[s13silviagirl]

Welcome to YT.

Here are my opinions to your questions.

1) Mine doesn't "typically" bark mindlessly. He does bark if we have him confined to the kitchen while we are cleaning, or when the cat provokes him. He will also bark when he hears a knock at the door, or prior to an earth quake. He doesn't bark when we have Typhoons. The lightening/thunder and fireworks do not bother him.

2)As far as *needing* attention. My husband is home all day with the kids and our pets. Our yorkie is fed in the morning and at night, and he has water all day as well as a pee-pad for any 'acciddents'. He is taken outside numerous times during the day, potty training can be a hard thing to learn. My baby boy is a little over a year and is still not 100% potty trained.

Now as far as needing affection... this breed was bred to be companion animals. They NEED human affection and companionship. They don't do well (imho) alone all day long. The want and need to be with their humans. BUT, I think if you spend a lot of time with the new puppy as soon as you get home from work and throughout the evening, as well as early in the morning prior to leaving for work then the new baby should be fine.

3) As far as chasing cats... mine tried to play with my cat when he first came home. I think he thought he could play with the cat like he could our golden retriever. The cat put him in his place quick! He barks at the cat on occasion now, but, he knows his boundaries. I think he will learn what the cats will and will not put up with and not need much training.


Hope that helps you. I know my hubby was concerned with having such a small dog, and was having the samne concerns that you are : barking, house training, attention ect. But, as long as you are aware that the breed needs love and patience then I think it should work out. Also, there are a lot of ppl on here that hire dog walkers during the day. Or, they come home on their luch breaks to take their baby out during the day.