| Yorkshire terriers are homebodies for the most part, | | | | or manager opening the door and frightening your dog |
| but if you must travel with your Yorkie, here are some | | | | or letting them out accidentally. Be sure to bring your |
| important things to think about. With the holidays quickly | | | | pet's bed and a favorite toy so that they can feel |
| approaching you may be invited to go somewhere | | | | more at home while you are on your trip. |
| and want or need to take your Yorkshire terrier along. | | | | Going to see your veterinarian is a must before |
| If you take the time for extra preparation, traveling with | | | | traveling with your Yorkshire terrier. Tell your vet |
| your Yorkie or other small breed dog can be an | | | | where you will be going and what your plans are so |
| adventure for both of you and also quite a rewarding | | | | that they can make some recommendations. Be sure |
| experience. Many travel agents are now used to | | | | that all your dog's vaccinations are up to date and that |
| assisting people with travel arrangements for their | | | | you have a printed copy of their shot record. You will |
| dogs. Be sure to tell them that you will be traveling with | | | | need proof of an up to date rabies vaccination and |
| a Yorkshire terrier so that they understand that it is a | | | | sometimes a health certificate, depending on where |
| very small dog who will be your travel companion. | | | | you are going. You may also want to have a |
| Many hotels and motels now accept dogs. If you must | | | | microchip implanted in your Yorkie so that they can be |
| leave your Yorkie alone in the room, be sure to place | | | | positively identified if they get separated from you |
| the DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door while you are | | | | while you are traveling. |
| gone. This will eliminate the possibility of a housekeeper | | | | |