7 lbs yorkier

Question
We keep our yorkie in a crate when we are not home.  We take him outside to pee and poop.  It seems when it rains he goes the bathroom in the house.  How do we handle this so he does not go in the house?  Or can we designate a certain spot for him to go ie a matt?  But I don't want him to get used to going in the house.

Answer
I wouldn't suggest mats.  Try ti identify when he needs to go out.  Get your umbrella.  Take it out on leash.  Walk around.  They can only walk and hold it so long.  When it finally has to go, lavish praise on it and go in.  

When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it in the same room as you are, and perhaps as I do, a short chain fastened to the computer desk. If you catch it in the act, give it a sharp ''Ah, ah, ah!'' and take it out.  As he learns that he is going out in the rain and will stay there until he eliminates, he should give up and quickly take care of it.