they make great therapy dogs.... I was just talking to my breeder another day and she was telling me about one of her puppies being trained to get certified... They got her with this in mind and apparently yorkies do real well on the tests and do a very nice job. This female she was talking about is going to be certified to visit even children that are admited. The owners of this girl do have a lot experience in the enviroment and one of them is a doctor. It did make me think about getting my Maxx on track as far as training to get him certified as well... he loves people, he is a gorgeous dog and so sweet... it could be something good and fun for both of us to do together... besides we can make a lot of good to other people too ... specially the kids in hospitals, nursing homes... just anyone... Maxx is 5.5 pounds of pure love and happiness.. such an easy boy ... portable and easy for even climbing on a bed or a lap of someone who can enjoy his company and smille for a few minutes... I think it is a great idea and i hope this helps to answer your question... the other answers too helped me to think about it more seriously... I keep going back to my breeder for some advice... and it is nice to be able to have someone available and with knoledge about them... have you asked your breeder what they think about it? Does anyone else has any experience on this? I would like to actually meet a yorkie that ha already being certified and be bale to get advise from the owner....
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