How to Raise Yorkie Puppies

Yorkies can be awesome little dogs. They are extremely loving and loyal to their adoptive families. However, they need socializing and training to help overcome their tenacious streaks. If you’re willing to put in some effort you can help these dogs become great family pets.

Yorkie puppies are very energetic and can be stubborn dogs. These dogs will require a lot of attention and care in order to be well behaved and well socialized dogs. Here are a few things that you will need to keep in mind when raising your Yorkshire puppy.

• Provide the puppy with a crate and have puppy pads on hand. Even if you plan on potty training your puppy to go outside you will still need to have puppy pads, especially when they are very small. The smaller the dog, the smaller their bladder is. This means that you will need to keep a puppy pad out when you plan to be out of the house for a couple of hours or more.


• Keep any breakable items or cords or wires out of reach of the puppy. Yorkies tend to be very curious and inquisitive puppies. This means that they are likely to get into a lot of mischief.


• Find a vet that you trust and that is close and affordable. Also consider a groomer as well if you do not feel that you can take on grooming them yourself. 


• Get a leash and toys for the puppy as well as a good puppy food. Put the collar on them right away and allow them to walk around the house with their leash on. This will get them used to the weight of the leash.


• Crate train the puppy so they will have their own space to themselves. Keep a blanket or a pillow in there and also some of their favorite toys.