| If you've been intrigued by a breeder who has Toy | | | | tone for the rest of the dog's life. |
| Yorkie puppies for sale, there are some things you | | | | Socialization means not only letting your Yorkshire |
| should know before you shell out the money and | | | | terrier play with other dogs (only small ones in the |
| bring home your first dog. As with any breed, | | | | beginning) and people, but letting them experience a |
| socialization is an important aspect of raising these | | | | host of changing and diverse environments. This |
| tiny terriers. Doing it right means it will better become | | | | means taking the dog and letting them experience |
| an integrated member of the family, getting along | | | | different surfaces. Letting them experience water. |
| with you, your kids, and any other pets you might | | | | Letting them walk on grass and concrete, carpet and |
| have in the home. Fear is the enemy of having a | | | | wood. Take them to other people's homes and let |
| good dog. By taking your dog to new places and | | | | them experience various smells and animals. Make |
| introducing it to strange environments on a regular | | | | sure that during this time you remain in complete |
| basis, you can remove that fear and be assured of | | | | control. That means not letting anything harm the |
| having a well adjusted young terrier. | | | | dog in such a way that could make them fearful. Let |
| You should focus on getting your Yorkshire terrier | | | | them experience rain and thunderstorms. Coddling a |
| socialized from the moment you bring them home. | | | | dog will only lead to an increase in fear. |
| Focus on it above other matters such as obedience | | | | When you see Toy Yorkie puppies for sale, you may |
| training. Why? Because a well socialized dog will be | | | | not understand the work that goes into making that |
| much easier to control than one who is constantly | | | | dog a well adjusted member of the canine |
| fearful and anxious. The first three months of the | | | | community. This work is important, however, if you |
| dog's life is the most critical time in which to focus on | | | | want to have a good pet who will be appropriate for |
| these concepts. Training in this area can occur | | | | company, kids, and other pets. If you feel you need |
| throughout the next two years and on into the dog's | | | | help with the socialization process, there are classes |
| life, but the first three months is where you can | | | | you can take that will assist you along the way. |
| make the biggest strides. These strides will set the | | | | |