| LITTLE YORKIE Puppy Care |
| Yorkies can be very difficult to housebreak because they do not like the cold or rain and they hate to go out in inclement weather. When potty training, you must remember that the kidneys are not fully developed in a young dog, so don't get too upset about accidents. Never spank or shake a small dog - be patient and consistent using praise, treats and positive reinforcement to train. Tone of voice and simple verbal commands are important. Start potty training immediately by taking them out often especially right after waking from a nap and 5- 10 minutes after eating. Take them to the same potty spot outside every time (a certain tree, shrub, etc.) and wait patiently repeating your simple verbal command. After they have relieved themselves, reward them with a treat and praise them lavishly using a high toned, excited voice. It's important not to let the new puppy have full range of the house at first. Gate off the kitchen or other small area and you should either place papers or the plastic-backed pads in a small area away from the sleeping and eating area. Training dogs to use both the outdoors and pads has advantages if you travel with your pets. Some new parents also have allot of success using Second Nature doggie litter so their puppies don't have to go outdoors at all. This is especially beneficial for families who travel with their Yorkies and stay in hotels. At around 5-6 months of age, your pups internal organs have developed enough for them to learn to hold it for hours at a time. Then you can put your pup on a feeding schedule 2-3 times a day and take up his food and water after their scheduled feeding time, and at night. This helps to regulate their potty times because "what goes in, usually comes out" within 10-30 minutes. There's also a crate method of training. Be sure and get a the smallest cage you can (cat carriers are good) so they don't have enough room to sleep in one corner of the cage and potty in the other. The cage should be considered a bed, not a bedroom. In summary, the method you use to potty train your new puppy will depend on your life style, schedule, and preference, but always use positive reinforcement, praise and treats, not punishment. Your dog wants nothing more than to make you happy and will do anything for a treat so be patient and consistent and he will learn. |
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| Puppy Feeding and Hypoglycemia |
Your new Yorkie puppy should have access to food and water at all times until 5-6
months of age to avoid hypoglycemia. Main meals should consist of Premium Dry Puppy
Food, with canned food and treats kept to a minimum. Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
is rare but can be caused by stress, improper diet, or a missed meal. Signs of
hypoglycemia are lethargy, low energy, wobbly gait and unconsciousness. Treatment
should be a small amount of NutraCal, VitaCal or EnerGel (available at any pet store) or
Kayro Syrup rubbed inside the pup's mouth and a trip to your Vet, if energy and alertness
doesn't return immediately. I keep a tube of NutraCal in my frig at all times - just in case.
Treats: Keep to a minimum and use as rewards only. Be careful about the size of the
treat, even if it's a "soft" treat. I recommend cutting them into dime-sized pieces to avoid
choking. I don't use Rawhide or Pig Ears because they get soft when chewed and can
get caught in your pups throat. There are some good pressed particle rawhide-like sticks
that chew apart in small pieces and are alot safer.
Teething: Yorkies have a tendency to retain their baby teeth and the adult teeth will
grow in behind or beside them giving them "double teeth", especially the canines. You
can supply your pup with allot of tug toys to loosen those baby teeth naturally, but if by
age 4-6 months, your puppy has double teeth, it's wise to have them extracted during the
spay / neuter procedure so you don't have to put your puppy though Anesthesia twice.
Consult with your Vet.
Loose Patellas (knee caps) As your Yorkie ages, keep an eye on his knee caps for
signs of joint pain and loose patellas. Also have your Vet check them at regular visits.
Dental Care The biggest expense you will probably have as your Yorkie gets older is
their teeth, so be sure and put your pup on a regular dental care schedule and brush their
teeth often and thoroughly. Small Canine toothbrushes and toothpastes are available at
any pet store.
months of age to avoid hypoglycemia. Main meals should consist of Premium Dry Puppy
Food, with canned food and treats kept to a minimum. Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
is rare but can be caused by stress, improper diet, or a missed meal. Signs of
hypoglycemia are lethargy, low energy, wobbly gait and unconsciousness. Treatment
should be a small amount of NutraCal, VitaCal or EnerGel (available at any pet store) or
Kayro Syrup rubbed inside the pup's mouth and a trip to your Vet, if energy and alertness
doesn't return immediately. I keep a tube of NutraCal in my frig at all times - just in case.
Treats: Keep to a minimum and use as rewards only. Be careful about the size of the
treat, even if it's a "soft" treat. I recommend cutting them into dime-sized pieces to avoid
choking. I don't use Rawhide or Pig Ears because they get soft when chewed and can
get caught in your pups throat. There are some good pressed particle rawhide-like sticks
that chew apart in small pieces and are alot safer.
Teething: Yorkies have a tendency to retain their baby teeth and the adult teeth will
grow in behind or beside them giving them "double teeth", especially the canines. You
can supply your pup with allot of tug toys to loosen those baby teeth naturally, but if by
age 4-6 months, your puppy has double teeth, it's wise to have them extracted during the
spay / neuter procedure so you don't have to put your puppy though Anesthesia twice.
Consult with your Vet.
Loose Patellas (knee caps) As your Yorkie ages, keep an eye on his knee caps for
signs of joint pain and loose patellas. Also have your Vet check them at regular visits.
Dental Care The biggest expense you will probably have as your Yorkie gets older is
their teeth, so be sure and put your pup on a regular dental care schedule and brush their
teeth often and thoroughly. Small Canine toothbrushes and toothpastes are available at
any pet store.
| Potty Training |
Be very careful of your new
puppies neck.
Always use a harness (not
a collar) when walking your
Yorkie on a leash. Always
supervise children playing
with your puppy to avoid
neck breaks caused by
picking puppy up by the
neck or patting too hard on
the head. Also supervise
bigger dogs who play with
your Yorkie pup.
puppies neck.
Always use a harness (not
a collar) when walking your
Yorkie on a leash. Always
supervise children playing
with your puppy to avoid
neck breaks caused by
picking puppy up by the
neck or patting too hard on
the head. Also supervise
bigger dogs who play with
your Yorkie pup.
Always be aware of how the
temperature effects your
LittleYorkie. They do not
have an undercoat to warm
or cool them like other dogs
so be sure to put a coat on
your puppy in cold weather
and provide shade and water
for them in the heat.
temperature effects your
LittleYorkie. They do not
have an undercoat to warm
or cool them like other dogs
so be sure to put a coat on
your puppy in cold weather
and provide shade and water
for them in the heat.
| Little Yorkie Rescue - Sometimes I am contacted by people who need to surrender their Yorkies or Yorkie mix adult dogs. Usually the dogs are not AKC or CKC registered and are in need of a vet exam, medical treatment and a new home. I have fostered many of these dogs over the years and will continue to do so. If you have a Yorkie or Yorkie mix, you need to re-home or if you would like to adopt one of these special dogs, please contact me. And if you would like to make a donation to help support these dogs' basic needs, please click on this button for "littleyorkies" PayPal. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! Vicki |