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Anonymous asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

how can i bond with my new Yorkie?( pic included )?

getting a yorkie puppy today and i am so nervous never owned a small dog.should i start playing with him or start on command like sit. here a pic of him

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/trunkatrunks/...

here a pic of my other dogs

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/trunkatrunks/...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Mix it up. You don't want to be just "work" for a lil puppy. But also it's best to start the basics as early as possible. Good luck to you and very adorable baby btw. Your puppy will bond with you no matter what you do, as long as you're paying attention to it.

    Source(s): dog groomer
  • 1 decade ago

    What a cutie!! My pup is in the pic... but he's a year and a half old.

    A lot of training is playing... come, sit, stay, fetch (not something yorkies do naturally). It will all come to him. Use his name A LOT! It's the only way he will learn it quickly. Once you get the name thing down, you can start the training.

    Is there a Pet Smart where you live? I went to two Pet Smart classes with my little guy. They were amazing!!! They basically trained me on how to train my dog. They are $100 for 6-8 weeks but totally worth it!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hi! i have a yorkie too!

    One of the best things about having theses kinds of dogs are that there cute, fun, and energetic(but they love cuddling too.)

    You should try to take your yorkie out on a walk at least once a day and be social to other dogs. But remember, these dogs are very fragile. my dog fell down the stairs when he was a month old and he broke his leg. And these dogs DO NOT like water. When u give your dog a bath, dont pour alot of water on him directly. And an answer to your question.. YES! play with your dog now. And in about 2 weeks, when he trusts you, THEN you can train him. And remember, always cuddle with your dogs!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you should just play with it and like pet it and stuff like that,

    until it gets used to its new house and the new dogs,

    once it is more comfortable you can get into training it and teaching it tricks !

    Source(s): dog owner
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Don't start training him right away except for housebreaking. Give him a few days of just playing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    OMG, these dogs are sooo cute. Good luck.

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