Minimize the distractions. Train your Yorkshire Terrier when there are no other animals or people around, and focus on one command at a time. Make your commands clear and consistent. Use an authoritarian tone to your voice so he knows this is serious business.

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Training - Know the personality of a Yorkshire Terrier

Know the personality of a Yorkshire Terrier. They have a mind of their own, and while quick to learn, they can decide that they don't want to learn. You must be firm, consistent and persistent.

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Grooming tip - Consider a professional

If your dog becomes aggressive while being groomed, consider a professional. This can sometimes be the safer option for both you and your pet. Dog groomers are often very reasonably priced and have all the necessary experience and supplies to groom any dog.

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Grooming tip - Male Yorkshire Terriers will sometimes have urine

Male Yorkshire Terriers will sometimes have urine on the side of their body after elimination. Use a warm cloth to wipe this area often. Simply wiping it off should take care of it for you and will prevent any stains from developing on the dog's coat.

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Grooming tip - Brush your Yorkshire Terrier's teeth

Brush your Yorkshire Terrier's teeth. Dogs can build up tartar just like we do, and it can cause the same kind of problems. A good tip is to get into the routine of brushing your dog's teeth at the same time you bathe your dog. Your veterinarian can also perform this task for you if you are uncomfortable doing it yourself. Even if you are comfortable with this job, it's still a good idea to let the veterinarian do it for you from time to time. Try to get this done about once a year.

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Grooming tip - Bathe your Yorkshire Terrier weekly

Bathe your Yorkshire Terrier weekly. Use a dog shampoo as they are milder and designed not to irritate your dog's skin. Regular washing is also good for the coat and preventing hair mats.

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Grooming tip - Coat Trimmed

Keep your Yorkshire Terrier's coat trimmed to a reasonable length. Because the Yorkshire Terrier doesn't shed much, their hair tends to grow long. Trimming will also reduce the amount of hair mats you have to deal with.

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Grooming tip - Clip your Yorkshire Terrier's nails frequently

Clip your Yorkshire Terrier's nails frequently. It's best to trim often and only the tips of the nails. This will help prevent any bleeding that may occur. It is also a good idea to clip the nails after your dog has been bathed, as the nails will be softer.

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Grooming tip - Comb your Yorkshire Terrier's coat daily

Comb your Yorkshire Terrier's coat daily. This is best done if the hair is slightly moist. Light sprays with a water bottle will accomplish this nicely. Daily combing is important because the coat of the Yorkshire Terrier tends to develop hair mats easily. Wide-toothed combs work best.

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Grooming tip - The good news about Yorkshire Terriers is that they shed very little

The good news about Yorkshire Terriers is that they shed very little. This, however, does not mean they don't need to be groomed. Proper grooming of your Yorkshire Terrier will ensure that your dog feels good and looks good.

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Puppy care - Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming

Yorkshire Terriers need constant grooming. Make sure you are trimming your puppy's hair growth on his ears. At the age of six months his ears will be firmly set. If the hair has grown out, then the ears will not set up firmly. Keeping the hair around his rear end trimmed will help eliminate the build-up of feces.

Make sure to use a clean, warm, wet wash cloth to remove the gunk around his eyes, as this could promote unwanted bacterial growth and may rot the hair around his eyes. Make sure to feed your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy quality healthy puppy dog food. Good-quality food is high in price, but will help avoid costly veterinarian bills due to allergy problems in the future.

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Puppy care - Biting is a given for a puppy

Biting is a given for a puppy. As long as you and your children understand, then you will be able to get through the puppy biting stages. Put puppy's chew toys in easily accessible areas of the house. You need to make sure you are telling the puppy the name of its toy as much as you can. This will help when the puppy starts biting in play, you can tell her to go get her "toy," "baby" or "rawhide."

Use short names for your puppy to understand. Never use slapping, kicking or pinching at your puppy's lower jaw to make her stop biting. Doing so can teach you puppy to be aggressive and may also cause her pain and problems in the future. If puppy does not stop playful biting, then be prepared to get up and leave. She will understand in time that biting makes the fun go away.

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Puppy care - Potty training is the hardest part of caring for your puppy

Potty training is the hardest part of caring for your puppy. There are a few techniques you could use to help her learn where to go potty. Using the crate method requires you to monitor your puppy closely when you put hr there to sleep or for running errands.

The puppy will consider the crate as her den and will decide she wants to keep it clean. The newspaper or litter box technique works if you watch your puppy closely and take her to that same spot each time she tries to potty. The outdoor technique is used if you desire to teach your puppy right away that outside is the potty area. You can combine all the techniques as well. As long as you are patient and do not scold your puppy harshly (which may scare your new puppy), she will start to understand where to go potty.

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Puppy care - Take your puppy to veterinarian as soon as you can

When you pick up your new Yorkshire Terrier puppy, take her to your veterinarian as soon as you can so she can have a checkup and be put on a schedule of shots.

A recommended schedule of puppy shots will be determined by your veterinarian, but here is an example of a standard puppy shots schedule: Six to seven weeks, the first round of combination shots or DHPPCv is administered; at nine weeks, the second round of DHPPCv is administered; 12 weeks is the third combination of shots, and your puppy may also be given a Lyme vaccination; at 16 weeks, the final combination of shots are given, and your puppy will be required by law to have her rabies vaccination; at 20 weeks, your puppy will receive her Parvovirus shot.

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Puppy care - Prepare your house for your new Yorkshire Terrier

Prepare your house for your new Yorkshire Terrier family member by designating a sleeping area. Use a crate (or kennel or cage) for your puppy to sleep within and to put him into when you need to leave to run errands. Designate the doors and hallways that need to be blocked by baby gates. Be sure to have an ample supply of chew toys for your puppy, as well, for when she begins teething.

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Puppy care - What is the best thing about caring for a Yorkshire Terrier puppy?

The years of loyal love and companionship you receive from her because you took the right steps of caring for her from the very beginning. The yorkshire terrier was bred to be a domestic little hunter. It loves to chase things and is very territorial. If you have other pets or plan to get more, you may need to reconsider a puppy of a terrier breed. However, the Yorkshire Terrier loves family and, with the proper care, will live a devoted and loving life.

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Owner guide - This is not a breed for young children

This is not a breed for young children, but it is an ideal choice for stay-at-homes. The Yorkshire Terrier does make an alert watchdog, and its exercise needs are minimal.

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Owner guide - Use any good shampoo

Use any good shampoo that you would use yourself and finish with a good conditioner, rinsing it out thoroughly. Wet tangles with warm water and work them out with your fingers as you bathe your Yorkshire Terrier.

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Owner guide - Do not use a nylon brush, which will break the dog's hair

Do not use a nylon brush, which will break the Yorkshire Terrier's hair. Use a soft comb with small teeth at one end and large teeth at the other end. Use the small end for whiskers and brushing around the eyes. Use blunt-nosed scissors for trimming hair on your Yorkshire Terrier's ears and feet.

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Owner guide - Yorkshire terriers can be very noisy

Yorkshire terriers can be very noisy, so think about your neighbors when considering this breed as a pet.

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