*Offer effective separation anxiety aids* Once you have the gated area or playpen situated in a good spot, you'll want to make sure that your Yorkie is set up for success to better cope with being home alone. Fortunately, there are some fantastic ways to keep a Yorkie occupied and combat feelings of loneliness. 1. […]
Leaving a dog home alone (even for a small amount of time) is inevitable but can be an incredibly stressful event for both Yorkies and their humans. Separation anxiety goes way beyond a Yorkie simply missing his owners when left by himself. It involves an overwhelming emotional response to the isolation that is felt and […]
Most owners are so in tune with their dogs, that any change in behavior is immediately noticed. The tricky part is actually understanding what that change may indicate. Dogs are capable of so many emotions, that some mood swings are normal and it’s also common for dogs to react to the vibe of the household […]
Yorkshire Terrier Territorial When a dog develops a marking behavior, this is one of the most frustrating issues for owners to contend with. A dog may mark just about anywhere inside the house: in one spot repeatedly or several areas of the house. And this may not always be on flooring; dogs may pee all […]
Training for a Yorkie Barking Do problems arise when sirens are heard? Does your puppy bark when the doorbell rings? These are common, as well as other "triggers" such as someone walking by the home...whatever your dog senses as a disturbance that is important enough to warrant verbal action from them. The dog will use […]
