I have 2 yorkie babies AND a lab.. they are completely opposite on the dog spectrum to me... my lab is always happy, always friendly and never barks unless there is something there to bark at.
My Hopey, the yorkie, barks at EVERYTHING! her breeder once told me that her mom would "bark if a fly tooted"... haha.. it is TRUE!
my larger yorkie Tootie never really barks until he hears her going off...
my cat was grown when the babies came home and the all do fine... Me-Kitty will just go where they cant get him if he doesnt want to play..
I hate leaving mine home alone eventhough they have each other but I think any pet learns to occupy himself.... I dont agree with crating them for hours but leaving them confined to a specific room is always good...
good luck to you!
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