| If you travel frequently, you may find that your | | | | important to maintain some consistency, no matter |
| Yorkshire terrier will not like that at all. My Yorkie | | | | who will be at home and in charge of caring for your |
| actually had a change in personality once I began | | | | Yorkshire terrier. |
| leaving home for several days each month. If this | | | | The smallest things can make a huge difference. My |
| describes your situation, there is a way to make | | | | Yorkie, Sarah, has her own bed and two toys. I finally |
| everyone happy. Think about how frequently you will | | | | figured out that when I was away she did not have |
| be travelling, how your dog's behavior changes when | | | | access to her bed and toys. She had another bed to |
| you return back home, and what you do with your | | | | sleep in, but it just wasn't the same. I only figured this |
| Yorkie once you are together again. | | | | out when I put the other bed down on the floor one |
| Dogs do not understand why humans leave home. | | | | day. She reacted in such a way that I almost did not |
| Their home is their castle, and they would prefer to | | | | recognize her. It was as though she were a |
| stay there at all times. When we leave for extended | | | | completely different dog. Once I arranged for her to |
| periods of time it is confusing for them and they tend | | | | have her own bed, everything improved. |
| to react in bizarre ways. It is up to us, as their | | | | You must sit down with the person who will be in |
| responsible owners, to make sure they feel secure | | | | charge of your pet while you are away. Tell them |
| enough to be themselves all of the time. | | | | exactly what you would like to happen when you are |
| Think about how often you will be travelling. It may be | | | | travelling, and show them how you do various things, |
| several days a month, in which case you will want to | | | | such as feeding and walking your dog. Simple things |
| have someone come into your home and care for | | | | can be done exactly the same way to maintain |
| your dog while you are away. If there are already | | | | continuity. All of this will lead to a happier Yorkshire |
| other people who live in your home full time, discuss | | | | terrier in your home. |
| with them what will go on while you are away. It is | | | | |