Yorkshire Terriers - Walking is Beneficial For Both You and Your Yorkie

Walking your Yorkie is a great way for you and him toBy walking your Yorkie on a leash in your area you
get exercise. But more importantly walking your terriercan properly socialize him with other dogs, people, loud
will improve his overall health and well being. By walkingnoises and other outdoor activity going on. As he
your Yorkie you will be helping him stay in shape andlearns to recognize all these different sounds he will
you won't have to worry about him getting fat or lazyrealize that they are not a threat to him.
which could lead to illness.Taking your Yorkie to an area where he can run free
All dogs should be exercised not just Yorkies. Dogsis also an enjoyable treat where he can really run to
are great walking companions and are eager to go outhis hearts content. Since Yorkies are very energetic
for a walk. It's the best time of the day for your Yorkiedogs this running free will go a long way to elevating all
when you ask him if he wants to go out. He will showthat energy. All this good exercise will result in a much
his enthusiasm by barking and wagging his tail.calmer more relaxed pet. A more relaxed terrier is a
Merely letting your Yorkie out in your backyard, whichgood terrier.
he thinks is a large kennel to play in is just not enoughSo there you have it, walking your Yorkie is not merely
exercise for them. Your Yorkie needs something tobeneficial for him but has benefits for you as well. He
look forward to just like you do or else you will havehas a chance to be with you doing something he loves
one bored dog on your hands and that can only mean- walking and getting positive attention from you. He
trouble. In order for your terrier to reap the benefits ofalso gets to experience new sights and sounds, sniff
exercise they need to be walked daily.around and socialize with other dogs, not to mention
Another benefit to walking your Yorkie is it cangetting fresh air.
improve any behavioral issues that he may be having.