| Yorkshire Terriers being so small, they often get | | | | interesting new friends he or she has made in your |
| scared by objects that are larger than them. And, let's | | | | home, you can move on to other obstacles. Take your |
| face it, most objects are larger than them. Fear-based | | | | Yorkie for a walk with your neighbor and their dog, or |
| aggression is a problem with many small breeds for | | | | invite company with their own pets over to interact |
| this reason, but it can be easily corrected with proper | | | | with you both. Playing with another person's dog in |
| and frequent socialization. | | | | front of your Yorkie will help indicate that the animal is |
| When you first get your new Yorkshire Terrier puppy, | | | | also safe for them to play with, as well as helping curb |
| you will want to gradually introduce him or her to more | | | | jealousy issues that may arise in the future. |
| and more things that he or she is likely to interact with | | | | You will also want to get your Yorkie used to walking |
| later on on life. This includes other people, small children, | | | | on different types of terrain as they are present in |
| dogs and other species of animal, new terrain, various | | | | your neighborhood or the areas in which he or she |
| environments, and all the objects that make noise in | | | | may be spending time with you. Being such a tiny dog, |
| your home and neighborhood. It is important to | | | | the difference between walking on gravel and walking |
| introduce your new Yorkie to a variety of these things | | | | on grass can be vast and scary at first. It is important |
| slowly, as too much at one time can overwhelm them | | | | that your dog not be fearful of walking across streets, |
| and force your socialization attempt to backfire. | | | | as a dog pulling the opposite way when you're trying |
| The easiest method to begin socializing is in your own | | | | to cross at the walk signal can be dangerous! |
| home. If you have roommates, children, or other pets, | | | | After your Yorkie puppy has aged a bit, you can |
| introducing your Yorkie to them within the first week of | | | | explore other options like dog parks or doggie |
| bringing them home is ideal. Always make sure you | | | | playgroups. Since Yorkshire Terriers are so tiny, it is |
| are present when first introducing your puppy to new | | | | not a good idea to pursue interaction with large dogs, |
| people or animals, for his or her safety and the safety | | | | especially off leash, until they are at least six months |
| of the others involved. Keeping your Yorkshire Terrier | | | | old. |
| on a leash for these first introductions is always best, | | | | Remember, socialization may seem like a chore at |
| in the event that he or she gets scared and tries to | | | | first, but it will help curb many difficult issues down the |
| run away, or even if he or she gets too excited and | | | | road. Besides, it's a wonderful way for you and your |
| needs to calm down. | | | | new puppy to spend time together and create an |
| After your Yorkshire Terrier is used to all the | | | | unbreakable bond! |