YORKIES "R" US
A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
WHEN PURCHASING A NEW PUPPY

Purchasing a new puppy/family member can make a total change in a
person's home.  They come to your home a little scared sometimes, because
they have no litter mates with them and they don't really know you too
well.  They may whine some, they don't know where to go to potty and
sometimes they don't act too interested in their food.  The environment and
the family is a BIG change for the new puppy.

If you have small children, do they know how to handle a tiny puppy?
Small children have to be taught not to be too rough with a puppy.  
Puppies BREAK easily and children need to be made aware of this.  
Children should never hold a puppy while sitting on a chair, couch or on a
bed with a puppy.  They should be sitting on the floor with the puppy.  We
don't let our puppies on the furniture, until it is big enough to get up there
by itself.  I love children and I love puppies, but sometimes bad things can
happen.  I have a young son, so I know how kids and puppies love to romp
and play!

Is there going to be someone with the puppy in the daytime?  If not, where
will the puppy be while you are away?  A puppy really doesn't need to have
the 'run of the house' while alone.  I have exercise pens for mine.  They are
not small, and it is a good way to potty train them, while keeping them out
of danger.  The exercise pens are big enough for their beds, food and water
and their puppy pad, with still enough room to play. They do like to chew
things like electric cords, etc. when they are unattended.  I recommend  
"NYLABONES" .  They don't sliver off.

If you have other house pets, they will have to be socialized with the new
puppy with supervision.

Do you have a fenced yard?  If not, the puppy should start early training
with a halter and leash.  Collars are dangerous.  If they take off running;
when they come to the end of their lead, they can jerk really hard, which
can damage their trachea or snap their neck.

Do you have a vet?  If not, you may have family or friends that can
recommend a good one.

A puppy is a life long commitment.  Are you ready for this?
If something comes up that you can't keep the puppy, contact the Breeder
to make arrangements for the return of the puppy.  Please, never take it to
a Rescue or the Pound!

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