Yorkshire Terriers - Training Tips For Keeping Your Yorkie Safe and Happy During the Holiday Season

Yorkshire terriers are just adorable little rascals, verybed in a different area of your home. If possible try to
playful and are packed full of an abundance of energy.keep him happy and safe in the same area he is used
Add those qualities to the holiday season and it couldto during the few hours that you have guests in your
spell trouble for both you and your little Yorkie.home. This will help him feel less anxious and he will
Consider all the extra activities that will go on in yourless likely show any erratic behavior.
home and think about the many problems that couldAdditionally, there is the noise factor to keep in mind.
arise for your Yorkie. This article will give you someLoud noises such as doorbells, music and general
insight you should keep in mind during this special timepeople activities,talking and moving around the home
of year.can startle your Yorkie and cause him to become
As we surround ourselves with family and friends,aggravated and may even begin to bark incessantly.
keep in mind that while your Yorkie is a small andThis could be the more difficult issue to solve, but
fragile dog, his mindset is quite frankly, oblivious to thismaybe asking your visitors not to ring the doorbell and
fact. They are fearless. However, when there is ajust have them walk in would be very helpful for
change in his environment such as arriving guests forstarters.
your holiday party or several house guests this couldFinally, taking the time to prepare your dog before all
cause confusion, suspicion and he may even becomethe activities, visitors and house guests arrive is the
aggressive. To ward off this behavior, be sure tokey to having a well behaved and happy dog. It just
introduce him to your arriving guests by taking a fewtakes the right combination of training tips to get the
minutes with each one.right results that will keep your holiday season safe
Your Yorkie may not do well if you all of a suddenand happy for everyone involved.
change his living arrangements by moving his toys and