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16 Yorkie Facts So Interesting You’ll Say, “OMG!”

#10 How do I stop my Yorkie from peeing and pooping in the house?

The best way to stop a Yorkie from peeing in the house is to take him outside regularly – 3-4X a day at the same time, every single day. Yorkie puppies will need to relieve themselves once every hour or two whereas adult Yorkies can hold it longer with proper training.

#11 How long can Yorkies hold their pee?

While young Yorkie puppies must be taken out once every 1-2 hours during the potty training process, Yorkie adults who are fully potty-trained should be able to hold it for 8 hours. Although healthy adult Yorkies can probably hold it in for longer (10-12 hours), they should NOT be expected to do so.

#12 How long can Yorkies hold their poop?

Most healthy, adult dogs will readily go to the bathroom an hour or so after a meal. They can, however, hold their stool much longer if necessary. In fact, for the most part, a healthy adult dog can hold their stool for 12 hours or more.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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