[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by LondonsMom

I've always treated and disciplined my dogs like I would children. We raise our children to be self confident and trusting of our decisions where they are concerned. When my daughter was small and I had to take her to a babysitter it would have ruined my entire day if she cried and screamed every time I left her. Instead she was happy to be there with other kids and loved the baby sitter, but she was always glad when I arrived to pick her up. I really don't think that meant she didn't love me. I think it meant she trusted me and knew I would be returning for her.

My golden would sit in the corner when she was in trouble, sometimes before I knew she had done anything! She did have a habit of "telling on herself" I miss her.

If you left your dog and he or she cried and barked the entire time you were gone that wouldn't be healthy for the pet or easy for you. My little London (Yorkie) can fall asleep anywhere, it's kind of strange but at least I know she is comfortable and not anxious, which is unusual for a puppy mill momma.

Yorkies do have the characteristics of the breed but each has their own personality too. It's our jobs as their parents to understand them and help them with anything that might be wrong, just like human kids.

Your little one loves and trusts you!! Count your blessings!! and Congrats!!
This forum is great! It's nice to be able to "talk" to others and get feedback. Hope we all encouraged you.

that is so cute!