I always find that I am a bit nervous when I clip my Yorkshire Terriers' claws. I am always afraid that I may take too much off the nail, exposing the vein or quick and it will bleed.
Many dogs have claws that are a whitish color and it's easier to see the quick; however, my Yorkshire Terriers' claws are black and this makes it much harder to see.
I use small clippers and take a little bit off the end at a time, until I see the vein coming through.
I always keep an antiseptic bandage nearby, in case of an accident. Between trimmings, I also let my Yorkshire Terrier run around on concrete to help dull the ends of his nails.

I started out my dog training experience using the clicker as a training tool. I couldn't believe how well it worked! When I got my Yorkshire Terrier, I immediately started clicker training him as well.
Clickers aren't expensive and I could easily find one at a pet supply store, but since I already owned multiple clickers, all I needed was a dish of tasty training treats. I chopped up some roast chicken into small pieces, knowing that it would capture my Yorkshire Terriers' undivided attention.
The sound emitted from the clicker helps the dog to understand exactly what it did right. It's kind of like the connector word but it isn't affected by tone, stress or exasperation, it makes the same sound every time. This helps minimize any confusion your Yorkshire Terrier might be interpreting from your voice.
For example, whenever my Yorkshire Terrier puppy sat down, I would click as his bottom hit the floor and then immediately treat him. After he did this a few times, I added the command Sit, used the treat to lure him into position, clicked and offered a food reward.

Once you have chosen the perfect Yorkshire Terrier to bring home, you must consider what you will name your puppy. Yorkshire Terrier puppy names are varied and range from things as popular as Scout and Spot to more complex names. Consider a variety of things when looking at dog names. First, what is your dog's personality? Yorkshire Terrier puppy names like Pokey or Speedy indicate this, so don't misname your dog.
Usually the name for a Yorkshire Terrier puppy can be discovered by asking the opinion of each member of the family, on what the name should be.
These names are ones that are not embarrassing, and would be comfortable repeating if you were in the park or taking the dog for a walk. There are even instances where people have named their Yorkshire Terrier puppies after their favorite movie or cartoon character, or sometimes after a favorite relative.
Hopefully to something your dog can remember easily. Keep dog names to one or two syllables so that your dog is not confused.

My Yorkshire Terrier was out of control and I needed help! I immediately started looking for a reputable dog trainer to help me deal with my Yorkshire Terriers' undesirable behavior.
The best way to know what a trainer has to offer is to take in one of their classes and see for yourself. When I attended theses Openhouse classes, I also talked with other dog owners and found out what they thought about the trainers' techniques.
I knew I wanted someone who was kind and had a friendly approach to training. I had heard horror stories of Yorkshire Terriers being forced to complete tasks with physical punishment and I knew I didn't want that for my own dog.
Eventually, I settled on taking him to a class that used food incentives, instead of force and we had a great time learning in that environment.

Just as it is important to care for my own teeth and gums, I have to take care of my Yorkshire Terriers mouth as well. I provide my Yorkshire Terrier with plenty of bones and chew toys to assist in removing plaque and there are several busy bones I can find at the supermarket that are both yummy and good for dental care.
However, brushing my Yorkshire Terriers teeth is by far the best protection for his mouth I can give.
In the beginning, use a small child size toothbrush and make sure to opt for a uniquely formulated dog toothpaste. Start by brushing for only a few seconds to get your Yorkshire Terrier used to this new action and eventually over the course of a few weeks, build up the time spent brushing.
Dental care is another opportunity to build up trust between myself and my Yorkshire Terrier.

When your Yorkshire Terrier begins to get old, the responsible thing to do is to take good care of him. You have years of memories and your dog deserves to age gracefully.
Just as your body aches and hurts, so does your dog. caring for your Yorkshire Terrier as he ages means taking the time to make him comfortable.
As he ages he may need help with getting in and out of your vehicle. He may need a ramp where he would jump up before.
There can be a lot of fulfillment in helping your old friend as he ages. What is better than his best friend helping him?

Traveling by car with your Yorkshire Terrier might be fun as you plan your trip, but there is a lot of extra plans to be made.
Car travel with your Yorkshire Terrier means that you need to plan some extra stops for potty breaks. If you don't, you might find yourself cleaning the carpeting of your car.
Remember that when you stop at a rest stop that you are responsible for your pets protection and well being. This can be difficult when it is just the two of you.
Car travel with your Yorkshire Terrier means that you need to decide beforehand if you will kennel him in the car or if you let him lay wherever he wants.

It would appear that what you feed your Yorkshire Terrier has a direct effect on what comes out of the Yorkshire Terrier at potty time. Finding the right diet to feed your Yorkshire Terrier is a very important decision.
Because the breeder's recommendation was so expensive, Mike and I have been looking for other healthy alternatives for our little guys' diet. We have found some guidelines to help us in the search.
Check for one or more named meats in the first few ingredients. Look for whole foods in the ingredient listings (corn not corn gluten meal).
Avoid artificial colors, flavors, chemical preservatives, added sugars or artificial sweeteners and avoid unnamed animal sources (i.e. animal fat, meat, bone meal etc.).

Today my baby comes to live in the house with Mike and me. It has been a whirlwind of activity to prepare for our Yorkshire Terrier puppy. We have been busy all morning making sure that there are no cords or lamps that are within reach of being chewed through or knocked off and broken.
Basically I have crawled all over the house as if I was child proofing it looking for obstacles and temptations that may cause a hazard if the puppy found them.
Besides moving breakables, all the household cleaning supplies up into a high level, locked closet so there is no opportunity for accidental poisoning.
Because I am not sure of the names of all the houseplants that I have collected over the years, I cannot look online to see what ones of them may be toxic. I have given the majority of them away and moved the remainder to hangers or to the top of bookshelves to ensure the puppy can't chew on them.

Breeding your Yorkshire Terrier can be rewarding but it also is an event that takes much time, effort, and most of all, responsibility.
One question to ask yourself is why? Why do you want to become a breeder. Do you have something to offer in your town that another doesn't? Are you maybe trying to improve the breed?
Some people breed their Yorkshire Terrier purely to make money. You may make money but the breed may be suffering for it.
breeding your Yorkshire Terrier responsibly can make the experience rewarding in more than one way. It will be something you never forget.