[Buster Brown]

With Buster whenever some sound startles him I slowly desensitize him to it. If the gardeners are out with the mowers and blowers I show him through the door what is going on while talking normally so that he see's that it is not an issue. And then we went outside closer to the sounds until they are not an issue. I found the more I got him used to things the less fearful he was of new ones. With the chair perhaps if you slowly desensitize her to it with treats placed nearer and nearer. Then perhaps sit in it and give her treats. I would pay attention to the above scooping issue which I am sure that the motion and noise must be scary to a little Yorkie. Also there are wrap around shirts that are called Thunder shirts that fit snugly around a dog to comfort them and help reduce anxiety. Good luck with poor Tia I hope she conquers her fears.