Dogs like to know what they are supposed to do and what is expected of them. Dogs like structure in their life. The puppy's mother is it's very first pack leader. Now that your puppy is home with you, he probably looks to you as the leader. You can decide to set reasonable house rules for your Yorkshire Terrier. If you don't provide your dog with some leadership and direction, he may begin to make his own rules.
For example, if your Yorkshire Terrier steals a portion of your sandwich and then eats a little bit of it and then tries to hide and bury the rest of it in your living room couch and you happen to laugh and say isn't that cute. Your Yorkshire Terrier will get the wrong idea and think this type of behavior is acceptable and OK to do. You may have reinforced the fact that he is in charge and you may have reinforced his bad manners. Actually, dogs can become stressed when they think they can do anything they want.
Often times, dogs feel secure and confident with knowing exactly what you expect from them and having some fair house rules. A Yorkshire Terrier usually looks for their owner's positive approval. Your Yorkshire Terrier's well-behaved manner may depend on your good teaching and leadership! You can teach your Yorkshire Terrier what you want them to do or not do and you can praise them when they obey and they will very likely be happy companions.
Friday, March 12, 2010
What is a Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Dog?
Rescue refers to dogs that have come to rescue groups because of a variety of possible reasons. The dogs may have come from dog pounds, dog shelters or puppy mills. They may have been a stray dog.
Possibly their original owners were not able or uninterested in caring for them anymore. There may be several reasons why dog owners may give up Yorkshire Terriers of various ages. The important fact is that the rescue dogs are in need of new homes with owners that want to care for them and bring them into their family. Some of the reasons Yorkshire Terriers become rescue dogs are the following:
The dog may have deteriorating or chronic health problems and the veterinary expenses required to maintain the dog are too expensive for the owner.
The owner could no longer afford the necessary maintenance expenses required to maintain a Yorkshire Terrier such as general veterinary check-ups, grooming costs, the cost of food or any medication that may be needed for the dog.
Change in household: children may not get along with the dog, or maybe there was just a new baby born in the family; or there was a new marriage, divorce, or a death or major illness in the family. Possibly the family needs to move and they are not allowed to have a dog in their new apartment complex or townhouse due to rules and regulations.
Change in lifestyle: employment and career changes may include more traveling away from home or a major shift change or lots of overtime hours in their work schedule. Or the family realized they just did not have the necessary time required for a dog.
Medical reasons: someone in the family developed allergies to the dog, or experienced a major, chronic health condition and was no longer able to properly care for their Yorkshire Terrier.
Possibly the dog had some behavioral problems.
The dog could have experienced some training problems, such as house training issues.
It is important to note that a rescue dog may or may not come from an environment where he was mistreated or in imminent danger. Any special needs of the rescue Yorkshire Terrier, such as health related issues need to be considered when selecting a new home.
Here is a little list to think about when considering adopting a rescue dog.
The age of the puppy or dog.
How much prior training did the dog have in their previous home?
Is the dog successfully house trained?
Has the dog been spayed or neutered?
Does the dog have any pre-existing or ongoing health problems?
Is the dog up-to-date with his vaccinations?
Does the dog get along well with children and other dogs?
Does the dog have any pre-existing behavior problems, such as aggressiveness?
Does the dog look properly nourished?
Is the dog accustomed to walking with a leash?
Does the dog have a nice temperament?
If you are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier from a rescue group, you may need to fill out an application and also be interviewed. The rescue group may need to assess your ability and time to take care of a dog and provide a safe home.
The wonderful reward of owning a Yorkshire Terrier rescue dog may be that the dog will hopefully provide lots of unconditional love and great companionship in return for the proper care and love that it will receive!
Possibly their original owners were not able or uninterested in caring for them anymore. There may be several reasons why dog owners may give up Yorkshire Terriers of various ages. The important fact is that the rescue dogs are in need of new homes with owners that want to care for them and bring them into their family. Some of the reasons Yorkshire Terriers become rescue dogs are the following:
The dog may have deteriorating or chronic health problems and the veterinary expenses required to maintain the dog are too expensive for the owner.
The owner could no longer afford the necessary maintenance expenses required to maintain a Yorkshire Terrier such as general veterinary check-ups, grooming costs, the cost of food or any medication that may be needed for the dog.
Change in household: children may not get along with the dog, or maybe there was just a new baby born in the family; or there was a new marriage, divorce, or a death or major illness in the family. Possibly the family needs to move and they are not allowed to have a dog in their new apartment complex or townhouse due to rules and regulations.
Change in lifestyle: employment and career changes may include more traveling away from home or a major shift change or lots of overtime hours in their work schedule. Or the family realized they just did not have the necessary time required for a dog.
Medical reasons: someone in the family developed allergies to the dog, or experienced a major, chronic health condition and was no longer able to properly care for their Yorkshire Terrier.
Possibly the dog had some behavioral problems.
The dog could have experienced some training problems, such as house training issues.
It is important to note that a rescue dog may or may not come from an environment where he was mistreated or in imminent danger. Any special needs of the rescue Yorkshire Terrier, such as health related issues need to be considered when selecting a new home.
Here is a little list to think about when considering adopting a rescue dog.
The age of the puppy or dog.
How much prior training did the dog have in their previous home?
Is the dog successfully house trained?
Has the dog been spayed or neutered?
Does the dog have any pre-existing or ongoing health problems?
Is the dog up-to-date with his vaccinations?
Does the dog get along well with children and other dogs?
Does the dog have any pre-existing behavior problems, such as aggressiveness?
Does the dog look properly nourished?
Is the dog accustomed to walking with a leash?
Does the dog have a nice temperament?
If you are thinking about adopting a Yorkshire Terrier from a rescue group, you may need to fill out an application and also be interviewed. The rescue group may need to assess your ability and time to take care of a dog and provide a safe home.
The wonderful reward of owning a Yorkshire Terrier rescue dog may be that the dog will hopefully provide lots of unconditional love and great companionship in return for the proper care and love that it will receive!
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