I have a 3 year old grandson and I have to admit I watch him VERY carefully when he is around the yorkies. He does have a tendency to be a little too rough. I worry especially about their necks and have had quite a few talks with my grandson. He is good for the most part and I think the real proof of that is that they LOVE him! Ben actually whines when he leaves sometimes. He gets so excited when he comes over he can't settle down for awhile. So, I think Chayce is doing a good job of being careful. Still, I would never leave him in the room alone with them. He might forget and start to pick up with the neck or accidently step on them. So many ways to hurt a yorkie. I did not let him pick them up at all at first. He could have them on his lap, with me sitting right next to him. I am just now letting him pick Ben up with me instructing and helping. He is doing well and Ben seems to just adore him. Annie will be next. My grandson's good behavior and a watchful eye at all times makes it all work well for us.
I have two granddaughters too -- they are 13 and 9. They are old enough to understand how fragile they are. But I still watch the younger one a bit -- she like to play with them like dolls sometimes. But so far they have always done okay and no one has gotten hurt. I don't get to see them near enough. They live in Virgina, so far away! We have to refresh the rules & care each visit.
I think you know your grandkids and if you think you can educate them on how to handle a yorkie and you know you will still be ever vigilant -- you can make it work too.
It is a great opportunity to teach them kindness to animals and how to be really careful when it matters the most.
I am happy to see another prospective yorkie owner doing research BEFORE they get a yorkie! Shows so much dedication and thoughtfulness. A very good sign of a very good owner-to-be.
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