You and Your New Yorkie Terrier Puppy
Getting a new puppy is a fun and interesting time. You probably went to a breeder or maybe just saw an ad on the Internet, for puppies, and decided just to check it out. Before you knew it those little eyes and fluffy puppy fur had your heart melting and you were headed home with him or her in your arms. If you are like most new pet owners you had visions of playing fetch with your dog, of watching him frolic at the park, and of cuddling up on cold nights.
Yorkie pups are giant explorers, when one is preparing their home, this should be done as if you were child-proofing your home for a baby
However, you probably failed to realize that the behaviors you dream of in a dog do not come naturally. In fact, the more natural behaviors for most puppies include lovely little things like chewing up your favorite shoes, barking every second of the day, and peeing wherever they are when the mood strikes them. These behaviors might seem cute at first, or even manageable but, if left unchecked they can lead to a very bad adult dog.
- Should I let my Yorkie puppy sleep with me?
- What can I expect from a Yorkie puppy?
- What to do before bringing your new Yorkie pup home?
The problem with puppies that are not trained is that they grow into untrained dogs. An untrained dog can be a nuisance. All of that cute little yipping can quickly become loud barking that keeps you and your neighbors up for nights on end. The little teeth marks in your shoes can turn into destroyed furniture and a destroyed home before you know it. Likewise, those cute little puppy poops are not so cute.
Just like humans, dogs go through a series of cognitive development. Puppies, like babies, learn to interact with the world around them at around eight weeks of age. They will also mimic behaviors early in life, so if you have one well behaved dog your puppy can learn from it.
If this is your only canine do not worry, they will also learn by watching you. Just like parenting, dog training is something that often happens while you are paying attention to other things. So, those first few months that you have a puppy are an incredibly important time to really focus on training your dog.
Bringing a brand new puppy home can be extremely exciting, and slightly overwhelming all at the same time. It can be a lot of work but in the end both you and your dog will be happier.
