What is your dogs name?
Maxwell - 1 year old
How long did it take to Toilet train your dog?
1 year, still has accident that are my fault for not paying attention.
How long did it take to Train your dog the basics?
(Sit, Down, Stay, Come etc)
6 week puppy class
Does your dog know any tricks?
(What are they and how did you teach them)
sit, High-Five, 6 weeks, he's not consisent
How long did it take to get your dog used to being brushed?
right away, at 12 weeks
How long did it take to train your dog to walk on the lead?
right away, at 12 weeks - 1 month to quit scratching at the harness
How long did it take to stop your dog from biting?
2 months
Where does your dog sleep, bed or cage?
He likes his wicker cage bed and his car carrier.
Do you groom the dog yourself or take it to a Groomers?
after reading scary grooming stories, I started doing it myself - vet will do his nails for free.
How long does the hair take to grow, long time or short time?
long time.
How often do you feed your dog per day?
he self regulates - 1/2 in the A.M. the other half in the evening.
What food do you feed your dog?
Innova puppy for 12 months, now adult maintenance (Innova) small bites
What is your dogs favourite treats?
bully stix
What is your dogs favourite toys?
Any stuffed toy with ears that he can pull off.
Does your dog need a coat to wear when outdoors walking?
(Proper dog coat, not just for fashion
I make a soft coat out of the sleeve of old sweatshirts. The store bought coat I had got him rubbed a sore under his hind leg
How often and how long do you walk your dog?
Every morning first thing and at lunch and in the evening. Sometimes short walk if he does both businesses early on.
Any other advice?
Keep learning from Yorkie Talk. I read A LOT about Yorkies, but learned the most from this site.
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