Start bringing your yorkie puppy to new places at an early age so that he gets used to seeing his environment vary and won’t become upset when it does. When in crowded places with him, firmly insist that he move briskly while at the same time reassuring him that he is secure.

Your yorkie puppy will soon understand there is nothing to fear. Upon entering a new place, always make your puppy sit for a few minutes so he can survey the situation calmly. Then take him around to investigate under your supervision so he can be sure everything is ok.

When your yorkie puppy reacts badly to sudden changes and annoying situations don’t become overly solicitous. Cuddling, cooing, and comforting him only encourages him to continue to freak out.

Instead, firmly insist that your yorkie puppy face the offending situation, while encouraging him with a reassuring pat to let him know you are with him.

To overcome this constant fear reaction, you have to make your puppy face new places and changes squarely. Frequently take him to new surroundings with varying conditions. Don’t be too demanding and drag him, but on the other hand don’t stand back for too long, reassuring him that everything is all right.

He must face whatever it is or he’ll never get used to accepting the unknown calmly. When in a new place, don’t allow the yorkie puppy to tug and back away. Instead, hold him firmly in place on the leash and praise him when he remains calm.

This will give him time to survey the situation and realize there is nothing to fear, and will teach him to follow the same procedure himself in the future. If you are insistent but show understanding and encouragement at the same time, your yorkie puppy will learn a wait-and-see attitude: to examine everything carefully, then react with composure.

In a store, always keep him beside you and not all over other customers, or rummaging through the goods. A sharp reprimand will keep him out of trouble.

A yorkie can easily be taken everywhere you go without his presence ever being known. Carry him around in a tote bag, and teach him to stay in there, out of sight. Every time he pops his head out of the bag, push him back down.

If you are persistent, he will soon learn to stay inside. Your job is to be sure that the bag is comfortable, well-insulated, airy, and secure.