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Originally Posted by hpfanatic  Wow thank you guys for your quick and very detailed responses.
From the very good points you guys brought up, it seems like maybe a yorkie may not be the best choice for a recovering phobic (not sure if that's even a word lol). That's kind of sad because I've gotten so into the breed.
I see that a couple of you suggested a Maltese as a better option. From what you guys have said they are generally more laid back and less high maintenance. That is another breed I was considering actually so I will look further into that. Any other suggestions?
Also, DvlshAngel985, you mentioned the puppy vs adult thing. I originally had intentions of getting an older dog through a rescue but as I talked to a couple dog owners who know of my fear, they suggested that a puppy may be a better option because I can basically mold it and be able to correct behaviors from the onset instead of battling to correct a behavior that the dog has been doing for years. Also, a dog from a rescue may come with baggage that a first time owner, particularly one who was afraid of dogs, may not be capable of handling.
Again, thank you guys for your very honest and helpful feedback. |
You need to know that most yorkies have very strong personalities and can be very stubborn. I really think you need to have a very strong, loving, and confident manner, when training yorkie puppies. Most go through a phase, where they test you and without proper and correct training can become aggressive. They can be very stubborn throughout their lives. So, if you have a phobia, just be very thoughtful about whether or not you are up to training a yorkie that may have a very strong personality. Good luck!