| Yorkshire terriers can be sensitive, stubborn and | | | | to edge out the new pet and put the focus back on |
| territorial all at the same time. If you bring a new pet | | | | them. You are the human so you will be the one to |
| into your home, you will see a side of your Yorkie that | | | | deal with this situation. |
| you did not know existed in the past. | | | | One way is to give each of your pets private time |
| Yorkies like to be the only pet in your home. You may | | | | with you. Even if it is only five minutes a day, take |
| already have other dogs or cats so she will find her | | | | each one into your bedroom or another room of the |
| place among the group and look for a way to stand | | | | house where they can have you all to themselves. |
| out. This may occur by her doing whatever she can to | | | | Play with them and cuddle with them so that they feel |
| get your attention. Attention grabbing ideas may range | | | | like they are the only pet in your life. |
| from vomiting right in front of you to hiding in a closet | | | | With a new pet you will want to pet both of them at |
| or under a bed so that you will have to search for her. | | | | the same time to show that you love both of them |
| Yorkshire terriers will do most anything to be the | | | | equally. Go out of your way to make sure everything |
| center of attention. | | | | is fair, including the amount of food each of them gets, |
| When you introduce a new pet, whether it is a dog or | | | | as well as how much attention you show. |
| a cat, into your home, your Yorkie will be taken aback | | | | Training your Yorkshire terrier can be both challenging |
| and have to think about how to react. The goal will be | | | | and rewarding. |