Have your children been around small dogs before? Hopefully they have. Like the others have said you will just have to take it slow. How big is your new yorkie? Children have to be taught that they cannot pick up the dog. When you are standing and holding a little dog you have to always hold them firmly because you never know when they may suddenly decide to leap out of your hands. I know of several that have been killed or severely injured by this. Also make sure your children know not to put there face right in the face of the dog, especially until she is familiar with them. Yorkies that have not been raised around children can get very stressed with children running around.
It is normal that your little girl will loose her appetite in the beginning. Once you get her if you have problems getting her to eat please let us know and maybe we can give you some good tips on what to feed her. I hope your new girl adjusts well. |