Each dog is, of course, different with what is 'normal' for them. But what you have listed is quite common for any dog, not just Yorkies. I have two big dogs that both scratch backwards after going potty along with my Yorkie. To be honest, I'm not sure why they do this, but it's funny you ask because I was just wondering this yesterday!
Isla will crawl up on my neck occasionally now but did it more frequently when she was younger. It must be a comfort thing.
She will also take food from her dish and eat it away especially if it's too big and she needs to chew on it a bit longer (we feed raw food so the pieces are usually larger than kibble).
Chewing is a dogs way to exercise teeth, gums, neck and jaw muscles, etc. It is a normal activity that they continue their whole lives. However, expect it to get worse around the 5-6 month mark as they start to teethe and get their adult teeth. Just like human babies need to mouth things, dogs too have this at this time. You may get frustrated because anything on the floor (shoes, cords, table legs) is game to them. They don't understand that it's off-limits until you tell them. Don't get angry at her, just say 'no' firmly and give her something appropriate to chew on. She'll catch on and start to know what her things are. But this can be a long road! Isla is 1 year and she sometimes still will chew on the kid's toys if they leave them on the floor.
You might want to get a puppy book, too, for the typical puppy behaviors and stages they go through the first year.
Good luck and enjoy your new addition! It's gets better with time and the bond you'll create is awesome! |