When choosing a commercial diet for the old yorkie, look for the following specific ingredient breakdowns as measured against 100 grams of food:
- No more than 14 grams of protein
- No more than 9.5 grams of fat; 1.2 grams of fiber, or more
- Less than .33 grams of sodium
- Less than .33 grams of phosphorus
- About .55 grams of calcium
Cutting down on sodium, fat, sugar, and potassium will help him properly digest his kibble. As the old yorkie ages, his sense of smell may decrease, making food...
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In training a yorkie to come when called, you could theoretically train him to come to you on any signal – a whistle is a perfect example.
To do this, however, he first has to be trained to respond to the word command ‘come’. After that, you can set up all sorts of secondary signals, simply by giving the sound or signal, following it immediately by saying ‘come’.
Then eventually eliminate the word ‘come’ and just give the secondary signal.
Thus, to teach your yorkie to respond to...
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The processes of aging and gradual degenerative changes start far earlier in a dog than often observed, usually at about seven years of age.
If we recall that each year of a dog’s life roughly corresponds to about seven years in the life of a man, by the age of seven he is well into middle age.
Your yorkie dog will become less active, will have a poorer appetite with increased thirst, there will be frequent periods of constipation and less than normal passage of urine. His skin and coat might...
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Miniature yorkies rank among the most adorable breed of dogs. Many children like to play with them. They are called as such because their size is not fully developed compared to the standard yorkie. If you are considering getting one, here are some information about miniature yorkie puppies.
Aside from being lovable, miniature yorkies are very clever and fast learners. They are full of energy and assertive. Miniatures are known for their calm disposition and not easily upset. Because of their...
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Keep each stationary command separate so that your yorkie doesn’t mix them up, or when you say ‘sit’, he may lie down – and vice-versa.
Until your yorkie is perfect in each command, be sure that there are rest periods between training sessions involving different commands. Don’t allow the yorkie to anticipate a command, because it may be the wrong one.
To make the command specifically clear, always use both voice and hand command so that he will respond to either.
Work the stationary...
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