Having taken care to select a reputable breeder and completed purchase, it is a cheap insurance to let your veterinarian run the rule over the teacup yorkie puppy.
It is wise to let the breeder know that you intend doing this. We have heard of instances when this intention was announced, the breeder immediately refusing to sell the puppy – a clear indication he has something to hide as to the health of his animals.
If the veterinarian is satisfied, there is not much to worry about.
But if, as...
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Even a dog that isn’t trained to retrieve can use these commands. It makes a great trick to have your yorkie carry a magazine, newspaper, or small brown shopping bag.
Once they learn this feat, dogs really enjoy it – perhaps because it attracts so much admiring attention and praise. Usually, a dog carrying something in his mouth will prance around proudly.
The most obvious starting point is to simply get your yorkie to hold something in his mouth without spitting it out. To start off, ask...
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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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The ‘sit’ command is probably the easiest of all the commands to teach, since it’s natural, comfortable position for your yorkie to assume.
To start, place your yorkie in a corner while you stand directly in front of him. Here, he is well-controlled; two walls block his rear, and you prevent his escape from the front. For added control in early training, out your yorkie on a leash and slip it under your foot rather than holding on to it.
Once he is in position, tell him ‘sit’ just...
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Some really fun events include agility trials, and flyball. In agility training, your yorkie gets to go over jumps, climb A-frames, sneak through tunnels, run over a see-saw, and so much more.
If your yorkie loves to play ball, flyball is for him. This consists of a specially built machine that your yorkie jumps on and releases a ball that he must catch in the air.
In advanced work, the dog must go over jumps both on the way to catch the ball and on his way back to the handlerwith the ball in...
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