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Yorkshire Terrier Training - Bringing A New Pet Into Your Home

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terriers can be wonderful pets. The problem arises when there are other pets in your home. You Yorkie may become aggressive, possessive, or withdrawn when you bring another dog or cat into your household. There are ways to train your Yorkshire terrier when this happens so that you can regain peace and tranquility in your home. Here are some tips on what to do when your Yorkie reacts to a new pet in a negative way.

• Hold your Yorkie when you first introduce a new pet into your home. This will make your dog feel loved instead of rejected. Just the act of having your dog up higher than the new pet will be comforting.
• Make sure your dog has her own area in which to sleep, play, and eat. Give the new pet her own area as well, so that neither dog will become territorial or aggressive.
• Get down on the floor with both dogs and allow them to get to know each other slowly. The way you introduce two animals in the very beginning will have a big impact on how they relate to each other later on.
• Do not allow the new pet to play with your Yorkie’s toys. Just like with a small child, no one likes to share with the new kid. Find a toy for the new dog that will belong just to them.
• Do not leave the animals alone together for the first few days, until you know for sure that they will get along. It is best to separate them using an enclosure of some type.

By following these tips you can be sure that everyone will get along together and that you can enjoy having more than one pet in your home.

Yorkshire Terrier Training - Training a Sensitive Dog

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terriers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. These little dogs are feisty and territorial. They also have a reputation for being stubborn and difficult to train. What you may also not be aware of is their extreme sensitivity. Yorkies can have their feeling hurt very easily and you must give them some extra attention when this happens.

My Yorkie, Sarah, is a wild little dog. She stirs up trouble around the house and is the one dog out of my four that is likely to tear up something or get into other trouble when I am not looking. When I reprimand her by raising my voice and telling her she has done wrong, she becomes quite emotional and begins to pout. Here are some times when she shows her sensitive side.

• I take my dogs to the groomer one at a time. I do this for a couple of reasons. One, it is too expensive to take them all at the same time and two, it is safer to take one dog in the car at a time. When I took Micah, my Maltese, to the groomer this past week my little Sarah began to pace back and forth endlessly. I realized that she was worried about Micah and thought that he was not coming back. My other two dogs did not seem to be concerned. I held Sarah and spent extra time with her until it was time to pick up Micah at the groomers.
• Sarah has a very sensitive stomach. She throws up sometimes after eating something that does not agree with her. I have a nice backyard for my dogs and take them out frequently during the day. Yesterday, as soon as the dogs came back inside, Sarah threw up on the kitchen floor. When I showed her how angry I was, she again began to pout and shy away from me. I simply cleaned up the floor and then held her for awhile. She needed to be loved and shown that I care more about her than about the floor.

Be sure to show extra love and compassion to your dogs, especially your Yorkie. These dogs may be tough on the outside but they are extremely sensitive on the inside. Training a Yorkshire terrier can also be difficult if you don’t know what to do.

How to Keep Your Dog's Facial Hair White

This article was written by Connie Limon and also applies to Maltese and other dog breeds.

If you adore the parti color Shih Tzu with white on the face, topknot and tip to the tail or the solid white and lighter color Shih Tzu, chances are you will have problems keeping the white “white” and the lighter colors without stain.

Use this article and enjoy trying a method that “should” help you a great deal in keeping your lighter color Shih Tzu looking nice and clean.

Start the following routine at about age 4 or 5 months:

• Mix two cups corn starch with one cup boric acid

• Store the mixture in a container

• Use this mixture on the facial hair or any place you want to become whiter and stain free twice a day after washing and drying the area

• Apply the mixture using a toothbrush around the Shih Tzu eye area (be very careful in this area and don’t get any of the mixture into the eyes)

• Apply the mixture using human cosmetic brushes to the rest of the face

• Band the Shih Tzu’s face (which means put small groomer bands in sections of facial hair).  You can also wrap if you wish.

• Bath your Shih Tzu every three days

• Fifteen minutes before bathing, wet

Training Your Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers - Training Your Yorkie To Come To You When You Call Their Name
By Connie Ragen Green

My Yorkshire terrier is the sweetest dog in the world, but I could not teach her to come to me when I called her name. At first I thought she might have a hearing loss. I took her to my veterinarian and he checked for any problems. He said that she could hear just fine. So how would I solve the problem?

I started by holding her in my lap and saying her name to her over and over. Then I would put her down and wait for a minute before calling her name. When she responded to that by looking at me or walking over to me I would give her a small treat. I did this for days to reinforce the sound of her name to her. Her name is Sarah and I thought that maybe the soft sound was making a difference. I didn't want to change her name so I just kept working harder.

Finally I took her out in the back yard to see what would happen. I have a street behind my house that is filled with traffic. The noise is noticeable when you are trying to talk in the back yard. I used a louder tone of voice and that made a huge difference.

I now work with her for twenty minutes each day. I don't use any commands except for her name. It has taken more than a month but she will now come to me when I call her name. She is almost a year old so she is ready for more training. Training a Yorkie can be difficult sometimes, because of their personality.

Connie Ragen Green is an official dog lover. To find out more about training small and toy dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese visit http://www.YorkshireTerriersAretheBest.com

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Listen To Your Dog

Listen to your dog. When they bark, whine, cry or communicate with you in any way, your dog is talking to you. It is time for you to sit up and listen to them.

According to Santa Clarita insurance agent Greg Nutter, listening is an important skill when relating to people. Why should it be any different with animals. So the next time your dog talks to you, take the time to be a good listener.

Your Dog's Toenails - Keep them Clipped

Be sure to keep your dog's toenails clipped. When these nails get too long it is easy for them to get caught on carpet or in the yard, causing a potentially dangerous situation for your dog. Especially the dewclaws are susceptible to ripping or tearing, causing pain and infection if not treated immediately. You can clip nails easily at home by purchasing the proper tools. Make sure to get clippers that are the right size for your dog.

For more help with training your small dog visit Yorkshire Terriers Are the Best.

Walk Your Dog

Even if you have a large yard, dogs still like to go for regular walks. The idea of spending time with you, while being able to sniff the delicious scents of other creatures, makes for a thrilling experience for any dog.

I let my dogs go out in the yard early in the morning and then take them for a walk a little later in the morning. That way they have already done their primary business and can just enjoy the idea of walking around the neighborhood with me. It is also very good exercise for all of us.

Dog Parks - Is unleashed better?

Dog parks sound like a great idea - dogs roaming loose in a safe, enclosed area. But is it really better to have your dog running around with other dogs on the loose? If your dog is off-leash, even if they are well-behaved and respond to your commands, you may be at a disadvantage if another dog becomes aggressive.

We Have So Much in Common With Our Dogs

Did you know that humans have more than 200 diseases in common with dogs? We also have 85% of our DNA makeup in common. Even though that leaves lots of room for differences, I think that it is interesting that we share so much. Researchers are studying how these similarities may help with cures for some of the common diseases like, arthritis, cancer, and high blood pressure. Man's best friend may also be able to help in our fight for good health.

People Would Give Up Cable TV Before Their Pets

A recent study showed that people are 5 times as likely to give up their cable television than to part with a family pet if financial disaster should occur. When given a choice between various luxory items that we all enjoy, including having a dog or cat, the overwhelming majority of people would give up most anything to keep their pet. This included family vacations, new furniture, and even buying a second car. I'm happy to know that we treasure our animals so much.