| Yorkshire terriers can become very aggressive if they | | | | - When other animals visit your home, make sure you |
| are not trained well when they are young. This | | | | hold your Yorkie and do not allow the other animals to |
| surprises many people because we all think of our | | | | run around loose in your home. Your dog knows that it |
| Yorkie's as being very gentle. This is not always the | | | | is her home, and should not have to share it with |
| case. Here are 5 tips on what to do to keep your | | | | strangers. |
| Yorkie from becoming an aggressive pet. | | | | - Begin teaching good behavior when your Yorkshire |
| - When you feed your dog, make sure to separate | | | | terrier is a young puppy. It is much easier to teach a |
| her from any other animals you have in your home. | | | | young dog than one who is older. |
| Yorkshire terriers may become aggressive towards | | | | - When your Yorkie behaves in an aggressive manner, |
| other animals when there is food involved, no matter if | | | | see what happened before you do anything. Try not |
| they are hungry or not. | | | | to raise your voice and certainly do not hit your dog. If |
| - Make sure your Yorkie has her own toys. This way | | | | you stay calm you will be able to diffuse the situation |
| she will know that she has things that belong only to | | | | much more easily. |
| her. Do not make her share her toys with your other | | | | Follow these tips and training your Yorkie will be much |
| pets or with dogs that come to visit. | | | | easier. |