Welcome to Yorkie Talk! We're glad you're here and we look forward to getting to know you and Lexi!
About food: remember that they really only need about a tablespoon or two for the WHOLE DAY! They are tiny and eat VERY little, usually. Try this, as it worked for me: Put a tablespoon of dry kibble (my Higgins like Natural Choice Ultra the best) in the dish and then sprinkle on a LITTLE parmesan cheese. I have NEVER seen a dog that is not bonkers for cheese. We did the cheese thing for several months and then gradually put less and less until now he eats it straight. Also, be sure not to give him treats around mealtime. The babies get so distracted playing that mid-morning and mid-afternoon, I gave (still do) Higgins a Lamb Jerky treat made by Solid Gold. It is total nutrition that gives them an energy boost....like a protein bar. I also notice that some days Higgins eats like a little pig and other days he just sort of picks.....just like we do!
About brushing: Higgins doesn't like it much. He used to HATE it, but Bettyeanne (I think it was Bettyeanne) suggested that while he was sitting on my lap to gently massage him and then gently brush him. I now keep his comb and brush right by my chair in the living room. IT'S WORKING! He is not minding nearly as much! Also, he LOVES to play tug with anything, and while we are tugging, I brush his little face, which he doesn't seem to mind.......
The thing is, these little pups are sooooo smart, you really have to get creative to stay one step ahead of them!
