The Yorkshire Terrier breeders were great when we picked up my little curious bundle of joy. They had so many things to tell us.
I was too busy getting acquainted with the puppy to remember much of what the breeders told us, but I did listen to the party about teaching him to use the bathroom outside. They suggested that before even taking the baby into the house to see his new home, take him to the part of the yard where we wanted him to use the bathroom.
When we got home, I immediately took the puppy to the designated puppy potty zone and watched him walk around. He sniffed for a while, then peed. Success!
Each time I took him outside I took care to take him to the same location in order to help him understand where the designated puppy bathroom was. He's so smart; I think he already has it down.

I tried to take a toy away from my Yorkshire Terrier and he astonished me by growling in protest.
This display of aggression upset me but I knew I had to show my Yorkshire Terrier who was in charge. I took him by the collar and without saying a word to him; I led him to his timeout room and shut the door behind me.
There was no reason to speak to him, by showing that I was displeased and banishing him, he was able to be alone and understand the gravity in his mistake.
I waited about ten minutes and then I opened the door and invited him to come back into my living space.

When Mike first got it into his head that he wanted to own a Yorkshire Terrier Dog, I asked him what type. He didn't know there were any choices available and I told him before he made such a big decision he had better do some homework. After all, there are some things to consider before buying a Yorkshire Terrier puppy.
First of all, one really should know what type of Yorkshire Terrier they are attracted too. There are two types available. The English bred Yorkshire Terrier is thicker, blockier and usually quite a bit heavier than the tall and lanky American bred Yorkshire Terrier.
You also get a choice in the color of Yorkshire Terrier you want. They come in three options: black, yellow, or chocolate
Regardless of the options that you mix and match to find your perfect family addition, the result is almost assuredly a pet that is loving and eagertoplease, just like my own new little baby.

I have been watching lots of different dog owners and the way they train their dogs in hopes of designing my own personalized Yorkshire Terrier training system for me and the little furball.
Some of the trainers I have watched in videos seem absolutely mean like drill sergeants or something.
Puppies are like children. They take effort, time, and a lot of attention in order to teach them to behave appropriately in different situations.
Of course, any training program will have to be fun for both of us to do or neither of us will want to do it. I have found a great new recipe for beef treats I'm going to bake up to use strictly as training rewards.

When I had to set up a living space for my Yorkshire Terrier puppy, the most reasonable place seemed to be in the kitchen. I knew I would appreciate a mess on tile flooring more so than one on my Persian rug in the living room.
I put his blanket inside his crate and gave him a corner all his own where he could be alone; also, I made sure to put a few treats and toys inside the crate to make it a pleasant place.
I found a suitable spot for his water and food bowls and scattered a few more toys in various corners before closing off the entrance to the kitchen with a runofthemill baby gate. The gate would allow my puppy to interact with me even if I wasn't in the room in addition to keeping him in a safe place.
In order to see things like my Yorkshire Terrier puppy would see them, I lowered myself to his level and crawled around his living space looking for any harmful things that might be of interest to him.

Every three hours it is up and to the yard to go to the potty. Why? Because at eight weeks of age that is just about the maximum time the little baby can go without going to the bathroom.
So, we get up during the night every three to four hours. Then first thing in the morning we go out, after breakfast we go again, then every three hours throughout the day.
If he takes a nap during the day (which of course he does a lot because puppies are growing so much they need a ton of rest) we go right out upon waking up. After dinner it's potty time again and then one last time just before we go to bed.
Thus is the way the life of a Yorkshire Terrier potty training novice. We make about 10 trips outside a day which is fine now, but what about when the snow starts falling? I think, when it snows I'll have to make night time potty duty become a Mike thing.

For anyone who likes puppies, Yorkie puppies are delightful to have in the home and around the family. However, I have experienced that even though Yorkie puppies are beautiful creatures, it is important to take care of them, the way you would any member of the family.
I have found that Yorkie puppy care is important to ensure your new dog is able to grow strong and healthy.
Necessary items included puppy food, nail clippers, newspapers for housebreaking, medications recommended by the veterinarian, and plenty of toys to keep the puppy busy.
This advice is something that should not be taken lightly because Yorkie puppy care is very important.

Today, after spending some time at John's, Mike declared that we were going to get a Yorkshire Terrier puppy. I didn't bat an eye, but asked him if he was ready to invest a ton of time, energy and money into a pet to which he just kind of stared at me.
Puppies of any breed require a lot of time and energy as an investment in their ability to be wellbehaved as adult dogs.
Puppies are a huge financial investment as well. Things like health care, room and board, and all the incidental equipment and costs can add up superfast.
I mean, I'm not against having a Yorkshire Terrier dog, but I want to be sure Mike isn't just being impulsive here. This is a big commitment.

What is the climate like where you live? This is an important consideration for you Yorkshire Terrier dog and his care.
In places where winters are severe, planning for cold weather care for your Yorkshire Terrier is a must that cannot be avoided. There are things that can be done though.
A Yorkshire Terrier's paws will need to be protected from ice and snow. Your local pet shop will sell booties to fit all size paws.
You can make or purchase clothing for your dog as well. A lot of dogs actually don't mind being dressed up. Some act as though they prefer the clothing.