the Yorkie (as small as two pounds as an adult) means that you may not spot his messes. If you miss them, their smell will encourage him to make more deposits. Use pet gates or closed doors to keep him in a part of your home that you can readily monitor.
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Step 2
Use a pet crate for overnight potty training. The crate's small size will discourage the dog from relieving himself, since dogs are naturally averse to soiling their own bedding. Because Yorkie terriers are so tiny, you may need to buy an insert to make the crate even smaller; otherwise, the Yorkie might relieve himself in one part of the crate while sleeping in another.
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Step 3
Take your Yorkie outdoors as often as you can. Bring along treats to reward him for using the potty outside. Pet him and cheerfully tell him how proud of him you are. Eventually, he will see the connection and will want to get a treat and praise.
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Step 4
Install a doggie door if possible. Because of the size of the Yorkie terrier, even a very small door will give him enough room to get outside quickly whenever he needs to go. As he learns that going outside is what is expected of him, he will seek the outdoors on his own in order to please his owner.
