Check out your local kennel club and see if they offer handling classes. Even if you can only find a pup obedience class the socializing will do them good. Go on infodog.com and look for matches in your area. These are a great place to start. It's very relaxed, a bunch of puppy's getting together to get exposure to the ring and a judge. Practise at home, stacking on a table, walking along a fence in a straight line. Have everyone you know handle your dog, look at her teeth, etc. I started taking Connor to work with me cause he was a little hesitant about new people and situations. Expose them to as much as you can and practise. If you can find an exhibitor in your area, talk with them, they don't have to show Yorkies. One of my mentors shows Pointers but she's still a great resource.
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