Thanks for the warm welcome! It's nice to know there are experienced Yorkie people here. I've never had a dog this small and there's a steep learning curve.
Toy - we like the name too and it seems to fit. It took about 10 days to settle on 'Crumb', after trying out different ones, like 'Tid bit'.
Abby - Yes, relax and enjoy. That's just what we're doing. Laid back here. He's such an entertaining little guy. At the dog park he hops when he runs. I keep him leashed most of the time, but when it's safe to do so, he's set free to run a bit. Luckily, he comes when he's called. We keep an eye out for falcons, believe it or not, and he's never more than 15 feet away from me.
The advantage to having him with his older sister, Cosmo, is that she's teaching him all her good habits. That old girl is a perfect companion animal and he follows her every move. She's taught him where to potty, to eat small amounts of vegetable, to only bark when alarmed. And for the first time in 10 years, she has company during those times no humans are home. No more single child guilt!
Again, thanks for the welcome. I'll participate as time allows and keep you updated. Good luck Toy with your new one! - Kevin |