Yorkshire Terriers – Introducing a new pet to your home if you have a Yorkie
Yorkshire terriers can be sensitive, stubborn and territorial all at the same time. If you bring a new pet into your home, you’ll see a side of your Yorkie that you didn’t know existed in the past.
Yorkies love to be the only pet in your home. You may already have other dogs or cats, so she will find her place among the group and look for a way to stand out. This can happen when she does what she can to get your attention. Ideas for getting attention can range from throwing up right in front of you to hiding in the closet or under the bed so you have to look for her. Yorkshire terriers will do almost anything to be the center of attention.
When you introduce a new pet, whether it’s a dog or a cat, into your home, your Yorkie will be surprised and have to think about how to react. The goal will be to displace the new pet and put the focus back on it. You are the person, so you will handle this situation.
One way is to give each of your pets some alone time. Even if it’s just five minutes a day, get everyone in their bedroom or another room of the house where they can have you to themselves. Play with them and cuddle them so they feel like the only pet in your life.
With a new pet, you’ll want to pet them both at the same time to show that you love them both equally. Try to make sure everything is fair, including the amount of food they each get and how much attention you show them.
Training your Yorkshire Terrier can be both challenging and rewarding.
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