I have to say with Yorkies and small children you have to have set rules that EVERYONE in the house is aware of. I have 3 children (3, 5, & 8) and a 21 wk old Yorkie. I also babysit 2 2yr olds. None of the kids are allowed to run in the house and no one is allowed to pick up the puppy. I am always right next to them if they want to play with her and to ensure I hear them trying to sneak in with her I have a baby gate on each end of my livingroom. The only one that really wants anything to do with my pup is my 3 yr old and she always asks before she goes in b/c she knows the rules. The gates are also to help keep the pup confined b/c she is still potty training. It works for everyone infact my kids have done so well with Sophie I am getting another pup in a couple weeks. |